New Delhi, Oct. 24 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 at a function held in South Block, New Delhi, on October 23, 2025.

The new manual, effective from November 1, 2025, is expected to facilitate revenue procurement worth approximately Rs 1 lakh crore by the three Services and other establishments under the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

Singh highlighted that DPM 2025 will simplify procurement procedures, standardise processes across services, and ensure timely provision of goods and services necessary for operational preparedness.

He also noted that the revised framework will create greater opportunities for MSMEs and startups in defence manufacturing and technology while maintaining fair...