For new investors, especially students and young professionals with modest amounts like Rs 10,000, a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) is generally recommended over a lump sum. Financial expert Harshvardhan Roongta advises SIPs to gradually enter the market, build discipline, and average investment costs. He suggests starting with low-cost index funds for long-term wealth creation.
Market Wrap: Sensex ends flat, Nifty holds 24,050 as Iran-US conflict keeps optimism in check
Sensex gained a mere 1 point to end at around 77,187, and Nifty 50 dropped around 6 points to close at nearly 24,073 on Thursday.