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Today, India is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. In the current geopolitical scenario, India emerges as a reliable and economical defence manufacturing base for the world. FICCI strongly supports the Government of India’s (GOI) initiatives of ‘Make in India’ and ‘Make for the World’. The Indian defence industry has forged several strategic alliances with foreign Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to manufacture world-class defence equipment in India.
FICCI and the Indian defence and homeland security industry, with the support of the GOI, have further augmented defence R&D and manufacturing capabilities in India. This makes the Indian defence industries poised to contribute substantially to the global defence supply chain. India attaches paramount importance to internal security. Over the past few decades, several initiatives have been taken by the GOI to modernise the CAPFs along with other security establishments. This allows the organisations under Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to remain technologically capable of dealing with all kinds of law & order challenges including cybercrimes, armed violence, online radicalisation, etc.
FICCI is committed to synergetic industry engagement and policy advocacy with the Ministry of Defence, Armed Forces, DRDO, academia, and foreign OEMs to push the government's ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative. FICCI works closely with the relevant stakeholders to build PPP opportunities in the Military MRO sector and equipment sustainment, promote indigenisation and integration of MSMEs, and encourage Startups in the supply chain of OEMs and System Integrators. It aims to work towards defence production and the growth of defence exports.
To promote Indian Defence Industries, FICCI engages in extensive outreach activities such as conducting engagements with Defence Attaches (DAs) of targeted countries and showcasing capabilities for the defence industry through domestic and international exhibitions. The FICCI supports and drives GOI’s various initiatives, such as the Positive Indigenisation List, Production Linked Incentive (PLI), etc. These measures by GOI and FICCI have contributed immensely to fostering the development of new defence startup ecosystems and MSMEs.
FICCI also assists the MHA in policy advocacy and getting industry participation in key areas like Police Modernisation, SMART Policing, Smart Border Management, and through the Safe & Secure Cities program. FICCI also assists the GOI in developing policies for public procurement of CAPF’s equipment and provides inputs on increasing access to testing facilities and other facilities to the private industry in India.
To support India's developmental pathway, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) has amalgamated its Defence and Homeland Security divisions under a single roof. This integration aims to provide a more comprehensive approach to security by combining the expertise and resources of both divisions.
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Apr
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India-Mozambique Defence Industry Delegation to Mozambique and Exposition
Mar
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Defence MSME Conclave under the MoD Scheme for Promotion of MSMEs in Defence
Feb
Jan
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Defence MSME Conclave under the MoD Scheme for Promotion of MSMEs in Defence
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Webinar on India - Greece Defence Industry Cooperation
Dec
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Webinar on India - Bangladesh Defence Industry Cooperation
Press Release
India is a growth engine of the world and fuel of that engine is youth: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh
Oct
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FICCI – Indian Navy joint HADR Industry Display at Goa
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)
Jul
Press Release
Odisha govt has adopted four-fold strategy to make roads safer- Enforcement, Education, Improvement in Road Engineering & Emergency Care: Tukuni Sahu, Odisha Minister for Transport, Water Resources & Commerce
Jun
May
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With the change in current corporate governance environment, POSH Act is becoming a part of the ESG: Former DG, UP Police
Mar
Event
AFINDEX 2023: Equipment Display to African Nations
Feb
Event
FICCI Road Safety Awards 2022 - Call for Entry
Jan
Press Release
Govt committed to bring down road fatalities & injuries: Director, MoRTH
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Road safety not just an issue of infrastructure or enforcement, but should be treated as a public health issue: Special Commissioner of Police, Traffic Management Division, Delhi
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Webinar on India-Greece Defence Industry Cooperation
Dec
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FICCI CSO Conclave 2022
Nov
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Rajnath Singh inaugurates Annual Joint HADR Ex 2022 at Air Force Station, Agra
Oct
Event
ICP (Internal Compliance Program) and How to implement in Indian Context Panel Discussion and Workshop
Sep
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Law enforcement must keep up with new crime patterns and technologies to curb them: Nityanand Rai, MoS for Home Affairs, GoI
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Webinar on India-Chile Defence Industry Cooperation
Jul
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Collaboration with foreign OEMs intrinsic to Atmanirbhar Bharat: Chief of the Army Staff
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Need to create an innovative & self-reliant ammunition base for national security: Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister
Jun
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Govt working to create helipads on wayside amenities at expressways to reduce road fatalities: Gen (Dr) VK Singh
Apr
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FICCI TECHNOLOGY EXPOSITION: 48th All India Police Science Congress,Central Academy for Police Training (CAPT)
Feb
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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
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Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh & General MM Narawane inaugurated 'FICCI Defence Industry Equipment Display to BIMSTEC Nations' at PANEX-21, CME, Pune
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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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FICCI Road Safety Awards
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FICCI SMART Policing Awards 2021
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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
Aug
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Private Capital Mobilisation in Road Safety
Jul
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India and Israel have strong bilateral relations; Urge Israeli companies to invest in Indian Defence corridors: Sanjay Jaju, Additional Secretary, (DP), MoD
Jun
Apr
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Growing maritime interests will result in growth of Indian Navy: Vice Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy
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AI can bring enormous changes in the way air wars are fought: Chief of Air Staff, IAF
Mar
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FICCI SMART Policing awards recognizes islands of excellence across the country: Prakash Singh, Chairman, Indian Police Foundation
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National Conference on Export Control 2021 online conference
Feb
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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
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Thrust on domestic manufacturing of arms, ammunitions & security products to make India Atmanirbhar : MoS, Home Affairs
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Webinar on Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan: Opportunities for Homeland Security Industry
May
Policy
COVID-19 Scenario - Emerging Role of Drones in India
Mar
Study
Proceedings of 3rd National Conference for Young Superintendents of Police from States / UTs and Commandants of CAPFS
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
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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
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DAE conducts outreach for industry in nuclear sector
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Export Controls and Trade in Nuclear Related Items, Materials and Technologies
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Govt to set up first-aid centers at all highways, toll plazas: Special Secretary, MoRTH
Dec
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Adopting smart technologies to significantly scale up road construction target - Gen (Retd) V K Singh
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Strengthen economies of states to boost Indian economy: Ram Madhav
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Linking technology and infrastructure key to smart border management system - MoS, Home Affairs
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Industry should develop smart border solutions to reduce causalities to security forces - Suresh Prabhu
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Smart Border Management - 2019: Contribution of Smart Borders Towards $5 Trillion Economy
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Road accidents a massive economic tragedy: Baijayant Jay Panda, National VP and Spokesperson, BJP
Nov
Survey
India Risk Survey 2019
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Industry should explore technical options to check crime: Madhya Pradesh Special DGP Maithili Sharan Gupta
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MoD-FICCI delegation to Russia to seek stronger cooperation under Make in India (November 5-6, 2019)
Oct
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Call for Entries: FICCI Road Safety Awards 2019
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MSMEs, Start-ups need to be integrated into defence manufacturing ecosystem - Secretary, Defence Production
Sep
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Occupational Safety & Health Working Condition (OSH) Code to be simplified further: Santosh Gangwar
Aug
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Government to resolve GST issues for private security agencies: Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal
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Wages of guards to be brought under national minimum wage: Labour Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar
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Human rights of security forces far more important than that of terrorists: Dr Jitendra Singh, MoS, PMO
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Law enforcement agencies need to be trained to counter cyber crimes: Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Mr Anil Baijal
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
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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
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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
Nov
Sep
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Call for Entries : FICCI Road Safety Awards 2018
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Need for regulatory mechanism to access information for detection of crimes through misuse of social media
Survey
India Risk Survey 2018
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Industry must adopt 'Ocean-centric' approach, tap cross-border opportunities in less security-breach prone areas: BJP National Gen. Secy. Ram Madhav
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User-oriented technological solutions critical for securing country's borders: MoS for External Affairs V K Singh
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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
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Govt. considers FICCI's plea to minimise impact of GST on private security industry
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Industry & Government must partner for Skilling, Reskilling and Upskilling of the workforce: Dharmendra Pradhan
Jul
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Interactive Business Meeting with the Defence Officials from SMTC DELTA, Georgia
Press Release
Kiran Bedi holds out self-discipline principle for young SPs at Police Expo 2018; sets out daily schedule to perform duty better
Press Release
Tech-savvy police force imperative to deal with growing complexity of crimes- Home Minister, Rajnath Singh
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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
Press Release
India must aspire to become a global manufacturing hub of Unmanned Aircraft System- Amitabh Kant
Jun
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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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Need to recognise police personnel who inspire public confidence: Vijay Goel
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Stress on self-regulation & discretion in internet use to curb cyber-crime: S S Ahluwalia
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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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29th National Road Safety Week: Leading Corporate Case Studies of Road Safety Initiatives in India
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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
Nov
Press Release
"Inadequate pedestrian crossings, subways, and poorly designed and maintained footpaths cause serious threat to road safety"
Press Release
25% of 4.8 lakh road accidents happen during work-related commuting in India every year
Survey
India Risk Survey 2017: Report
Oct
Sep
Press Release
FICCI-PwC report suggests 20-point action agenda to effectively tackle India's coastal security Challenges
Aug
Event
Call for Application for FICCI Road Safety Awards 2017
Jun
Press Release
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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Meenakshi Lekhi, MP and BJP National Spokesperson, felicitates winners of FICCI SMART Policing Awards 2017
Study
Homeland Security 2017: Roadmap for Public Procurement of Smart Internal Security in India
Press Release
Strategic partnership model to germinate growth shoots in Defence & Aerospace sector
Event
National Workshop for SCOMET Update: Implications for the Dual-use and Defence Industry
Apr
Event
Phase-2: Equipment Familiarisation Interactive Workshop & Equipment Park for Indian Industry towards Harnessing Make In India Initiative for Indian Army Mechanised Forces
Mar
Press Release
Women's safety, security and dignity are paramount for gender balance and growth, says top UP Police officer
Jan
Event
Army - Industry - Academia Interaction Firepower Demonstration and Seminar
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Interactive Meeting with High-Powered Defence Delegation from Portuguese Republic
Nov
Event
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'
Press Release
Israel is committed for Make in India & Make with India, in Security & Defence domain: Mishel Ben Baruch, Director, SIBAT, Ministry of Defence, Israel
Sep
Event
National Seminar on Strategic Trade Regulations and Business Opportunities for The Indian Aerospace Industry
Press Release
AP Chief Minister invites Russian defence manufacturers to Andhra Pradesh
Aug
Jun
Press Release
FICCI comments on India's joining the Missile Technology Control Regime
Press Release
FICCI-Pinkerton 'India Risk Survey 2016' ranks 'Strikes' Closures & Unrest' as No.1 risk affecting Indian economy
Survey
India Risk Survey 2016: Report
Event
FICCI Defence & Aerospace Business Delegation to Eurosatory 2016, Paris
May
Press Release
FICCI welcomes the steps taken by US legislators towards elevating India's status as a defense partner
Apr
Event
International Seminar on 'Make in India' Paradigm - Roadmap for a Future Ready Naval Force
Mar
Event
Futuristic Vision of Indian Army: Industrial Requirements, Preparedness and Alignments of GAPS
Feb
Event
FICCI Defence, Aerospace & Security Business Delegation to Israel
Dec
Press Release
Home Secretary presses for both preventive as well as enabling policy regulations for use of UAVs in the country
Press Release
High-powered FICCI defense and aerospace business delegation to USA to boost defense ties
Nov
Study
Fostering safe workplaces - Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act
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Workshop on Women Safety at Workplace
Sep
Press Release
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
Event
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'
Event
International Seminar on Strategic Defence Cooperation between India & Israel and B2B Meeting
Aug
Press Release
'Smart City' initiative should not create disintegrated, non-inclusive cities, cautions Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs
Jul
Event
Policy Roundtable on SMART Policing - India's Growth Imperative
Jun
Event
International Seminar on Modernization Vision & Plan of Indian Army Indian Industry Preparedness and Future Commitments
Press Release
FICCI-PwC report suggests 3-point agenda to deploy LBS for smart cities
May
Press Release
Level Playing Field to Private Sector in Defence: a Big Push for Make in India
Apr
Mar
Survey
India Risk Survey 2015
Event
Seminar on New Age Risks - 2015
Press Release
FICCI congratulates Indian industry consortia on down-selection for 'MAKE' Project of Army's Battlefield Management System
Feb
Press Release
Defence Production Secretary assures industry of simpler policies,enabling environment and level playing field
Dec
Press Release
Light Utility Helicopter - An opportunity for Indian industry and Armed Forces to create ecosystem for helicopter manufacturing in India
Oct
Event
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
Jul
Press Release
2-day FICCI Homeland Security 2014 conference gets under way DG of National Security Guards calls for overhaul of civil police and improve police-population ratio Stress on use of analytics for protection from crime and enhancing security
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
Mar
Press Release
Corruption, Bribery and Corporate Frauds emerge as No. 1 risk for corporate India: FICCI-Pinkerton 'India Risk Survey 2014'
Event
Seminar on New Age Risks-2014
Feb
Event
DEFEXPO 2014 Seminar - Indigenisation of Defence Procurement: Global Partnerships towards Joint Development and Indigenisation
Jan
Survey
Report: India Risk Survey 2014
Nov
Press Release
FICCI Cautions MoD Against Roll-back of Request for Proposals (RFP) to Replace IAF's Ageing Avro Fleet
Jul
Jun
Press Release
FICCI seeks Classification of Security Guards as Skilled Workers
Apr
Press Release
MoD Approval of Defence Procurement Procedure 2013, a Major Step Forward, says FICCI
Mar
Survey
Report: India Risk Survey 2013
Feb
Event
International Seminar on Indian Aerospace Industry : Rising with Collaborative Opportunities
Jan
Event
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
Event
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
Survey
Report: India Risk Survey 2012
Jul
Press Release
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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