Executive Summary
The Department of Defence Production (DDP) has notified the sixth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) containing 405 strategically important items with an estimated business potential of Rs 3,070 crore. Announced on August 18, 2026, the list aims to reduce import dependence and bolster the "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" initiative. Detailed timelines for indigenisation are hosted on the SRIJAN portal, targeting procurement from domestic industry once development is complete.
Key Points / Main Content
Scope of the Sixth PIL
Includes 405 items: 16 for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and 389 for Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs).
Covers Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), sub-systems, sub-assemblies, spares, components, and raw materials.
Targets a broad range of platforms, including the Su-30MKI, Advanced Light Helicopter, T-72/T-90 tanks, warships, and missile systems like Konkurs-M and MRSAM.
Includes critical equipment such as radars, sonars, satellite communication systems, and high-explosive anti-tank ammunition.
Indigenisation and Procurement Process
The SRIJAN portal (srijandefence.gov.in) provides the detailed list and indicative timelines for each item.
DPSUs and the ICG will use various routes for indigenisation, specifically the ‘Make’ procedure and in-house development.
Once successfully developed, these items will be procured exclusively from the Indian industry.
Strategic Objectives and Performance
The initiative seeks to strengthen the domestic manufacturing ecosystem and promote investment and innovation.
As of June 2026, the SRIJAN portal has facilitated the offer of over 33,000 items for indigenisation.
Over the last five years, more than 15,700 items have been indigenised, resulting in an import substitution value of approximately Rs 9,000 crore.
DPSUs have placed domestic procurement orders worth approximately Rs 10,000 crore as of March 2026.
Impact Analysis
Indian Industry (including MSMEs and Start-ups)Impact
They gain expanded business opportunities and a stronger role in the domestic defence manufacturing ecosystem.
Action Required
Engage with the SRIJAN portal to identify items for indigenous development and participate through ‘Make’ procedures or in-house development projects.
Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and Indian Coast Guard (ICG)Impact
These entities are mandated to shift from importing these 405 items to sourcing them domestically.
Action Required
Lead the indigenisation process through designated development routes and collaborate with private industry partners to meet specified timelines.
Department of Defence Production (DDP)Impact
Facilitates the national goal of self-reliance (Aatmanirbhar Bharat) and manages the reduction of import dependency.
Action Required
Continue to oversee the SRIJAN portal and monitor the progress of indigenisation across the notified lists to ensure procurement goals are met.
Key Entities Referenced
6th Positive Indigenisation List (PIL): A list of 405 strategically important defence items, including sub-systems and components, notified for mandatory domestic procurement to promote self-reliance.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: The national initiative focused on self-reliance in manufacturing, under which the indigenisation lists are released to reduce defence import dependence.
Department of Defence Production (DDP): The primary department within the Ministry of Defence responsible for notifying the indigenisation list and overseeing domestic defence production.
SRIJAN Defence Portal: A dedicated platform through which defence items are offered to the industry, including MSMEs and start-ups, for indigenous development and production.
Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs): State-owned enterprises responsible for undertaking the indigenisation of items and placing procurement orders with domestic vendors.
Ministry of Defence
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: DDP notifies 6th Positive
Indigenisation List of 405 strategically important
items
प्रव तथ: 18 AUG 2026 11:15AM by PIB Delhi
The Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry of Defence has notified the sixth Positive
Indigenisation List (PIL) comprising 405 strategically important items with an estimated business
potential of Rs 3,070 crore. The list contains 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). The items cover a broad range of defence
platforms and systems, including:
Air platforms such as Advanced Light Helicopter, Light Utility Helicopter, Su-30MKI, Light
Combat Aircraft and AL-31FP Engine
Armoured platforms including T-72, T-90 and BMP-II
Warships
Missile systems such as Konkurs-M, Invar and MRSAM
Defence electronics including radars, sonars, fire control systems and satellite communication
systems
High Explosive Anti-Tank ammunition and other critical defence equipment
SIXTH POSITIVE INDIGENISATION LIST OF 405 ITEMS
The detailed list of items is also available on the SRIJAN Portal (srijandefence.gov.in). 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.
This sixth PIL 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.
The DDP launched the SRIJAN Defence Portal in August 2020 as a dedicated platform through which
the DPSUs and Service Headquarters (SHQs) offer defence items to the industry, including MSMEs and
start-ups, for indigenous development and production. Since its launch, the portal has facilitated the offer
of more than 33,000 defence items for indigenisation by DPSUs and SHQs up to June 2026. These
include 5,012 items notified under the first five Positive Indigenisation Lists.
More than 15,700 defence items have been successfully indigenised, resulting in an estimated import
substitution value of about Rs 9,000 crore over the last five years. In addition, DPSUs have placed
procurement orders, including in-house production, worth approximately Rs 10,000 crore on domestic
vendors up to March 2026.***
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