"Time in the market is crucial for wealth creation. Geopolitical concerns, such as higher oil prices and active military action in the Middle East, can have a long-term impact on equity markets. Buybacks are becoming common as they are more tax-friendly for investors and allow companies to return excess cash. The commodity cycle may be affected by geopolitical concerns, with oil being the outlier. SIPs and other non-discretionary flows into equities provide a liquidity cushion for Indian equities. "