Although Delhi says modernization is a priority, funding for capital acquisitions has grown just 4.65% compared to last year.

India's Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced on 1 February a 2025–26 defence budget of INR6.81 trillion (USD78.4 billion).

India’s Defence Budget 2025-26 rises by 9.53% to ₹6.81 lakh crore, focusing on pensions, salaries, and modernisation. Despite increased capital outlay, experts argue it's insufficient for new ...

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India on Saturday proposed defence spending of 6.81 trillion rupees ($78.70 billion) for the 2025-26 fiscal year, up 9.5% from the previous year's initial estimates, with most ...

India on Saturday proposed defence spending of 6.81 trillion rupees ($78.70 billion) for the 2025-26 fiscal year, up 9.5% ...

Defence Pensions: Pension payments are made to retired military personnel, supporting them after their service. Civil Organizations under the Defence Ministry: This includes funding for civilian ...

Pensioners are being urged to check if they qualify for an annual £4,200 benefit boost from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Pension Credit aims to top up low-income pensioners ...

A P30.41-billion fund for the regular pension requirements of military and uniformed personnel (MUP) for the first quarter has been approved for release by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM ...

Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Q: I’ve been following the progress of the government’s major changed rules for legacy pensions and I understand that what ...

India's defence sector is gearing up for a seismic shift as the government pairs record-breaking budgets with ambitious reforms, positioning the nation not just as a regional power but a global ...

According to government sources, “Around 50 lakh central government employees, including defence personnel will benefit. About 65 lakh pensioners, including defence persons, will also see an uptick in ...