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India's Union Budget 2026 is set to introduce a ₹10,000 crore incentive scheme under the 'Drone Shakti' initiative to enhance domestic drone manufacturing. The program will feature a two-tier subsidy system aimed at improving cost-competitiveness and mandates a significant domestic content requirement to reduce import reliance. Key beneficiaries include Zen Technologies, Paras Defence and Space Technologies, and IdeaForge Technology, which are focusing on innovative drone applications and technologies.