Mahindra & Mahindra today said it is eyeing a revenue of up to $ 18 billion in the next 8-10 years through the supply of various defence equipments in India.
"Mahindra & Mahindra Group is looking at a revenue of about $ 15-18 billion through its land, aerospace and naval equipments in the next 8-10 years in India," Mahindra Defence Systems CEO Khutub Hai told media.
Some of the revenues will start accruing from next fiscal, he said, adding that as of now, the group's revenue from the defence supply business is very insignificant.
As per an estimate, the Ministry of Defence has earmarked a capital expenditure of about $ 100 billion on equipment purchases over the next 7-8 years.
At present, 70 per cent of the country's defence equipment is imported, Hai said.
"What we envisage is that going forward, with Indian companies developing capabilities, supply of defence equipment from domestic sources can account about 50 per cent of the requirement," he added.
Mahindra & Mahindra is looking to develop infantry combat vehicles and artillery systems under its product portfolio expansion plans.
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