The total capital outlay has been pegged at Rs 2,19,306 crore

India on Sunday set aside Rs 7,84,678 crore as defence outlay for 2026-27 over the current fiscal's allocation of Rs 6.81 lakh crore.

Budget at a glance: Here is all you need to know about Union Budget 2026 in simple charts and graphics.

India's defence budget for 2026-27 is set at ₹7.85 lakh crore, reflecting a 15% increase for modernization and security.

Union Budget 2026 boosts FY27 capital expenditure by 9% to ₹12.2 lakh crore, enhancing infrastructure and economic growth.

In the Union Budget 2026, allocations for India’s electric mobility (e-mobility) initiatives saw a significant dip, marking a departure from recent years.

The total defence budget is about 2% of Indias estimated GDP for 2026-27. It makes up 14.67% of the Central Governments total spending — the largest share among all ministries.

Home Ministry budget rises by 9%, with significant allocations for the Census 2027, IB, and border development programs.

The majority of the funds in the Budget announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the ministry amount to Rs 1.73 lakh crore, with around 68 per cent allocated under the head 'Police'

India's defence budget for 2026-27 is set at ₹7.85 lakh crore, reflecting a 15% increase for modernization and security.

The Union Budget 2026 covers the total allocation for the Ministry of Defence, including defence services (revenue), capital outlay, defence pensions, and civil establishments under the ministry.

Union Budget 2026 allocates modest funds to Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, sparking mixed reactions from political and industry leaders.