Navigating Geopolitical Uncertainty, Staying the Course

The year 2026 has tested investor conviction. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, crude oil surging from $61/barrel in December 2025 to $118 in March 2026 - a 57% spike in under three months

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The year 2026 has tested investor conviction. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, crude oil surging from $61/barrel in December 2025 to $118 in March 2026 - a 57% spike in under three months - the rupee at record lows near 95.33, and global trade recalibrations have pushed the Nifty 50 down ~8% year-to-date, as of May 5, 2026.

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