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India seeks to diplomatically and strategically hurt
Turkey, at the same time as it cultivates a new axis of friendship with Greece — a people with which it is connected by historical ties that go back to the Indus River.
According to Indian outlet
LiveMint, India’s defense sector is in the limelight as the country faces increasing tensions with Turkey and its allies.
“The recent joint naval exercises with
Greece and
Cyprus highlight New Delhi’s intent to counter Ankara’s growing involvement in South Asia and its deepening military cooperation with Islamabad and Azerbaijan,” said Sugandha Sachdeva, Founder-SS WealthStreet. “At the same time, India is enhancing defence ties with Israel, a long-standing strategic partner, thereby cementing a multi-pronged strategy aimed at building deterrence against hostile regional alliances.”
“The sector is undergoing a structural transformation, driven by rising geopolitical threats, a determined push for self-reliance, expanding export opportunities, and the growing participation of private companies and startups in areas such as aerospace, artificial intelligence, cyber defence, and drone technologies,” she added.
The Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-reliant India) programme remains at the heart of the Indian government’s strategy, focusing on capability development and global competitiveness of the defence sector. Sachdeva suggests three stocks for investment amid rising geopolitical tensions:
- Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, which benefits from large government orders for fighter jets and helicopters.
- Cochin Shipyard Ltd has a strong shipbuilding portfolio in warships, aircraft carriers, and submarines.
- Paras Defence, which recently secured a major contract for anti-drone systems from the Indian Ministry of Defence.
India does not forget the Turkey-Pakistan alliance in the Kashmir war, where it was revealed that Turkish officers and drone operators were actively involved.
Thus, New Delhi, determined to protect its interests, is now turning to the Eastern Mediterranean and the Aegean. India is seeking reliable military and energy allies, such as Greece and Cyprus, with which relations are deepening at the political, military, and technological levels.
This new reality is causing anger and concern in Ankara, as the deepening of Greek-Indian ties may alter the balance of power in the Aegean and act as India’s countermeasure against neo-Ottoman ambitions.