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In times of market volatility, most investors face the same dilemma—should they invest now, wait for a correction, or exit until things stabilize? This uncertainty often leads to delayed decisions, emotional reactions, and missed opportunities. It is precisely this behavioural challenge that has made Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) one of the most widely adopted mutual fund investing methods in India.

A SIP allows investors to invest a fixed amount at regular intervals, helping remove the pressure of timing the market while encouraging disciplined, long-term wealth creation. In an environment where short-term market movements are unpredictable, SIPs offer a structured way to stay invested and build financial stability over time.

What is SIP Investing? A Simple System for Disciplined Wealth Creation

A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) is a method of investing a fixed amount at regular intervals—monthly, quarterly, or as chosen by the investor—into mutual fund schemes.

Instead of investing a large lump sum at once, SIPs distribute investments across time, making the process more stable and predictable in terms of contribution behaviour.

Key Features of SIPs:

• Fixed and regular investment contributions
• Long-term disciplined investing approach
• Exposure to multiple market cycles
• Flexible investment amounts and tenure options

SIPs are designed to build consistency, which is often more important than timing in long-term investing.

SIP vs Market Timing: Why Consistency Wins Over Prediction

One of the strongest advantages of SIP investing is that it eliminates the need to predict market movements.

Financial markets are influenced by global events, economic cycles, interest rates, and investor sentiment—all of which are difficult to forecast accurately.

SIPs ensure that:

• Investors continue investing during market highs and lows
• Emotional decision-making is reduced
• Wealth building remains consistent over time

This makes SIPs especially relevant in volatile or uncertain market conditions.

Rupee Cost Averaging: The Built-in Advantage of SIPs

SIP investing naturally benefits from rupee cost averaging, a mechanism where investment units are purchased at different price levels over time.

• More units are bought when markets are low
• Fewer units are bought when markets are high
• Overall cost of investment is averaged out

This reduces the impact of short-term volatility and helps smooth the investment journey.

However, it is important to note that rupee cost averaging does not eliminate risk—it only distributes it over time.

Power of Compounding: The Core Engine of Long-Term Wealth

The real strength of SIP investing lies in compounding, where returns generate additional returns over time.

Compounding works best when:

• Investments are held for long durations
• Contributions are made consistently
• Withdrawals are avoided during growth phases

Even small monthly investments can grow significantly over time when compounded over several years, making SIPs suitable for long-term financial goals such as retirement planning, education funding, and wealth accumulation.

Why Time Horizon Matters in SIP Investing

Time is one of the most critical factors in SIP performance.

A longer investment horizon allows:

• Greater participation across market cycles
• Reduced impact of short-term volatility
• Stronger compounding effect

Short-term fluctuations tend to even out over longer periods, making patience a key element of successful SIP investing.

Asset Allocation and Diversification: Building a Balanced Portfolio

SIP investing becomes more effective when combined with asset allocation and diversification.

Asset Allocation:

Distributing investments across:

• Equity funds (growth-oriented, higher risk)
• Debt funds (stability-oriented, lower risk)
• Hybrid funds (balanced exposure)

Diversification:

Spreading investments across sectors, industries, and instruments to reduce concentration risk.

Together, these strategies help create a more stable and balanced investment portfolio.

SIP Investing in India’s Mutual Fund Ecosystem

SIPs are widely offered by Asset Management Companies (AMCs) across India, including major fund houses such as HDFC Mutual Fund and others.

Their growing popularity is driven by:

• Easy digital onboarding
• Low entry barriers
• Increased financial awareness
• Preference for structured investing habits

Today, SIPs have become one of the most common ways retail investors participate in mutual funds.

SIP Calculator: A Learning Tool, Not a Guarantee

A SIP calculator is often used to estimate potential growth based on assumed returns, investment duration, and monthly contributions.

It helps investors understand:

• How compounding works over time
• The impact of consistent investing
• The relationship between time and growth

However, these calculations are only illustrative. Actual returns depend on market performance and economic conditions.

Important Risks and Considerations

While SIPs are a disciplined investment approach, investors should be aware of:

Market Risk

Mutual fund investments are subject to market fluctuations.

No Guaranteed Returns

Returns vary based on market conditions and fund performance.

Discipline is Key

Consistency often matters more than investment size.

Product Understanding

Each mutual fund has different risk levels and objectives.

SIPs as a Behavioural Advantage in Investing

Beyond financial mechanics, SIPs also help shape better investor behaviour.

They encourage:

• Emotional discipline during volatility
• Long-term thinking over short-term reactions
• Regular saving habits
• Structured financial planning

In many ways, SIPs act as a bridge between financial theory and real-world investor behaviour.

Conclusion: A Structured Path to Long-Term Financial Stability

SIP investing is not about predicting markets or chasing short-term gains. It is about building a disciplined, consistent approach to wealth creation over time.

By combining:

• Regular investing
• Long-term time horizon
• Rupee cost averaging
• Power of compounding
• Diversification

SIPs provide a structured framework for navigating volatile markets while steadily building financial security.

In a world of uncertainty, SIPs offer one simple advantage—the ability to stay invested when it matters most.

New Delhi, June 19: A World Economic Forum (WEF) assessment has highlighted that only 24 per cent of countries globally have made progress across all major energy transition metrics in 2026, underscoring uneven global advancement in achieving secure, affordable, and sustainable energy systems.

The report notes that while several nations are advancing renewable energy adoption and improving energy security, many continue to face challenges in balancing sustainability, reliability, and affordability in their energy systems.

Against this backdrop, India has been identified as a key player in the next phase of the global energy transition, driven by its large-scale energy demand, expanding infrastructure, and growing investments in clean and renewable energy sources.

Uneven Global Energy Progress

The WEF assessment points to significant disparities in global energy transition progress, with only a minority of countries showing improvements across all core dimensions of energy performance.

Key challenges include policy coordination gaps, financing constraints, and uneven access to advanced clean energy technologies.

India’s Expanding Energy Footprint

India’s growing role in the global energy landscape is attributed to its rapid expansion in renewable capacity, continued policy focus on clean energy development, and efforts to ensure energy security alongside economic growth.

The country is increasingly seen as a critical market influencing global energy demand patterns and future transition pathways.

Outlook

The report concludes that the next phase of the global energy transition will depend on stronger international cooperation, sustained investment flows, and accelerated deployment of clean technologies, with India expected to remain a central driver in this evolving framework.

New Delhi, June 19: India’s gold imports declined sharply by 39 per cent in May following an increase in import duty, according to data cited by the World Gold Council (WGC). The decline reflects weaker domestic demand amid higher prices and policy changes in the bullion market.

The report also noted that gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded their first net outflows in over a year, indicating a shift in investor sentiment and reduced investment demand during the month.

The fall in imports is largely attributed to higher landed costs after the duty hike, which pushed up domestic prices and led to cautious buying from jewellers and consumers.

Gold ETFs, which had seen steady inflows in recent months, witnessed outflows in May, driven by profit booking and price volatility in global and domestic markets.

Despite the monthly decline, the WGC stated that long-term demand for gold remains supported by cultural buying patterns, portfolio diversification needs, and global economic uncertainty. However, near-term demand trends are expected to remain sensitive to policy changes and price movements.

New Delhi, June 19, 2026: A potential disruption in fertiliser supply from West Asia could pose upside risks to India’s inflation outlook, even though the country currently maintains adequate buffer stocks, according to a CareEdge report.

The report highlights that fertilisers are a critical input for India’s agriculture sector, and any disturbance in global supply chains or price stability could have a cascading impact on domestic input costs and overall inflation trends.

CareEdge noted that while India’s present stock position and diversified sourcing strategy provide near-term stability, prolonged disruptions in West Asia could increase pressure on fertiliser availability and pricing.

The report further stated that India’s dependence on imported fertiliser components makes global geopolitical developments an important factor in managing domestic inflation risks.

Overall, while the short-term outlook remains stable due to sufficient buffers, the report cautions that sustained external shocks could elevate inflationary pressures if supply disruptions persist.

Bengaluru, June 19: Myntra’s End of Reason Sale, now in its 24th edition, recorded 1.3X growth in first-time shoppers over the June edition last year, with non-metro markets accounting for 55% of that share. Cities such as Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Indore, Guwahati, Surat, Nagpur, and Bhopal were among the strongest contributors. Made-in-India D2C brands under Myntra Rising Stars saw an average 40% growth in demand over the June edition of EORS last year. Together, these numbers reflect EORS’s growing role as a structural platform for brand growth, customer acquisition, and fashion and lifestyle discovery across India.

Featuring 6 million+ styles across fashion, beauty, footwear, accessories, home, and lifestyle, this edition of EORS saw 5,000 first-time partner brands leverage the platform to expand reach and connect with consumers at scale. D2C brands participating in EORS added nearly 13 lakh styles across categories, strengthening both the breadth and freshness of selection available to shoppers. Brands including VASTRADO, PLIX The Plant Fix, Mamaearth, The Souled Store, and Powerlook recorded an average of over 70% growth in demand over their daily average, underscoring the scale of opportunity EORS creates for emerging brands seeking national visibility.

Ritesh Mishra, SVP, Head of Revenue and Category, Myntra, said,

“EORS has always been a celebration of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, bringing together millions of customers and thousands of brands from across the country. We are particularly encouraged by the momentum witnessed across non-metro markets and the growth we were able to propel for emerging D2C brands, many of whom leveraged EORS to connect with customers at an unprecedented scale. As we continue to strengthen our technology-led shopping experience, we remain focused on bringing the best of trends from leading fashion and lifestyle brands to India’s digitally savvy consumers.”

Categories That Drove Demand

Customer demand this edition was shaped by seasonal needs like summer travel, weddings, and workwear. Men’s Casual Wear led across Early Access and Day 1, while Eyewear recorded the highest growth on Day 1. Women’s Ethnic Wear and Women’s Western Wear maintained strong traction through the event, with Beauty and Personal Care and Kidswear recording significant demand growth. Travel-led categories including trolley bags, backpacks, and travel accessories also saw increased demand, reflecting a mix of everyday and occasion-led purchasing.

The edition saw strong engagement across established brands including GUESS, Levi’s, Tommy Hilfiger, Puma, ASICS, The Ordinary, and L’Oreal, alongside new additions such as Kate Spade, Bardot, Longchamp, Aston Martin Watches, e.l.f. Beauty, Chloé, Pierre Cardin Bags, STRV, VAHRO, Sparklepop, Juicy Couture, Saucony, Gully Labs, and Official FIFA Jerseys among others.

Demand in non-metro markets was led by Women’s Ethnic Wear, Men’s Casual Wear, Beauty and Personal Care, and Sports Footwear. Brands that saw strong traction in these cities include Crocs, Bata, Nike, Lacoste, Timex, Snitch, Koskii, Libas, H&M, MANGO, CAI, ALDO, Sangria, Mamaearth, Maybelline, and L’Oreal among others.

M-Now Brings Speed to the Sale

Myntra’s hyper-speed delivery proposition M-Now saw a surge in demand during EORS across fashion, beauty, accessories, and travel-related categories. Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai were the strongest markets, while demand from Patna, Jaipur, Lucknow, and Ahmedabad highlighted growing adoption beyond metros. Live across eleven cities, M-Now gave customers access to 1 lakh+ styles with deliveries starting from 30 minutes. Popular brands among M-Now shoppers included Levi’s, Tommy Hilfiger, adidas, Manyavar, Libas, Indo Era, Michael Kors, Fossil, Skechers, Maybelline, and Lakmé.

FWD Records Strong Gen Z Demand

FWD, Myntra’s Gen Z-focused proposition, saw strong engagement during EORS, contributing significantly to platform orders. The proposition featured 700K+ styles from brands including SZN, Freakins, Bonkers Corner, Glitchez, Anouk Rustic, Lulu and Sky, KPOP, and Outzider among others.

Half the depth, double the possibilities:At 60 per cent slimmer than comparable models in PPDS’ Philips Signage portfolio, the new, sleek and stylish Philips Signage 7000 Series opens exciting new installation opportunities to partners and customers, packaging 4K UHD visual performance and AI ready processing power with a slender and stylish presentation for almost any setting.

InfoComm, Amsterdam, June 19: PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its thinnest and lightest 4K UHD digital signage line to date, with the Philips Signage 7000 Series UltraSlim displaylaunching at InfoComm 2026.

Making its official debut on Philips boothC9000in Las Vegas,the dazzling and unmistakable Philips Signage 7000 Series signals the creation of an exciting new line within PPDS’ evolving digital signage portfolio, opening a wealth of exciting installation opportunities for 24/7 environments where proven quality, unparalleled performance, andvisual aesthetics really matter.

Fuelled and finessed using invaluable feedback from global partners and customers around the world – including those with past and current experience of using comparable competitor offerings – the landscape and portrait mountable UHD Philips Signage 7000 Series UltraSlim comes in a choice of size options, including 43”, 50”, 55” and 65”.

Thinner, lighter, smarter

Built for versatility and flexibility,the Philips Signage 7000 Series will be available in warehouses from Q4 2026 to support a diverse range of verticals and environments – with retail, corporate, public venues, hospitality, and food and beverage among target markets.

Designed with a depth of just 30mm for the 65” model and 28.5mm on all others, it is an incredible 60 per cent less deepthan its closest Philips Signage counterpart – the Philips Signage 4050Q. The 43”, 50” and 55” models are 10 per cent lighter than their 4050Q size equivalents, and the 65” model weighs 20% less than its 4050Q comparison.

Impossible to ignore, whether used to showcase the latestfashion styles in a retail store or to display mouthwatering menus in a bar or restaurant, allPhilips Signage 7000 Series models bring500 nits brightness inside an elegant11.5mmeven bezel design.

Bart Wouters, International Product Manager at PPDS, commented:“The Philips Signage 7000 Series delivers brilliance and beauty for almost any environment, enhancing and opening new opportunities for an even wider audience. Essentially, it brings all the features you expect from our premium Philips Professional Displays, together with an allnew, ultra slim design.”

Commenting from the showfloor at InfoComm 2026, Andrea Barbuti, Global Product Management Lead EMEA at PPDS, added: “The new Philips Signage 7000 Series marks a new chapter in our signage display design, delivering visually spectacular performance and presentation across an unparalleled range of use cases. With the allnew slimline design, together with reduced weight, the installation opportunities are limitless.”

Beauty inside and out

Internally – mirroring other Android SoC models from PPDS – the Philips Signage 7000 Series comes with the outof thebox features and functionalitiesthat have become standard hallmarks of Philips Professional Displays, allowing each display to be tailored to meet the unique requirements of every customer.

Running on a professional Android 16SoC and with a TOPS 3.0 Neural Processing Unit ready for AI applications,the Philips Signage 7000 Series brings complete reliability and peace of mind to installations, with trusted connectivity and security built in. All while enabling customers to select and install their preferred native Android apps and software directly onto the display.

Unlocking its full power and intelligence still further, the Philips Signage 7000 Series joins PPDS’ portfolio of displays that are compatible with the Philips Wave remote display management platform, puttingusers in complete control.

Saving on costs, energy, and environmental impact via optimised settings, Philips Wave offers simplified installation and setup, monitoring and controlling displays, upgrading firmware, managing playlists, and setting power schedules. Challenges can be overcome quickly and efficiently with the ability to spot issues in real time or even to identify potential problemsbefore they occur.

Philips Wave users also have access to the Philips ProStore, eliminating any concerns around compatibility with selected partner software and applications used in – but not exclusively for – healthcare, corporate, retail, education, hospitality, and more.

For additional peace of mind, the Philips Signage 7000 Series also features PPDS’ FailOver technology, automatically playing backup content on screen in the unlikely event of a primary media player failure, ensuring screens remain active when it matters.

Connected, secure, sustainable

Ideal for presentation settings, such as in meeting rooms, corporate boardrooms and classrooms, the Philips Signage 7000 Series also comes withintegrated Philips SmartBrowser app, which leverages HTML5 to enable managers to set URLs to play as a media source.

Wireless screen sharing is available with optional Philips ScreenShare, while the Philips Signage 7000 Series also provides a full suite of connections, includingHDMI, USB-C, RS232, LAN, USB, WiFi, and Bluetooth, to meet user preferences and promote the reuse of existing cables and equipment.

On the subject of recycling, the Philips Signage 7000 Series adheres to PPDS’ commitment to bringing more sustainable products, using recycled resin for the display’s housing, while significantly reducing plastic used internally, as well as in the packaging.

Andrea Barbuticontinued:“We are not the first manufacturer to launch a slimline digital signage offering, but as a company that prides itself on delivering reliable, versatile, and innovative solutions to market, we wanted to deliver better, rather than to try to win any races in bringing it to market.”

Bart Wouters concluded: “We have bided our time and communicated carefully with customers to ensure we have shaped the Philips Signage 7000 Series around true market needs. We are thrilled with the results and, more importantly, so are our partners and customers, whose insight has played an integral role in its design and development.”

 

 

New Delhi, June 19: India’s cement sector is expected to witness record capacity additions in the coming period, which is likely to keep industry utilisation levels stable in the range of 70–71 per cent, according to a recent industry report.

The report highlights that while cement demand continues to remain strong, supported by sustained infrastructure development, housing growth, and government-led capital expenditure, the simultaneous addition of new production capacities is expected to balance overall utilisation levels.

Analysts noted that demand for cement remains robust, driven by ongoing construction activity across roads, railways, urban infrastructure, and housing projects. However, large-scale capacity expansions by major industry players are likely to prevent a sharp increase in utilisation rates in the near term.

Despite this, the sector’s long-term outlook remains positive, with steady demand visibility supported by India’s infrastructure-led growth trajectory. Continued investments in construction and urban development are expected to sustain consumption momentum.

Experts also believe that stable utilisation levels could help maintain pricing discipline in the market, thereby supporting profitability across key cement manufacturers. Efficient capacity planning and phased expansions are expected to ensure a balanced industry environment.

Overall, the report indicates that India’s cement industry remains well-positioned to support the country’s ongoing economic and infrastructure development while maintaining operational stability.

URBANA, Ill. – Soils that are exposed to prolonged drought often develop desiccation cracks, which impact soil properties and exacerbate moisture loss through evapotranspiration. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign examines the evolution of soil cracking and how cracks interact with storage and movement of water in the soil. The findings can help improve hydrological models essential for water management. 

“As moisture evaporates from the soil, it induces stress. Once this stress exceeds the tensile strength of the soil, the soil breaks and desiccation cracks form. The cracks open additional surface area for moisture to transfer from the soil to the atmosphere, causing soil with cracks to become even drier,” said lead author Kristelle Dela Cruz, a doctoral student in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, part of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences and The Grainger College of Engineering at Illinois.

Soils are generally described based on their texture and structure, explained co-author Maria Chu, professor in ABE. “Texture refers to the percentages of sand, silt, and clay that make up the soil. Structure describes how these different components are arranged into clumps or aggregates. When the soil cracks it affects the organization of components, changing the soil structure.” 

The research team built a lysimeter – an instrument which measures the water balance of soil – to replicate field conditions in the lab. The lysimeter contained a column with one cubic foot of silt loess, a soil common in the U.S. Midwest. They added an environmental chamber with temperature control and a tile drain to allow for drainage flow.

In the lysimeter, the researchers simulated heat wave conditions at 40 degrees Celsius and exposed the soil to multiple cycles of wetness and drying to mimic soil crack evolution. 

“We cannot directly measure evaporation, but we can estimate the total loss of water from the soil by tracking the changes in weight through time, which can indicate the amount of water that has been lost from the system,” said co-author Jorge Guzman, research assistant professor in ABE.

The researchers also attached a camera on top of the environmental chamber and monitored the propagation of cracks through time, measuring the area occupied by cracks relative to the total area of the soil surface. They correlated this information with the hydrologic variables observed from the subsurface and evaporation rate. 

“Most hydrological models assume soil structure to be static, whereas we’re trying to determine how changes in soil structure affect the hydrologic variables over time. This will be helpful in assessing drought impacts, as well as the soil water availability,” Dela Cruz said.

Once soil cracks have developed, they tend to remain stable over time if there is no intervention, permanently affecting the soil’s ability to retain moisture.

“Soil without cracks is more protected against water loss. We can see from our data that the cracks accelerate the process of water transfer from the soil to the air. Then, the soil area that contacts the air becomes drier, and it changes the dynamic of how water redistributes in the soil. Eventually there is a decrease in evaporation, but that’s because the water is already gone,” Guzman explained.

“While the experiment focused on bare soil, it will also be important to evaluate the impact of vegetation and transpiration from plants,” he added. “What happens once you have soil cracks and vegetation, and the soil and plants are competing for water?”

The paper, “Desiccation cracks and their impacts on bare soil evaporation,” is published in Soil & Tillage Research [DOI: 10.1016/j.still.2026.107207].

 Research in the College of ACES is made possible in part by Hatch funding from USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The study was also supported by a seed grant provided by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Campus Research Board.

Mumbai, June 19:As Indian travellers become increasingly digital-first in their spending behaviour, the way they pay overseas is evolving rapidly. From spending on daily essentials and transportation to swiping for experiences, dining, or shopping, travellers are increasingly choosing contactless and wallet-based payments over cash. However, while rewards programmes have become commonplace in India’s payments ecosystem, benefits linked to international prepaid forex card spends remain limited. Addressing this gap, Thomas Cook (India) Limited – India’s leading omnichannel foreign exchange services company, has introduced an industry-first cross-border rewards programme for customers using its forex cards, rewarding international spends on leading global brands.

Under the programme, Thomas Cook’s Forex Cards customers will now enjoy 10% rewards-back on POS, contactless and e-commerce spends across  brands including Grab, 7-Eleven, Starbucks, McDonald’s, KFC, Careem and Burger King. Applicable on a minimum spend of USD 25 per merchant, customers can earn cashback of up to USD 10 per day across participating merchants, with rewards issued in the form of Amazon vouchers, subject to applicable terms and qualifying spend thresholds.

The rewards programme is expected to drive greater usage of prepaid forex cards for everyday overseas purchases, encourage a shift from cash withdrawals to retail spends, and deepen customer engagement through repeat usage. By rewarding transactions across travel, dining and lifestyle categories, Thomas Cook India is further enhancing the value proposition of its forex cards for international travellers.

Available across all Thomas Cook India’s Visa and Mastercard Forex Cards, the initiative complements the cards’ existing benefits, including multi-currency capabilities, global acceptance and integration with digital payment platforms such as Google Pay.

Mr. Deepesh Varma, Chief Business Officer – Foreign Exchange, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, said,

“International travellers today expect their payment solutions to be as seamless and rewarding as the travel experience itself. While prepaid forex cards are already a secure and cost-efficient way to manage overseas spending, we see a significant opportunity to drive greater usage for everyday purchases abroad. Our industry-first cross-border rewards programme has been designed to encourage customers to actively transact using their Borderless Travel Card across transport, dining, retail and lifestyle categories while earning meaningful benefits in return. The initiative also supports our broader objective of accelerating the shift from cash withdrawals to secure, contactless and digital-first payment solutions. Together with our recent expansion to 28 currencies, we are strengthening our Borderless Travel Card proposition to deliver greater convenience, value and flexibility for the globally mobile Indian traveller.”

New Delhi, June 19: The government on Thursday inaugurated Bharat Buildcon 2026, a major industry platform aimed at deepening engagement and collaboration among builders, developers, and key stakeholders in the construction and infrastructure sector.

The initiative seeks to bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and technical experts to exchange ideas, explore new technologies, and promote best practices in construction and urban development. Officials said the platform will help accelerate knowledge sharing and strengthen coordination within the rapidly growing infrastructure ecosystem.

Bharat Buildcon 2026 is expected to focus on modern construction techniques, sustainable building practices, smart infrastructure solutions, and innovation-driven growth in the real estate and construction sectors. The event will also highlight opportunities for investment and partnership across housing, commercial development, and infrastructure projects.

Government representatives emphasized that the construction sector plays a vital role in driving economic growth, generating employment, and supporting urban transformation. Strengthening industry interaction is expected to improve project efficiency, reduce delays, and enhance overall quality standards.

From an economic perspective, increased collaboration within the construction ecosystem is likely to boost capital formation, stimulate demand across allied industries such as cement, steel, logistics, and engineering, and contribute to broader infrastructure-led growth.

The government reiterated its commitment to fostering a transparent, efficient, and innovation-friendly environment for the construction sector, aligning with its vision of modern and sustainable urban development.