The yoga of asset allocation: Why stability matters more than ever

An opinion piece drawing parallels between yoga and asset allocation strategy, urging investors to balance equities with fixed-income to weather rising market volatility. It notes that India's benchmark 10-year bond yield paused its recent drop due to stalled US-Iran talks lifting oil prices, profit-booking, and El Nino-linked monsoon and inflation concerns. The article highlights that 2023 saw traditional portfolios stabilise as bonds cushioned equity volatility, reinforcing the role of government securities and high-quality corporate bonds.