Wealth
Where to Invest 10 Lakh Rupees
The US-Iran war, equity market turbulence and rupee pressure have added new uncertainties to Indian markets. Four financial experts weigh in on how to invest and earn better returns right now.
India’s growth story is losing momentum.
Just as the economy began to stabilize after the hit from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, a fresh shock emerged in the form of the war in Iran — injecting new uncertainty into markets. What’s worse, even as hopes of a ceasefire emerged and global stocks rebounded, Indian equities continue to lag, as does the rupee, despite the central bank’s best efforts.
For investors, that means volatility is back. The question now isn’t just how to generate returns, it’s how to protect capital.
We asked four investment experts how they would deploy 10 lakh rupees in a market shaped by geopolitical risk and cautious consumer behavior.
Their answers ranged from holding more cash and using arbitrage or absolute-return funds, to treating gold as a hedge rather than a hero. And even when the current conflict subsides, they warned, its effects on companies and markets will linger.
We also asked each for a wildcard idea — a less conventional and more indulgent way to spend the money. Their advice may intrigue you.
Check out our first three editions of Where to Invest 10 Lakh Rupees, which ran in February this year, and May and September last year.
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