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The Geopolitical realities has pushed India’s Defence budget and the spends upwards year on year. The defence sector thus has become an important and a growth sector for India. Although, India is one of the world’s top defence importers, the Government of India has made it a priority to create a robust defence industrial base under its ‘Make in India’ initiative. A self-reliant Indian Aerospace and Defence Sector is also crucial for the success of ‘Make in India’ initiative. The “Make in India” initiative has clearly been the guiding principles for changes in Defence Procurement Policy (DPP) and it reflects very clearly in the DPP 2016 released last year.
India has the third largest Army, the fourth largest Air force and the seventh largest Navy in the world. India is fifth on the list of the world’s biggest military spenders. Its military expenditure grew to $55.9 billion last year. India’s military expenditure increased by around 8.5 percent in 2016. (Source - SIPRI)
The Geopolitical realities has pushed India’s Defence budget and the spends upwards year on year. The defence sector thus has become an important and a growth sector for India. Although, India is one of the world’s top defence importers, the Government of India has made it a priority to create a robust defence industrial base under its ‘Make in India’ initiative. A self-reliant Indian Aerospace and Defence Sector is also crucial for the success of ‘Make in India’ initiative. The “Make in India” initiative has clearly been the guiding principles for changes in Defence Procurement Policy (DPP) and it reflects very clearly in the DPP 2016 released last year. Key highlights of DPP 2016 are:
- Introduction of new procurement category “Buy (IDDM) - Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured”. Buy (Global) has been given the last priority
- Make Procedure has been further expanded to Make - I (Government Funded), Make - II (Industry Funded) and Make - III (MSME Funded)
- Introduction of new policy on “Strategic Partnership Model”
- Promotes private sector participation in the defence sector
- Provides opportunity for private sector to participate in big ticket procurements
- Substantial number of tier 1, tier 2, tier 3 companies and MSMEs will engage at different levels of manufacturing thereby creating a vibrant defence industrial base
India has strong defence cooperation with countries like Russia, USA, Israel, France, UK, Germany. With a modernisation budget close to $11 billion allotted for the armed forces in the defence budget this year and a conducive policy environment there is a level playing field for public sector, private sector and foreign players all to thrive in a competitive format.
FICCI's Engagement
- Capturing the trend of Indian as well as global defence related policies from time to time
- Interfacing actively with the Ministry of Defence, DRDO and the armed services (Army, Navy and Air force) on concerns and participation of the industry
- Suggesting policy recommendations to the government for reform of defence sector and modernization of armed forces
- Regular interaction with government, users (i.e. armed forces) as well as private sector organizations involved in defence R&D, production and trade
- Comparative study of defence policies of different nations and that of India
- Providing timely information and productive suggestions to the members and other stake holders
- Identifying new issues and accordingly expand the desk’s scope of work to meet the changing security environment from time to time
- Conducting regular defence related business networking functions, seminars and conferences where all major players participate to discuss on the emerging issues, share their views, find out innovative solutions to any existing or emerging challenges
- Interaction with the visiting delegations
- Participating in international shows in defence sector and mounting Business Delegations
- Participate and contribute in the High Technology Cooperation Group (HTCG) and Defence Procurement & Production Group (DPPG) forums with the US Government and Industry
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Vivek Pandit
Assistant Secretary GeneralTimeline
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Sep
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Webinar on India - Slovakia Defence Industry Cooperation
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FICCI Defence Business Delegation to DSEI 2023
Aug
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FICCI - DDP Interactive Round Table on Defence Exports
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Defence Industry Interaction with Defence Attaches (Designate)
Jun
Mar
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AFINDEX 2023: Equipment Display to African Nations
Feb
Jan
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Webinar on India-Greece Defence Industry Cooperation
Nov
Press Release
Rajnath Singh inaugurates Annual Joint HADR Ex 2022 at Air Force Station, Agra
Oct
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ICP (Internal Compliance Program) and How to implement in Indian Context Panel Discussion and Workshop
Sep
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Webinar on India-Chile Defence Industry Cooperation
Jul
Press Release
Collaboration with foreign OEMs intrinsic to Atmanirbhar Bharat: Chief of the Army Staff
Press Release
Need to create an innovative & self-reliant ammunition base for national security: Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister
Feb
Press Release
Need to look at India as design and manufacturing hub in defence components for global needs: Sanjay Jaju, Additional Secy., DDP, MoD
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MSME Conclave on Indigenisation of Defence Critical Components
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Webinar on India - Romania Defence Industry Cooperation
Jan
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Webinar on India - Slovak Defence Industry Cooperation
Dec
Press Release
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh & General MM Narawane inaugurated 'FICCI Defence Industry Equipment Display to BIMSTEC Nations' at PANEX-21, CME, Pune
Press Release
FICCI deeply mourns the untimely demise of General Bipin Rawat, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM, ADC, Chief of Defence Staff, Ministry of Defence
Nov
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Webinar on India - Hungary Defence Industry Cooperation
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Indian Army committed to the indigenization efforts of Indian industry: Chief of the Army Staff
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Annual Webinar on Army Make Projects - 2021
Jul
Press Release
India and Israel have strong bilateral relations; Urge Israeli companies to invest in Indian Defence corridors: Sanjay Jaju, Additional Secretary, (DP), MoD
Apr
Press Release
Growing maritime interests will result in growth of Indian Navy: Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy
Press Release
AI can bring enormous changes in the way air wars are fought: Chief of Air Staff, IAF
Mar
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National Conference on Export Control 2021 online conference
Feb
Press Release
Collaboration with private sector key to create 21st Century's defence sector- PM Narendra Modi
Dec
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Broad-based bilateral defence co-operation important in enhancing India-Maldives relationship: Ministry of Defence, GoI
Nov
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India-Bangladesh strategic partnership can become pillar of regional strength & economic cooperation: Secretary, Defence Production
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Indian Navy planning to lease assets in medium term to mitigate critical operational capabilities gap - Vice Chief of Naval Staff
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eSymposium on Leveraging Leasing for Force Level Maintenance & Modernisation
Oct
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Indian companies in talks with Kazakhstan defence industries for co-production and co-development in defence production: JS, Ministry of Defence, GoI
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Make in India, Make for the Word: India-Global Defence Cooperation Webinar & Expo Series
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FICCI applauds promulgation of Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020
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FICCI applauds promulgation of Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020
Sep
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Industry to seize opportunities in defence manufacturing & make India net exporter of defence equipment - General Bipin Rawat
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eSymposium on Catalysing Defence Exports
Aug
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Self-confidence in Indian defence sector key for a modern and Atmanirbhar Bharat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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Govt working on the second negative import list of defence products: Secretary, DDP, Ministry of Defence
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Atmanirbhar Bharat Webinar
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FICCI applauds the announcement of 101 Defence items for embargo on imports
Jun
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1st eSymposium on Negotiating Defence Contracts
Feb
Press Release
Self-reliance in small arms manufacturing is a necessity - Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to CISC
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International Conference on Small Arms: From Current Paradigm on Small Arms to Next Level
Press Release
Israel key contributor to Indian defence preparedness: DG (Acquisition), MoD
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India-Israel Opportunities in Defence Cooperation: Future Vectors of the Digital Battlefield at DefExpo 2020
Jan
Press Release
DAE conducts outreach for industry in nuclear sector
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Export Controls and Trade in Nuclear Related Items, Materials and Technologies
Nov
Press Release
MoD-FICCI delegation to Russia to seek stronger cooperation under Make in India (November 5-6, 2019)
Oct
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MSMEs, Start-ups need to be integrated into defence manufacturing ecosystem - Secretary, Defence Production
Jul
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Focus on mercantile marine can help India attain critical mass: Naval Chief Admiral Karambir Singh
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Govt to reduce licencing time for sensitive, dual-use exports: Additional DGFT
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National Conference on Export Control 2019
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After warships, India needs to build world class merchant vessels: Vice Admiral A.K. Saxena
Jun
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Government to launch 'Open General Export License' to boost defence exports - JS (DIP), MoD
Mar
Press Release
FICCI applauds the success of "Mission Shakti"
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General Bipin Rawat Inaugurates Defence Equipment Display at Africa-India Field Training Exercise (AFINDEX) 2019
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300 plus Indigenous Defence Equipment to be showcased at AFINDEX 2019
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US Envoy for Space emphasises PPP in commercialisation of space exploration
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Small Arms India 2019
Feb
Press Release
MRO and Simulator opportunities will be the growth drivers of Indian Military Aerospace Industry, says defence experts at Aero India 2019
Jan
Dec
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FICCI Defence Business Delegation to USA Coinciding with the visit of Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon'ble Raksha Mantri, Government of India
Sep
Press Release
Indian Defence companies showcase export capabilities to BIMSTEC NATIONS' Army Chiefs at Pune
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'Equipment Display' on the occasion of BIMSTEC MILEX - 2018 to be held at Pune
Aug
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Korean companies keen on investing in India's defence industrial corridors in Tamil Nadu and UP: Korean Defence Minister
Jul
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Interactive Business Meeting with the Defence Officials from SMTC DELTA, Georgia
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FICCI Defence & Aerospace Industry Delegation to Farnborough International Airshow 2018
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FICCI Defence & Aerospace Industry Delegation to Farnborough International Airshow 2018
Jun
Press Release
Need a fresh approach to hiring ex-servicemen - Major General V D Dogra
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Defence Minister inaugurates BEL's office in Vietnam
May
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"Huge Opportunities in MRO services for Navy" - Vice Admiral Girish Luthra
Apr
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Govt assures action on Ease of Doing Business in Defence Sector
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Implement Internal Compliance Programmes on export control: DGFT The move will help to cash in on new business opportunities
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India's membership of multilateral technology-supply regimes will bolster its case for entry into NSG: FICCI Secretary General
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Army Keen to Take Up Solutions that Would Help Operational Readiness & Indigenization
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Defexpo 2018 : Defence Industrial Corridors: Unleashing the start-ups and MSMEs Ecosystem
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Govt. announces creation of a dedicated defence & aerospace SME fund
Mar
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Defence Minister urges defence PSUs & ordnance factories to be more dynamic
Jan
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Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a matchmaking platform and affordable common testing facilities for defence startups Meets FICCI defence startups and promises quick resolution of their problems
Dec
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Industry Interaction with Indian Navy on Naval Aviation Indigenisation Road Map 2017-22
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Industry urges to put in place the right ecosystem to take cooperation between France and India in Civil and Military Aerospace to the next level
May
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Affordability, timely delivery, quality and life cycle support from industry critical to build India's future Navy: Admiral Lanba, Chief of Naval Staff
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Strategic partnership model to germinate growth shoots in Defence & Aerospace sector
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National Workshop for SCOMET Update: Implications for the Dual-use and Defence Industry
Apr
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Phase-2: Equipment Familiarisation Interactive Workshop & Equipment Park for Indian Industry towards Harnessing Make In India Initiative for Indian Army Mechanised Forces
Mar
Jan
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Army - Industry - Academia Interaction Firepower Demonstration and Seminar
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Interactive Meeting with High-Powered Defence Delegation from Portuguese Republic
Nov
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Technological Cooperation for Development and Production of Futuristic Armour Vehicles Opportunities for Strategic Indo-Israeli Industry Industrial Partnership
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International Seminar on 'Current and Future Challenges in Design and Construction of Underwater Vehicles'
Sep
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National Seminar on Strategic Trade Regulations and Business Opportunities for The Indian Aerospace Industry
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AP Chief Minister invites Russian defence manufacturers to Andhra Pradesh
Aug
Jun
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FICCI comments on India's joining the Missile Technology Control Regime
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FICCI Defence & Aerospace Business Delegation to Eurosatory 2016, Paris
May
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FICCI welcomes the steps taken by US legislators towards elevating India's status as a defense partner
Apr
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International Seminar on 'Make in India' Paradigm - Roadmap for a Future Ready Naval Force
Mar
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Futuristic Vision of Indian Army: Industrial Requirements, Preparedness and Alignments of GAPS
Feb
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FICCI Defence, Aerospace & Security Business Delegation to Israel
Dec
Press Release
High-powered FICCI defense and aerospace business delegation to USA to boost defense ties
Sep
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Need to change mindset in Ministry of Defence: Delegation of Power and Mutual Trust Required to build a vibrant Defence Industrial Base: Manohar Parrikar, Raksha Mantri
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Seminar on Outsourcing and Vendor Development by DPSUs and OFB: Opportunities for Innovation, Collaboration and Product Development
Press Release
'Indo-Israeli defence cooperation a platform to jointly access and capture world markets'
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International Seminar on Strategic Defence Cooperation between India & Israel and B2B Meeting
Jul
Jun
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International Seminar on Modernization Vision & Plan of Indian Army Indian Industry Preparedness and Future Commitments
May
Press Release
Level Playing Field to Private Sector in Defence: a Big Push for Make in India
Apr
Mar
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FICCI congratulates Indian industry consortia on down-selection for 'MAKE' Project of Army's Battlefield Management System
Feb
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Defence Production Secretary assures industry of simpler policies,enabling environment and level playing field
Dec
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Light Utility Helicopter - An opportunity for Indian industry and Armed Forces to create ecosystem for helicopter manufacturing in India
Oct
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International Seminar on Digitisation of Battle Field - Extending Network Centricity to The Last Mile In The Tactical Battle Area
Sep
Event
FICCI Defence & Aerospace Business Delegation on Offsets to Israel
Aug
Press Release
Enhancement of the FDI limit in Defence to 49% under FIPB route a right balance to get requisite technology coupled with strategic safeguards
Jun
Press Release
The relaxed norms will give impetus to Indian defence Industry to invest in defence R&D and manufacturing - FICCI
May
Press Release
Defence Industry Facing Survival Issues Due to Regressive FDI Norms
Feb
Event
DEFEXPO 2014 Seminar - Indigenisation of Defence Procurement: Global Partnerships towards Joint Development and Indigenisation
Nov
Press Release
FICCI Cautions MoD Against Roll-back of Request for Proposals (RFP) to Replace IAF's Ageing Avro Fleet
Apr
Press Release
MoD Approval of Defence Procurement Procedure 2013, a Major Step Forward, says FICCI
Feb
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International Seminar on Indian Aerospace Industry : Rising with Collaborative Opportunities
Jan
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International Conference on Defence Offsets: "Leveraging Opportunities to create capabilities in Defence and Homeland Security manufacturing"
Dec
Oct
Press Release
First international seminar on MRO in Land Systems to be held in New Delhi on December 3-4, 2012
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Curtain Raiser - International Seminar on MRO in Land Systems : A 21st Century Perspective for the Army
Aug
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Defence Industry Roundtable With Mr. Maheshwar Sahu, Principal Secretary, Industries & Mines, Govt. Of Gujarat
Jun
Press Release
FICCI hails shortlisting for India's first "MAKE Programme-Tactical Communication Systems"
Apr
Press Release
FICCI welcomes India's entry into an exclusive league of nations with Inter-continental Ballistic Missile Capabilities
Mar
Jul
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FICCI: 26% FDI Cap has already attracted top overseas Defence oems 49% cap can only be considered on the basis of conditions suggested by FICCI
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