Ep 019 - Strengthening Your Portfolio in a Market Dip

If you’ve checked your portfolio recently, chances are it hasn’t been a comfortable experience. Since the start of 2026, equity markets were down over 13-15% and now they are recovering. The Nifty 50, which represents India’s largest companies, had corrected sharply and mid‑ and small‑cap stocks had fallen even more.

So naturally, questions are coming up. What is happening in the markets? This episode is not about predicting markets or timing the bottom. It’s about understanding risk, staying disciplined, and aligning your investments with your real‑life goals, especially in uncertain times. Lisa Pallavi Barbora and Ravi Samalad discuss how to navigate this volatile market and reposition your portfolios.

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