Raksha Mantri releases Defence Procurement Manual 2025

Key Points

1. Defence Procurement Manual (DPM) 2025 released on **October 23, 2025**.
2. DPM 2025 will be effective from **November 01, 2025**.
3. The manual facilitates revenue procurement of approximately **Rs 1 lakh crore**.
4. Maximum Liquidated Damages (LD) is capped at **10%** for inordinate delays.
5. LD for indigenisation is relaxed to **0.1% per week**.
6. Assured orders up to **five years** for items developed under indigenisation.
7. Limited Tender Enquiry limit increased to **Rs 50 lakh**.
8. DPM 2025 consists of **two volumes**.
9. Volume-I has **fourteen chapters**, including three new chapters.
10. New chapters focus on self-reliance, ICT procurement, and consultancy services.