India has further strengthened its defence indigenisation drive with the notification of the sixth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL), comprising 405 strategically important items and offering an estimated business opportunity of Rs 3,070 crore. The list covers a wide range of defence requirements, including Line Replaceable Units, sub-systems, sub-assemblies, spares, components and raw materials. These include 16 items of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and 389 items of Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs). This sixth PIL, notified by the Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry of Defence, marks another step in the Government’s efforts to promote self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. It is expected to further expand opportunities for the Indian industry, strengthen the domestic defence manufacturing ecosystem, promote investment & innovation, and contribute to reducing dependence on imports. Each item has an indicative timeline for indigenisation. Upon successful indigenous development, these items will be procured from the Indian industry. The DPSUs and ICG will undertake indigenisation through various routes, including their ‘Make’ procedure and in-house development, with participation from the industry, particularly MSMEs.

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