Market Down 14% in 2026: 5 Rules Investors Must Follow Now

• Sensex and Nifty 50 are down over 14% and 13% respectively year-to-date as of March 23, 2026, with Nifty IT falling over 23%.
• Don't stop SIPs: Fixed investments buy more units when prices fall, improving long-term returns.
• Stick to your original investment plan, designed for long-term goals and market fluctuations.
• Use market dips to invest gradually with surplus cash, benefiting from lower valuations without timing the bottom.
• Review asset allocation for rebalancing, but avoid major changes based on short-term fear; ignore market noise.