The Department of Defence Production (DDP) has notified the sixth Positive Indigenisation List comprising 405 strategically important defence items with an estimated business potential of ₹3,070 crore, in another push to reduce dependence on imports and promote domestic defence manufacturing.
Under the 405 items, 16 pertain to the Indian Coast Guard, while 389 are associated with defence public sector undertakings (DPSUs).
After their successful indigenous development, these items will be procured from Indian industry, the Ministry of Defence said. The list includes line replaceable units, sub-systems, sub-assemblies, spares, components and raw materials, according to the Ministry.
The sixth indigenisation list is part of the government’s broader push under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative to expand opportunities for Indian industry, promote investment and innovation, strengthen the domestic defence manufacturing ecosystem, and reduce import dependence.
