By Mr. Ankit Mehta – CEO of ideaForge Technology Pvt. Ltd. on the Defense & Technology segment.
“We congratulate the Finance Minister for presenting a pragmatic Budget that continues to prioritise Defence capital outlay while strengthening India’s domestic manufacturing ecosystem, electronics base, and semiconductor capabilities. Proposed measures such as the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, the expanded Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme, and support for advanced technology R&D signal a strong focus on building strategic supply chains and indigenous high-tech capability.
With Defence capital expenditure in FY27 rising to ₹2.19 Lakh Crore, almost 22% higher than last year, the government has signalled a strong commitment to modernisation and long-term capability building. This provides clear guidance for frontier technologies and positions ideaForge to continue leading in indigenous UAVs, electronic warfare systems, and advanced aerial platforms, while contributing to India’s vision of a Viksit Bharat and a forward-moving Bharat.”
