Defence Budget 2024 Comparison: How India's defence allocation for armed forces stack up against China and Pakistan
Defence Budget 2024 Comparison: India's defence budget for FY 2024-25 has been raised to ₹6.21 lakh crore (US $75 billion), up from ₹5.94 lakh crore last year. This increase aims to bolster military capabilities and infrastructure. China's defence budget stands at $231.36 billion with a 7.2% increase, while Pakistan has allocated ₹2,122 billion, reflecting a 17.6% rise. These budgets highlight each countrys focus on strengthening their defence amid global and regional tensions.
