India doubles financial powers for field commanders in revised defence procurement rules

India has revised the financial powers available to its armed forces commanders, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh releasing the updated Delegation of Financial Powers for Defence Services, or DFPDS-2026, on Thursday. The changes include a twofold increase in the financial ceiling for field commanders, alongside wider delegation for revenue procurements. The move is intended to speed up decision-making and contract execution within the military system.