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Rajnath Singh Issues Positive Indigenisation List for 405 Defences Items

8/19/2026

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Union Minister Rajnath Singh notified the Positive Indigenisation List, banning imports of 405 defence items and requiring Indian procurement.
The list comprises 389 items for Defence Sector Undertakings and 16 for the Indian Coast Guard.
It covers components for platforms such as LCA Tejas, ALH, LUH and Su-30MKI.
The Ministry estimates the list will unlock Rs 3,070 crore of business, generate Rs 9,000 crore in five-year import-substitution savings and drive Rs 10,000 crore in DPSU procurement orders.

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Union Minister Rajnath Singh notified the Positive Indigenisation List, banning imports of 405 defence items and requiring Indian procurement.
The list comprises 389 items for Defence Sector Undertakings and 16 for the Indian Coast Guard.
It covers components for platforms such as LCA Tejas, ALH, LUH and Su-30MKI.
The Ministry estimates the list will unlock Rs 3,070 crore of business, generate Rs 9,000 crore in five-year import-substitution savings and drive Rs 10,000 crore in DPSU procurement orders.