The Indian Army is revising its dress regulations under a newly issued “Army Uniforms-2026 Pamphlet” that standardises uniform rules across the force. Multiple reports say the update includes changes to dress customs and terminology, with the Army describing the move as an effort to move away from residual colonial-era symbols and references.
According to the coverage, the pamphlet lays out revised uniform and dress regulations meant to bring consistency in how Army personnel wear uniforms and follow dress-related practices. It also introduces new uniform elements and terminology described in the reports, including “Bandis” and “battlejackets,” as part of the revised code.
While the outlets focus on different aspects of the change, they are aligned that the update is formalised through the 2026 pamphlet and is aimed at both uniform standardisation and removing colonial-era styling and naming. The information is presented as an internal regulatory change for Army dress and related customs rather than a policy shift affecting equipment or operational roles.
