India, Sept. 1 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will undertake the annual performance review of 16 defence public sector undertakings (DPSUs) on Tuesday, with a focus on advancing indigenous technologies, boosting innovation and enhancing exports.

"A stronger, more self-reliant defence sector is powering India's journey towards technological leadership and global defence capabilities," the defence ministry said on Monday.

During the event, the CMDs of seven DPSUs - Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE), BEML, and MIDHANI - will present dividend cheques for the Government's equity ...