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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."

Deven Choksey favours the Adani group for 2024, citing their strong EBITDA growth, reduced debt ratio, and cash generation for expansion, especially in infrastructure assets like road, port, power, and commodity segments. The equations are favourable even from the timing point of view. The Adani Group is going to perform better going forward.

Avendus Capital CEO, Andrew Holland, optimistic about banking sector recovery. IT sector linked to US interest rates. Global factors influence market sentiment. Nifty levels may rise pre-election. Confidence returning post-turmoil, with focus on consumer spending and small banks. Holland further says: "The largecap banks will perform and if the commentary in the results season is more positive that the worst is over,"

Heineken's CEO optimistic about India's beer market, focusing on premium brands and local growth. The company invests in talent and capacity, aiming for category leadership and social relevance in the evolving market landscape. Brink says: "We are investing a lot in creating the premium capacity so that we can make the Heineken brand more available."

Amit Goel predicts a global bear market, advises a multi-asset approach. He also warns of overvaluation in defensive sectors and discusses post-election sector performance. Goel further anticipates minimal crude oil impact on equity markets amid global rate cuts. Goel says: "We would advise our investors to be extremely underweight in mod and smallcap segments and have a multi-asset approach in their portfolio