New Delhi, July 7 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while highlighting the success of Operation Sindoor, said that the valour shown by the armed forces and the proven effectiveness of indigenous equipment have significantly boosted global demand for Indian-made defence products.

"The world is looking at our defence sector with new respect. A single delay or error in financial processes can directly affect operational preparedness," Rajnath Singh said during the Controllers' Conference of the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) here today, a Defence Ministry statement said.

He also called on the DAD to evolve from a 'controller' to a 'facilitator' in sync with increasing participation of the private sector in defence.

Stating that India h...