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Should you tweak your investing strategy based on inflation? Read here

From meeting short-term goals to saving for retirement, inflation can spoil all your investing plans.

Inflation is forecast to average 6.7 per cent in 2022-23, says an RBI estimate.

 In the high inflation cycle, it is recommended to re-look at your investing strategy and even tweak your asset allocation.


When interest rates are on an upward spiral because of high inflation, one can allocate some of the money to fixed income instruments such as fixed deposits.


One must factor in inflation to re-assess financial goals and invest money in accordance with the changed circumstances.



In the long term, one must choose equity over fixed income instruments since the former gives inflation-hedged return.


One can make the most of market correction by investing in good quality businesses during such times.


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