SIP Pauses: Common Practice or Investment Blunder? Experts Weigh In
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News18•09-01-2026, 15:04
SIP Pauses: Common Practice or Investment Blunder? Experts Weigh In
- •A significant number of SIPs are discontinued monthly, with 43.18 lakh stoppages in November 2025 alone.
- •This includes both early cessations and SIPs completing their set tenure.
- •Overall SIP contributions saw a rare dip in November 2025 (Rs 29,445 crore) compared to October (Rs 29,529 crore).
- •Reasons for stopping SIPs vary, including fund switching, tenure completion, achieving financial goals, poor fund performance, or financial emergencies.
- •Financial advisors generally caution against pausing SIPs, as it negates the benefit of rupee cost averaging, especially during market corrections.
Why It Matters: While SIP pauses are frequent, experts advise against them to maximize long-term investment benefits.
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