In conversation with Manu Iyer (Co-Founder & General Partner, Bluehill VC), Anuj Jhunjhunwala (Managing Director & CEO, JJG Aerospace) Nikhil Methiya (Chief Executive Officer, Dronelab Technologies), Suhas Tejaskanda (Founder & CEO, Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace)

The Big Picture

India remains one of the world's largest importers of defence equipment, yet it is also witnessing the emergence of a new generation of hardware entrepreneurs building in aerospace, defence, propulsion systems, semiconductors, communications, radar, and sensors.

Driven by a more supportive policy environment, increasing private-sector participation, and growing pools of patient capital, founders are beginning to address some of the country's deepest technological dependencies. What was once a niche segment is rapidly evolving into a significant structural opportunity. At a recent IGF Networks roundtable in Mumbai, founders, investors, and industry leaders discussed the forces reshaping India's defence and aerospace ecosystem, the challenges of building deep-tech businesses, and where the next wave of value creation may emerge.

This is a preview of an exclusive IGF Insight Paper available to IGF Networks Members. To access the full paper or learn more about IGF Networks, please contact Krupa Vasani at krupa.vasani@indiaglobalforum.com