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Chakri Lokapriya anticipates a strong year with robust fundamentals in new sectors. Smallcap index saw a 70% return. Focus on investors, traders, NBFCs, auto sector players like Maruti and TVS Motors, and companies like Shriram Finance, SBI, VIP and Safari. Also, Lokapriya says we will continue to hold on to Indian Hotels, Chalet Hotels, Lemon Tree, Thomas Cook.

Avi Mehta of Macquarie Group discusses the rural recovery potential based on agri incomes. The FMCG sector's growth, consumption trends, and paint sector dynamics are key points of interest for investors in India. Mehta says: "From a theme perspective, our key picks have been Asian Paints, Titan and DMart, in the sense of being a lot more focused on discretionary lens rather than the staple side given our concerns on rural recovery."

Rahul Sharma suggests focusing on largecaps for alpha generation, while considering smallcaps and midcaps at discounted prices. Nifty's positive trend and sector leaders' performance support an optimistic outlook for FY25. Sharma says: "As we have seen in the past, corrections have been bought into and this time also, it does not seem any different."

Expert view: Niraj Kumar, CIO at Future Generali India Life Insurance, expects FY25 driven by corporate earnings growth, policy continuity, geopolitical landscape.

Reliance's GRMs are currently at about $7.4 versus about $5.5 in the previous quarter. That is going to be a positive trigger. In the telecom business, the ARPU is steadily growing. InterGlobe Aviation is mirroring HDFC Bank's past. Uno Minda and Motherson Sumi show promise in the EV space. IndiGo dominates market share. Pharma sector sees growth potential.