New Delhi, Oct. 5 -- Indian equity benchmarks recorded their sharpest monthly decline in September 2026 since March, with the Nifty 50 falling 6.1% to 22,620.45, while the BSE Sensex dropped 5.8% to 72,480.29. The decline marked the second consecutive monthly loss for both indices.

The sharp correction in the Indian stock market has left investors facing a dilemma: should fresh money be deployed into stocks after the Sensex and Nifty crash, or should investors seek safety in gold and silver after their strong rallies?

Meanwhile, both precious metals also witnessed a similar downturn in September. MCX gold prices fell around 3%; meanwhile, MCX silver plunged over 5.4%.

Given the prevailing volatility, experts advise against deploying al...