6th Positive Indigenisation List of 405 defence items notified
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On 18 August 2026 the Department of Defence Production notified the sixth Positive Indigenisation List of 405 strategically important items, with business potential of ₹3,070 crore. It has 389 items of Defence PSUs and 16 of the Indian Coast Guard. Once these are developed in India, they will be bought only from Indian industry.
- Notified
- 18 Aug 2026, Department of Defence Production
- Items
- 405 (389 DPSU, 16 Indian Coast Guard)
- Business potential
- ₹3,070 crore
- Type
- LRUs, sub-systems, sub-assemblies, spares, components, raw materials
- Portal
- SRIJAN (launched August 2020)
- Earlier lists
- 5,012 items in the first five PILs
The sixth Positive Indigenisation List: what happened?
India is among the largest importers of defence equipment. Even when a platform is made at home, many spares and parts come from abroad. Positive Indigenisation Lists name such items and set timelines. After that, the armed forces and DPSUs must buy them from Indian firms.
- The list covers air platforms such as ALH, LUH, Su-30MKI, LCA and the AL-31FP engine.
- It covers T-72, T-90 and BMP-II, warships, and missiles such as Konkurs-M, Invar and MRSAM.
- It includes radars, sonars, fire control and satellite communication systems, and HEAT ammunition.
- Each item has an indicative timeline; DPSUs and ICG will use the Make procedure and in-house development, with MSMEs.
What has been achieved so far?
- The SRIJAN portal has offered more than 33,000 defence items for indigenisation up to June 2026.
- More than 15,700 items have been indigenised, with import substitution of about ₹9,000 crore over five years.
- DPSUs placed orders worth about ₹10,000 crore on domestic vendors up to March 2026.
What is in the sixth list?
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Air platforms | ALH, LUH, Su-30MKI, LCA, AL-31FP engine |
| Armoured platforms | T-72, T-90, BMP-II |
| Missile systems | Konkurs-M, Invar, MRSAM |
| Electronics | radars, sonars, fire control, satellite communication |
| Ammunition | High Explosive Anti-Tank |
| Split | 389 DPSU items, 16 ICG items |
How does an item get indigenised?
- DPSU or Service lists the item on SRIJAN
- Item notified in a Positive Indigenisation List with a timeline
- Indian firm, often an MSME, develops it
- Item tested and cleared
- Procured only from Indian industry
Why does the sixth Positive Indigenisation List matter?
| Angle | What to note |
|---|---|
| Self-reliance | Cuts dependence on imported spares. |
| Industry | ₹3,070 crore of business for Indian firms. |
| MSMEs | Opens defence supply chains to small firms. |
| Readiness | Local spares improve availability of platforms. |
| Strategic | Less exposure to supply disruptions in crises. |
What are the challenges in the sixth Positive Indigenisation List?
- Many listed items are for Russian-origin platforms, where design data may be limited.
- Small orders can make development costly for firms.
- Timelines slip if testing and approvals are slow.
- Quality must match imported parts.
What should be done next on the sixth Positive Indigenisation List?
- Speed up trials and certification of listed items.
- Assure orders to firms that succeed.
- Track import substitution item by item.
What can Prelims ask on the sixth Positive Indigenisation List?
- 6th PIL: 405 items, ₹3,070 crore, notified by DDP on 18 Aug 2026.
- SRIJAN portal: launched August 2020 for indigenisation.
- First five PILs: 5,012 items.
How to write about the sixth Positive Indigenisation List in Mains
Practice question (10 marks, 150 words): Positive Indigenisation Lists are a tool to reduce defence import dependence. Examine their role with reference to the sixth list.
- Intro: import dependence in spares and sub-systems.
- Sixth PIL: 405 items, platforms covered.
- Results so far: 15,700 items indigenised, ₹9,000 crore saved.
- Challenges.
- Conclusion: Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2026-08-18): DDP notified the sixth Positive Indigenisation List of 405 strategically important items, business potential ₹3,070 crore.
- Each list moves more defence items to Indian suppliers.
Quotable data pointDDP notified the sixth Positive Indigenisation List of 405 strategically important items, business potential ₹3,070 crore.
PIB: Defence: 6th Positive Indigenisation List, 18 Aug 2026
Exam angle
Prelims: PIL.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
The sixth Positive Indigenisation List notified in August 2026 contains how many items?
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB (Defence), 18 Aug 2026.
The SRIJAN portal is associated with
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB (Defence), 18 Aug 2026.
Questions students ask about this
What is the sixth Positive Indigenisation List?
A list of 405 defence items, notified on 18 August 2026, that will be procured only from Indian industry after they are developed in India.
Whose items does it cover?
389 items of Defence PSUs and 16 items of the Indian Coast Guard.
What is the SRIJAN portal?
A DDP portal, launched in August 2020, where DPSUs and Services offer defence items to Indian industry for indigenous development.
Keep studying
Official source: PIB: Defence: 6th Positive Indigenisation List, 18 Aug 2026
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