Stock Market Crash, April 14 -- It remains a difficult phase for investors as heightened volatility grips key asset classes such as equities and gold amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. With ceasefire negotiations failing to yield results, the near-term outlook for equities continues to appear uncertain, while persistently elevated crude oil prices raise concerns about potential disruptions to India's economic growth trajectory.

With benchmark indices correcting around 10% year-to-date and gold prices fluctuating between gains and losses, investors are increasingly uncertain about how to position their portfolios in the current environment.

Indian equity markets witnessed sharp volatility on Monday, April 13, with benchmark indices Sen...