The document provides an outlook on the Indian equity and fixed income markets for October 2018. It summarizes the performance of various global and Indian indices in September, with Indian equities suffering declines. It recommends staying cautious on equities and preferring large caps over mid and small caps. For fixed income, it suggests maintaining a cautious approach and staying in low duration funds given concerns around tightening liquidity. Specific mutual fund schemes are highlighted for their ability to benefit from market volatility through dynamic asset allocation.