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SIPs May Disappoint, Real Estate Remains Safe Bet: Shankar Sharma

By GeoSquare News Desk · Published 2026-10-23

Market veteran Shankar Sharma has cautioned that systematic investment plans (SIPs) may disappoint investors in the coming years. He advises a reallocation towards fixed income, gold, and real estate to preserve and grow wealth.

Why Real Estate Gains Favour

With equity markets facing macroeconomic headwinds, real estate offers a hedge against volatility. For Maharashtra buyers, residential and commercial properties in cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur continue to show steady demand, supported by infrastructure development and housing finance availability.

What Investors Should Consider

Sharma's comments reinforce the importance of asset diversification. For property investors, this means evaluating ready-to-move-in projects, checking clear titles, and focusing on locations with strong rental yields and future growth potential. Gold and fixed income remain complementary, but real estate provides tangible long-term security.

While no one can predict market movements, the veteran investor's advice aligns with a broader trend of moving from paper assets to physical assets. Maharashtra's property market, especially in the mid-income and luxury segments, is expected to remain resilient.