Omni Strategic Defence
Omni Strategic Defence is a focused portfolio investing in companies aligned with the country’s indigenization and military modernization agenda.
The Opportunity & Growth Drivers
India Defence: Structural Growth Cycle
Defence production has doubled since 2017, crossing ₹1.5 lakh crore with ~9% CAGR.
Consistent YoY growth reflects a resilient and expanding domestic industrial base.
Long-term demand visibility anchored in national security priorities.
Budgetary Reallocation & Policy Shift
Defence budgets growing steadily (~9% CAGR), though lagging broader capex (~14–15%).
Strategic pivot underway as national spending shifts from infrastructure buildout to security.
Defence positioned as the next leg of India’s capex cycle.
Indigenisation: From Buyer to Builder
Defence imports down ~50% since 2016, signalling structural import substitution.
“Make in India” and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ driving domestic R&D and production.
Capital flows increasingly directed toward local manufacturing ecosystems.
Global Manufacturing & Services Shift
India now among top global defence spenders (~$86Bn; ~2.3% of GDP).
Spend up ~69% since 2014, with increasing focus on advanced capabilities.
Opportunity expanding across platforms, electronics, and defence services exports.
Omni’s Investment Approch
We apply Omniscience’s Scientific Investing framework to target structurally advantaged players across aerospace, electronics, financing and defence manufacturing poised to benefit from sustained policy tailwinds and rising defence capital expenditure.
Enhance Safety
Focus on high-quality businesses with strong balance sheets, robust governance, and resilient business models across sectors benefiting from India’s long-term goals
Enhance Quality
Capture scalable leaders and enablers across the defence ecosystem that compound alongside India’s defence modernisation.
Enhance Growth
Construct portfolios that deliver safety-first alpha by combining strong fundamentals with data-driven portfolio discipline.
Why Invest in Omni Strategic Defence?
Diversified exposure to India’s defence and military modernisation.
Portfolio construction rooted in risk management and quality filters.
Safety-first, research-driven investing.
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Talk to Our PMS Team
Learn how Omni Strategic Defence can help you participate in India’s $3 trillion manufacturing opportunity and long-term industrial growth story.
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