India starts the process to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets in a contract valued at about Rs 3.25 lakh crore, according to reports from India Today and The Times of India. Both outlets describe the development as a major step toward acquiring the aircraft and frame it as a “mega deal” for the Indian armed forces. The Rafale jets are expected to be acquired through a formal procurement process, though the reports provided here do not detail the timeline, financing structure, or specific terms such as delivery schedules, configurations, or offsets. The information also does not specify whether the jets would be purchased outright, assembled in India, or delivered in phases. The coverage emphasizes the scale of the procurement—114 jets—and the reported overall contract value of Rs 3.25 lakh crore. No additional outcomes, contract signings, or changes to negotiation positions are stated in the excerpts shared. The reports collectively indicate that India is moving from earlier discussions toward a more concrete procurement stage for the Rafale aircraft.