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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Business
Surbhi Khanna

Sensex down over 10,800 points in 2026. Should mutual fund investors stay invested, increase SIPs or wait for clarity?

With the benchmark BSE Sensex down more than 10,894 points to 74,294 as of September 18, 2026, many investors are wondering whether to continue with SIPs and lumpsum investments during the market correction, hold their existing investments, or wait for greater clarity on the market's direction.

Financial planners and market experts say investors should avoid making decisions based solely on short-term market movements. The approach, however, may differ depending on an investor’s time horizon, risk appetite, existing asset allocation and liquidity needs.

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