Government’s Effort towards Defence Technology Development

Defence Reforms under Atmanirbhar Abhiyan

The government, in May, 2020, announced following defence reforms under Atmanirbhar Abhiyan.

Raising FDI Cap in Defence Sector

  • In a bid to boost foreign direct investment (FDI) in the defence sector, the government decided to raise the cap on investment through the automatic sector from the existing 49% to 74% for companies seeking new industrial licenses, beyond which it will continue to require prior permission.
  • A notification to this effect, issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) on September 17, 2020, also stipulates that foreign investment in the defence sector ....
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