PM Modi Highlights 12-Year Achievements of Make in India Initiative

Exam-focused facts from the 27 September 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the progress of the Make in India initiative as it completed 12 years, saying it resulted in more made in India, more investment in India and more exports from India.
India's defence exports surged from nearly Rs 690 crore in 2014 to Rs 38,400 crore, marking over 5,500% growth as India turned from a defence buyer to a defence exporter.
Under production-linked incentive schemes, exports generated over Rs 15.5 lakh crore, while production and sales generated Rs 23.8 lakh crore.
Domestic production accounts for 99.2% of mobile phones used in India, reflecting a shift from dependence to domestic dominance.
The Make in India initiative was launched in September 2014 to promote manufacturing, attract investment and encourage innovation.