The Sensible Arya

 In 2014, when the Modi government came to power, it brought with it a powerful vision — Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India). One of the most crucial areas it aimed to reform was the defence sector. For decades, India had been importing 60–70% of its weapons — from fighter jets to rifles — while our own factories sat underfunded and underutilized. To fix this, the government opened the sector to private players and increased the FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) limit in defence. But instead of building true self-reliance, this move has created a new kind of dependency — not on imports, but on foreign-controlled joint ventures operating within India. Let’s break it down. FDI Limits Before & After 2014 Year FDI Limit in Defence Route Before 2014 :  26%  2014 (Modi Govt) : 49%  2020 ( so called Atmanirbhar push) : 74% and upto 100 percent after government approval  So now, foreign companies can own up to 74% automatically , and even 100% with a nod from the ...