Sebi Launches Lifecycle Funds Amid Market Volatility; Experts Discuss Index Fund Strategies

India's Securities and Exchange Board (Sebi) has introduced lifecycle funds, a new mutual fund category that automatically adjusts asset allocation from equities to safer instruments as a set maturity date approaches, aiming to simplify goal-based investing and reduce emotional decisions. These funds feature glide paths with equity exposure decreasing over time. While asset managers welcome this innovation, some investors question if lifecycle funds add value or complexity. Separately, experts suggest that continuing investments in index funds during market dips may benefit long-term investors amid current market volatility.