Fear in the Market Is Nothing New
In the last 35 years, the global market has seen many ups and downs. Almost every year, or every two years, some big event has created fear in the market. Whenever such news comes, people start thinking that the market will crash and it will not move up again. This fear factor keeps coming again and again. It feels serious at that time, and many investors get worried.
Big Events That Shook Investors
If we look back at the 1990s, there were many major events. There was the Gulf War and Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait. There was the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi, the Harshad Mehta scam, the Babri Masjid demolition, and the Bombay bombings.
Governments failed, banks collapsed, and leaders resigned. Then came the Asian Financial Crisis. In recent years, we have seen the Yen carry trade unwind, FII sell-offs, US tariffs, the Iran-Israel war, and tariff threats by Donald Trump on the European Union. Each time, the news made people believe that the market could not survive.
News Creates Noise
Such news does not come once in a decade. It comes again and again. Every few days or weeks, a new story is created. A new fear spreads. The narrative becomes negative. It feels like this time the market will surely stop growing. The noise on TV and social media becomes very loud. Many people panic because of this constant flow of negative headlines.
Market’s Strong Journey
But when we look at the long-term chart, the story is very different. The market moved from around 1,000 points to nearly 80,000 points over the years. This shows strong resilience. There is an undercurrent of growth in the market that no news can fully destroy. Yes, there can be sharp falls. There can be sudden drops in a single day. For some days or even months, the market may struggle. But stopping the long-term move of a growing economy is almost impossible.
Growth Is the Real Driver
The main reason behind this long journey is growth in the country. When the economy grows, businesses grow. When businesses grow, markets move up over time. Short-term fear cannot stop long-term progress. Investors need to think beyond daily noise. Instead of reacting to every headline, it is important to understand why you are investing and what role the market plays in your financial journey.
A Rare Opportunity for Investors
Very few countries offer such a strong growth story. Investors in India are getting a chance to ride the growth curve of one of the fastest growing economies in the world. This kind of opportunity does not come often. The key is to rise above the noise, stay calm during fear, and focus on the bigger picture. In the end, patience and belief in long-term growth have always rewarded investors.
