Vikas Khemani, founder of Carnelian Asset Management, identifies five key sectors for India's future growth: financial services, manufacturing, consumption, infrastructure, and services.
Khemani emphasizes long-term investment strategies and stock-specific conviction despite global uncertainties.
He anticipates earnings growth of around 13–15% this year and foresees markets hitting new highs.
Carnelian's stock bets include Laurus Labs and Newgen, with notable success stories in these investments.
Khemani advises patience and avoiding blind momentum chasing in investments.
The fund remains bullish on select private sector banks and NBFCs in financials, and sees potential in manufacturing sectors like chemicals, auto components, pharmaceuticals, and defence.
India's rising per capita income is perceived as a long-term driver for consumption-related investments.
Infrastructure areas like railways and airports, along with non-IT services such as travel and tourism, are in focus for future opportunities.
Khemani encourages staying invested in India's structural growth story and remaining patient amid global events.