L and T Eyes Billion-Dollar Defence Growth

By BPN News Desk May 29, 2025

Defence National

Larsen & Toubro (L&T), one of India’s foremost engineering conglomerates, is setting its sights on building a multi-billion-dollar defence enterprise, leveraging its current ₹6,185 crore ($726 million) defence order book. The company’s aggressive push comes as the Narendra Modi-led

Business Industry

PM Modi Calls Elon Musk, Reaffirms Push for U.S.-India Tech Ties

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, reaffirming India’s commitment to deepening partnerships with the United States in cutting-edge sectors such as electric vehicles, renewable energy, and space technology. The call comes at a time when India is actively courting major tech investors as part of its broader

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India to Expedite Defence Procurement Process by June 2025

By BPN News Desk March 2, 2025

The Ministry of Defence announces reforms to streamline defence procurement, aiming to reduce timelines and promote indigenous manufacturing under the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.

Defence

Kalyani’s Jejuri Plant to Become Major Global Artillery Manufacturer

By Editor - News Desk February 25, 2025

Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), a subsidiary of Bharat Forge Limited, is poised to inaugurate a cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Jejuri, near Pune, Maharashtra. This state-of-the-art plant is designed to produce between 250 to 300 artillery guns and over 1,000 military vehicles annually, positioning it as one of the largest artillery manufacturing units

Defence

India Considers Private Sector Collaboration to Boost Tejas Mk1A Production

By BPN News Desk February 25, 2025

In a strategic move to enhance the production of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A, the Indian government has constituted a high-level committee led by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. This initiative aims to address existing production challenges and expedite the induction of Tejas Mk1A jets into the Indian Air Force (IAF). The […]

Government Policies

Cabinet Approves Aircraft Leasing Bill to Boost Indian Aviation

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2025

The Union Cabinet has approved the Aircraft Leasing Bill to make India a global hub for aircraft leasing and financing, reducing reliance on foreign lessors.