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War jitters are not a reason to exit equities and investors should instead step up systematic investment plans (SIPs), mutual fund leaders said, even as the ongoing West Asia conflict fuels volatility and dents near-term returns.
DP Singh, Deputy MD & Joint CEO of SBI MF, said one-year returns may look weak, but longer-term performance remains intact. “Three-year returns are still in the range of 10%, 12%, or 15%, so people have not lost money,” he noted, urging investors to increase allocations and expand participation. He added that boosting SIP accounts could help stabilise markets and reduce reliance on foreign flows.
A Balasubramanian, MD & CEO of Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, said volatility is an inherent part of equities and should not deter long-term investors. “Bullishness is never permanent, nor is bearishness permanent,” he said, adding that Indian equities are likely to grow in line with nominal GDP, driving strong compounding over time.
Feroze Azeez, Joint CEO of Anand Rathi Wealth, pointed to historical data to reinforce the case for staying invested. “In 11 out of the 12 instances, the Nifty re-established the earlier level and went 10% higher,” he said, referring to past war episodes. He added that even after sharp corrections, equities have delivered strong returns, with post-decline three-year gains averaging nearly 19% annually.
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First Published: Apr 1, 2026 5:52 PM IST