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India Strategy Update: Nuclear Liberalization and 6th Indigenisation List
This report covers Defence, Aerospace, and Nuclear energy developments from 2026-08-18 to 2026-08-25. Key highlights include the release of the 6th Positive Indigenisation List and the formalization of private sector participation in the nuclear sector.
Key Statistics
| 405 Items | ₹3,070 Crore | 440 |
|---|---|---|
| Count of items in 6th Positive Indigenisation List | Market potential for domestic manufacturers | Registered Space Start-ups in India |
Weekly Executive Summary
- Nuclear Shift: The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) released draft rules for the SHANTI Act 2025/26, marking the end of the state monopoly on nuclear power.
- Defence Indigenisation: The Ministry of Defence notified the 6th Positive Indigenisation List (PIL), targeting 405 components to be sourced exclusively from domestic industry (Ref).
- Industrial Scale-up: HAL expanded its supply chain by partnering with Adani Defence and BEML for helicopter fuselages, while GE Aerospace confirmed a stable engine delivery pipeline for the LCA Tejas.
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