The Future of Mid & Small Caps Depends on This! | Ft. Gautam Baid

📈 Check out Prosper: https://getprosper.club?invite=YUTB-INVT 📈 Join our Investing Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GIlDoSqeBtW... In this podcast, Gautam Baid, an investor and author with more than 15 years of experience, shares his views on the Indian stock market, the economy, and the factors that could shape investing over the coming years. The discussion begins with why Indian markets have remained flat, how global events and artificial intelligence are influencing the markets, and what investors should be paying attention to instead of getting distracted by short-term movements. A major part of the conversation focuses on sector selection and the overall market outlook. Gautam explains his views on the future of the IT sector, mid- and small-cap stocks, the role of DIIs and FIIs, and how government policies can influence foreign investments in India. He also shares whether he follows growth investing or value investing and explains the most important macro indicator he tracks before making investment decisions. The podcast also covers how Gautam looks for opportunities in ancillary businesses instead of only focusing on industry leaders. He explains the framework he uses to identify promising sectors, the factors he considers before investing, and why understanding the bigger picture is important for long-term wealth creation. Throughout the session, he shares practical insights from his experience of investing across different market cycles. Towards the end, the discussion shifts towards investor mindset and conviction. Gautam explains why confidence comes from research and having a clear investment process rather than following market sentiment. If you want to understand where the Indian stock market could be headed, how experienced investors think about sectors, and what factors matter while making long-term investment decisions, this podcast offers practical and easy-to-understand insights for every investor. Disclaimer: The ideas, analyses, and strategies shared on this platform are for educational purposes only. They should not be interpreted as financial advice. Any decision to act on the content provided is made at your own risk. Join our community: https://t.me/upsurgecommunity Check out our Conversation with top Investors in India:    • Podcasts   Follow Us On Other Socials⚡ 🌐Our Website: https://www.upsurge.club/?invite=YUTB... 📈Instagram:   / upsurge_club   ✍LinkedIn:   / upsurge-club   🐦Twitter:   / upsurge_club   Telegram Community: https://t.me/upsurgecommunity What is Upsurge.club? 🤔 We are a one-stop solution for learning trading, investing & finance from leading industry experts. Choose from our curated range of 350+ courses, along with live webinars and discussions, to stay one step ahead of your peers when it comes to stock market trading & investing. Start your stock market journey today with upsurge.club. 🚀 Timestamps: 00:00 Preview 01:40 Why Have Indian Markets Been Flat? 04:42 The Future of the IT Sector 10:19 Gautam Baid’s Most Important Macro Indicator 13:16 Is Gautam Baid a Growth or Value Investor? 14:34 How to Stay Confident as an Investor 16:24 The Future of DIIs and FIIs in India 19:19 Gautam Baid’s Experience in Fund Management 22:01 Will the Government Make Things Easier for FIIs? 24:37 The Future of Mid- and Small-Cap Stocks 27:47 Sectors to Watch Over the Next 3-5 Years 38:14 Why Gautam Focuses on Ancillary Businesses 44:08 How to Select the Right Sector 55:21 How to Build Conviction as an Investor 57:21 Conclusion #upsurge #financiallyfit #screener #fundamentalanalysis #valuationary #basicsofstockmarket #stockmarketbeginners #stockmarket #investing