Harsha Upadhyaya predicts that mid and smallcap baskets are going to outperform the Nifty with 7-9% higher earnings growth. Strong SIPs signal market resilience. Positive outlook for FY25 earnings. Foreign investors expected to increase inflows.
Andrew Holland discusses small and midcaps growth dynamics, emphasizing price consideration for potential high returns in three to four years. Market sentiment shifts from bubble fears to a bullish outlook, focusing on stable fundamentals and growth opportunities despite overheated valuations. Holland says: "As long as you know your companies and the themes that you are playing, there are good opportunities."
Motilal Oswal Asset Management maintains equity investments with 1-3% cash positions. Chaturvedi foresees strong FY25 earnings and investment potential in new-age technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and NBFCs, amidst favorable market valuations and exit load adjustments. He also says that Motilal believes that the midcap and smallcap stocks might have higher growth in the future.
Vetri Subramaniam from UTI AMC raises concerns about midcap and smallcap valuations, suggesting asset allocation with debt for tax benefits. He emphasizes market uncertainties and the dominance of largecaps in dealing with economic changes. THe also says banks valuations are extremely attractive and this sector ought to punch its way through the next 2-3 years and participate in the country s growth.
Chandraprakash Padiyar expects FY25 as a consolidation year for markets, emphasizing better risk-reward in banking and housing sectors. Valuations in mid-cap space are high, while small-cap offers more stock picking opportunities at reasonable valuations. Padiyar says: "We believe the banking sector along with housing related sectors have better risk-to-rewards in our markets for the foreseeable future."