Everyone loves a rising market—but the moment it falls, fear takes over.
The Sensex has dipped from 85,800 to 73,200, and panic is in the air. But should it be? If you’re certain about the long-term outcome, why let short-term noise derail you?
Over the decades, Sensex has grown despite corrections. With India’s booming economy, I wouldn’t be surprised if we see 3 lakh in the 2030s (I wrote about it here). But to benefit, you need to stay invested.
A Reality Check
In the short term, the Sensex can feel unpredictable. But look beyond a 1-month or 1-year view, and the picture changes completely—over 10 or 20 years, the market has consistently moved upward.
If you’re looking at the 1-month or 1-year chart, the market seems volatile and discouraging. But zoom out to 10 or 20 years, and the picture changes completely.
Yet, despite all those corrections, it has multiplied wealth for patient investors.
When the Market Drops, Investors Panic. But Should You?
Every time the market drops 10% or 20%, I hear the same questions:
- Should I stop my SIPs?
- Should I wait until things settle down?
- Should I sell everything and move to cash?
🚨 “Does that really make sense? That’s like canceling your gym membership because you didn’t get abs in a month!”
If you’re in your 30s or 40s, or still far from retirement, you should be excited when the market falls. Think about it:
- Market dips allow you to invest more at lower prices—whether through SIPs or lumpsum investments, you’re getting more value for your money.
- The market is down 15% from its all-time high—so if you missed investing last year, here’s your second chance at the same prices.
Long-term investors don’t fear corrections—they embrace them.
The Market Will Go Up in the Future
I don’t know what will happen in the next month or year.
But over the next decade and beyond, do you really think India’s best businesses will stop growing? That consumption will decline? That our economy will slow down permanently?
🚀 India’s economy is growing—faster than your family’s WhatsApp forwards!
When businesses grow, so does your investment.
What Should You Do Now?
📌 “Stay invested—don’t be that person who sells at the bottom and then complains at the top!”
- Continue investing – Whether through SIPs or lumpsum, you’re buying quality investments at lower prices, just like getting them on sale.
- Rebalance, don’t react – If needed, adjust your asset allocation, but don’t make emotional exits.
The Best Time to Invest? Right Now.
⏳ Most people regret not investing earlier.
But when the market dips, I hear: “This is a bad time to invest.”
No, this is exactly the time to invest.
Long-term wealth isn’t built by reacting to market noise—it’s built by staying the course.
