RESEARCH CLUSTER
Defence Economics & Industry
The cluster for Defence Economics and Industry was established in 2006 with a view to undertaking focused research on defence issues through the application of economic principles and analysis. Its major areas of research are issues relating to defence finance and defence budgeting. The cluster has carried out studies on the Indian defence industry including the role of Ordnance Factories and Defence Public Sector Undertakings in the development of a strong defence industrial base. Special focus is also being given to the defence acquisition process, procedures and structures in India.
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India’s Defence Budget (2010-2011): Wake up call for Defence Managers
March 3, 2010
Given that allocations for revenue expenditure are likely to become lesser in coming years, defence managers need to initiate immediate measures to control the rising revenue expenditure. Budgeting for India’s Defence: An Analysis of Defence Budget 2010-11 and the Likely Impact of the 13th Finance Commission on Future Defence Spending
March 3, 2010
If the Finance Ministry’s emphasis on fiscal prudence and inclusive growth has resulted in a smaller increase in the latest defence budget, the Report of the Thirteenth Finance Commission does not paint a very optimistic scenario for India’s future defence spending. Mahindra’s Giant Leap into Defence Production: The Need for Further Policy Initiatives to Promote Private Sector
December 22, 2009
While Mahindra’s foray into defence production and the acquisition of foreign companies demonstrates the private sector’s initiative, the government needs to introduce further reforms to promote the role of private companies in Indian defence industry. Avoiding Time and Cost Overruns in the Construction of Rohtang Tunnel
December 14, 2009
The BRO could consider constituting a high level monitoring committee both at headquarters and on site to co-ordinate with the contractor, the consultant and other agencies to sort out issues that may have the potential to cause delay. Defence Acquisitions: The Question of Systemic Inefficienices and Effectiveness
December 3, 2009
The effectiveness of the procurement process needs to be viewed in context of the operational and structural readiness of the armed forces. If the existing framework proves to be weak and unable to deliver required levels of military preparedness, the framework may have to be re-laid for its effectiveness and deliverability. Will Indian Defence Private Sector Deliver with Recent Policy Changes?
November 24, 2009
With the growth of the public sector in Defence Production a large number of industrial units in the Private Sector has also grown with varied scales of operation in areas like outsourcing of raw materials, components, sub-systems, assemblies and sub-assemblies. Acquisition Reform - Lessons from Bernard Gray
November 10, 2009
If India does not modernize in an evenly spread out manner, it will be faced either with the prospect of its armed forces not being prepared, or rushing to make purchases amidst crises, or creating needless hysteria when frenzied modernization occurs. Indian Defence Industry Poised to Grow
November 10, 2009
Even as the new amendments incentivise domestic companies to enter defence production, the government has made it clear that it wants a competitive environment in defence industry. Need for a Resource Generation and Management Cell in Defence
November 5, 2009
The orientation of the existing administrative set up in Service Headquarters and in departments under the Ministry of Defence is to plan for the utilization of defence budget allocation. They are not in a position to pay attention to the aspect of defence receipts. Economic Downturn: Options for MoD
May 26, 2009
The present global economic crisis has slowed down the growth of the Indian economy, affecting among others, the fiscal situation and the revenue mobilisation potential of the central government.  |
