Rajeev Thakkar On Market Crash Fears, Oil Prices & Why SIP Investors Shouldn’t Panic
Rajeev Thakkar On Market Crash Fears, Oil Prices & Why SIP Investors Shouldn’t Panic
Shailendra Bhatnagar
- Updated May 18, 2026 4:49 PM IST
Is the current market correction the start of a long bear market or just another temporary phase? In this powerful conversation, Rajeev Thakkar, CIO & Director of PPFAS Mutual Fund, explains why long-term investors should not panic despite rising crude oil prices, West Asia tensions, weak rupee and FII outflows. Drawing parallels with the 1991 Gulf War, 2008 financial crisis and past oil shocks, Thakkar says India and global markets have faced worse situations before - and recovered stronger. He believes the current volatility may last 12-18 months, but for young investors building wealth over decades, this phase is unlikely to matter in the long run. Watch this insightful take on markets, investing and staying calm during uncertainty.
