Market crashing due to global war news. Should I pause my Rs 50k SIPs and move to FD for 1yr?

Geopolitical shocks cause sharp initial sell-offs, but stopping your SIPs locks in your panic and misses out on buying large-caps at cheaper valuations while domestic growth remains intact.

When a geopolitical conflict breaks out, the immediate reaction is almost always a sharp drop in equities. However, historical data shows that markets usually absorb this initial shock quite fast. The real macroeconomic barometer to watch isn't the daily news headlines, but the duration of the conflict and the trajectory of crude oil prices.

If crude oil spikes past the $110 mark and stays there, it directly inflates our Current Account Deficit and tightens systemic liquidity. But if the conflict resolves within 1 to 3 months, the broader economic impact on India is highly manageable. Right now, underlying domestic growth indicators are actually very robust.

Credit growth in the banking sector is performing exceptionally well, and two-wheeler auto sales are showing strong numbers. Because of the global panic, valuations have become notably more attractive, especially in the large-cap space. By pausing your Rs 50k SIP now, you are essentially refusing to buy these strong domestic companies when they are on sale.

Corporate India has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to weather these macroeconomic shocks and bounce back. The best approach is to maintain your discipline, stick to your asset allocation, and let your SIPs accumulate units at lower prices.

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