The Indian Army has unveiled "Army Uniforms-2026," a new dress code manual introducing a winter uniform, allowing bandi jackets for officers, and expanding formal options for women. The updated regulations also revise ceremonial practices, drop colonial-era terms, and maintain strict rules on tattoos and grooming.

The regulations permit women officers to wear sober-coloured sarees, or kurta-salwar and ankle-length straight pants with a dupatta. | India News

The Indian Army has unveiled "Army Uniforms-2026," a new dress code manual introducing a winter uniform, allowing bandi jackets for officers, and expanding formal options for…

The Indian Army's new uniform policy modernises attire by phasing out colonial practices while preserving traditions and professional standards.

The Indian Army modernizes its uniform code, eliminating colonial symbols and introducing indigenous attire, reflecting India's sovereign identity.

The Indian Army has unveiled a new uniform code, banning British-era customs and the use of Royal, while introducing the indigenous Bandi jacket for formal attire.