Our Guiding Philosophy: A Vision Rooted in Five Pillars
Over two decades, our investment philosophy has matured and adapted to shifting market conditions, while our core values—rooted in quality, independent thought, and unwavering hard work—have remained constant. These five guiding pillars shape every decision we make, from what we invest in to when and for how long.
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Clarity Over Spin: Grounded in managed expectations and asset pricing
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Uncompromising on both Quality and Value
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Fiercely independent thought amid the noise
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Time in the markets, not timing the market: The Long Game
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Respect the Market and Business Cycles, they reveal opportunities to the informed
In every investment, we seek to strip away the narratives that often cloud true value. This begins by deeply understanding what’s already priced into an asset and what the market is expecting from it. We avoid being swayed by short-term hype or stories designed to entice. Instead, we look for hard facts, measurable results, and realistic outcomes. Managed expectations allow us to remain grounded, ensuring that our assessments are rooted in tangible reality rather than speculative projections. By cutting through market spin, we gain a clearer, long-term perspective that informs every decision.
We believe that quality and value are not mutually exclusive, but rather interdependent. A great company at a fair price is far superior to a mediocre company at a deep discount. Our approach involves a deep dive into the fundamentals of each business—its leadership, market position, competitive advantage, and long-term potential. We look beyond surface-level valuations, striving to identify businesses that are built to last. Compromising on either quality or value is not an option, as we understand that true success comes from aligning both factors. We are in search of enduring businesses that can weather market fluctuations and still thrive.
The financial markets are often a cacophony of opinions, each louder than the last. This constant barrage of news, forecasts, and chatter can easily lead to reactionary decisions. We reject this. Our strategy is rooted in independent thought, built on thorough research and deep analysis. We avoid the herd mentality and instead cultivate our own insights based on data, facts, and a clear understanding of the businesses we invest in. This discipline allows us to remain steadfast in the face of market noise, holding true to our convictions and trusting in the rigor of our research.
We are patient investors, fully embracing the long game. Our belief is that time in the market beats trying to time the market. While many chase short-term gains, we focus on long-term growth, allowing compounding to work its magic. We partner with exceptional entrepreneurs and visionary leaders who share our long-term vision. Together, we build for the future, not just the next quarter. This patient capital approach allows our investments to mature, leading to sustainable success over time. The rewards of long-term investing far outweigh the fleeting temptations of trying to outguess market movements.
We view cycles—both market and business—as natural phenomena that present valuable opportunities. Rather than fearing downturns or volatility, we embrace them with an informed and disciplined approach. Every business undergoes cycles of growth and contraction, and these cycles often reveal hidden opportunities. By understanding the rhythms of different industries and businesses, we can position ourselves to capitalize on undervalued opportunities during challenging times. Our ability to interpret these cycles, combined with our long-term perspective, enables us to turn short-term disruptions into drivers of future success.
Shareholding in listed companies
| # | Company | Sector | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AIRTEL | Telecommunications | Major player in mobile and broadband services across multiple regions. |
| 2 | ABSL AMC | Mutual Fund | Asset management company with high exposure to fixed income |
| 3 | AKUMS | Pharmaceuticals | Pure play CDMO company serving Indian market |
| 4 | APCOTEX | Chemicals | Asian Paints spin off - leader in specific emulsion polymers |
| 5 | BIOCON | Biopharmaceuticals | Renowned for its innovative biotech products and research in diabetes and oncology. |
| 6 | BIRET | REIT | Owner of commercial real estate largely focussed on Delhi/NCR market. |
| 7 | BLUEDART | Logistics | Air and premium logistics leader, a DHL company |
| 8 | CARYSIL | Consumer Durables | Exporter of kitchenware with growing product range |
| 9 | CEINSYS | IT Solutions | Provides cutting-edge software and technology solutions focused on Geo-Spatial Technology. |
| 10 | DBOL | Manufacturing | UP Based Sugar Producer diversifying into Ethanol |
| 11 | DHARMAJ | Agrochemicals | Fast growth agrochemical player in B2C and B2B |
| 12 | FERMENTA BIOTECH LIMITED | Biotechnology | Largest producer of Vitamin D3 in India. |
| 13 | GLOBUS SPIRITS LIMITED | Distilleries | Producer of ethanol, country liquor and premium spirit brands with a focus on quality and craftsmanship. |
| 14 | HDFC BANK LIMITED | Banking | Major banking institution offering a wide range of financial services and products. |
| 15 | HERITAGE FOODS LIMITED | Dairy Products | Dairy company fast foraying into the FMCG space through value added products. |
| 16 | HIKAL LIMITED | Chemicals/Pharma | Engages in the manufacture of specialty chemicals and pharmaceutical products. |
| 17 | IRIS BUSINESS SERVICES | Software Services | SAAS company building solutions addressing XBRL disclosures in financial markets. |
| 18 | INDIGRID | Power Transmission | Power InvIT with >10% yield |
| 19 | INFLAME ENTERPRISES LIMITED | Manufacturing | Contract manufacturer for a large percentage of chimneys in the Indian market. |
| 20 | INFOSYS LIMITED | IT Consulting | Leading provider of IT consulting and services with global reach. |
| 21 | JUBILANT PHARMA LIMITED | Pharmaceuticals | Diversified biotech and pharmaceutical company with growing presence in the radiopharmaceutical space. |
| 22 | KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK LIMITED | Banking | Provides comprehensive banking and financial services with a strong customer focus. |
| 23 | KRBL | Agri and Energy | India's largest basmati rice exporter |
| 24 | MIDHANI | Defense | Defence focused player and superalloys manufacturer |
| 25 | MODI NATURALS | Manufacturing | Commodity oil company diversifying into Ethanol and Q-Com FMCG |
| 26 | NGL Fine-Chem Ltd | Pharmaceuticals | Growing API company in the animal health space |
| 27 | PNB HOUSING FINANCE LIMITED | Finance | Change in management leading to affordable housing foray |
| 28 | POLYPLEX CORPORATION LTD | Pharmaceuticals | World leading company in production of BOPET films |
| 29 | RATEGAIN TRAVEL TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | Software Services | SAAS company providing technology solutions for travel and hospitality industries. |
| 30 | RELIANCE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | Conglomerate | Diversified conglomerate with interests in energy, petrochemicals, and retail. |
| 31 | SBI CARDS | Financial | Amongst Top 3 credit card issuers in India |
| 32 | SOLARA ACTIVE PHARMA SCIENCES LIMITED | Pharmaceuticals | Focuses on the development and production of pharmaceutical API products. |
| 33 | SUPRIYA LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED | Pharmaceuticals | Engaged in the development and manufacture of APIs with a high degree of backward integration. |
| 34 | TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED | IT Consulting | Offers a range of IT consulting and services to drive business transformation. |
| # | Company | Sector | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ABSL AMC (Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC) | Mutual Fund | Asset management company with high exposure to fixed income |
| 2 | ACC Ltd | Building Materials / Cement | Leading cement producer with fair valuations |
| 3 | Airtel (Bharti Airtel Ltd) | Telecommunications | Major player in mobile and digital services, upcoming data center play |
| 4 | Akums Drugs & Pharmaceuticals Ltd | Pharmaceuticals | Pure play CDMO company serving Indian market |
| 5 | Ambuja Cements Ltd | Building Materials / Cement | Fast growing capacity amongst leading Cement players |
| 6 | Angel One Ltd | Financial Services / Stockbroking | Technology-driven stockbroking and wealth management platform for retail investors in India. |
| 7 | Apcotex Industries Ltd | Chemicals | Leader in specific emulsion polymers |
| 8 | AWL Agri (Adani Wilmar Ltd) | FMCG / Agri-Business | Producer of edible oils, packaged foods, and agri-products under its flagship Fortune brand. |
| 9 | Axis Bank Ltd | Banking / Financial Services | Private sector bank offering retail, corporate, and wealth management services. |
| 10 | BIRET (Brookfield India Real Estate Trust) | REIT | Commercial REIT from Brookfield with > 90% occupancy |
| 11 | Blue Dart Express Ltd | Logistics | Air and premium logistics leader, a DHL company |
| 12 | Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd | Consumer Goods / Oral Care | A trusted FMCG brand offering oral and personal care products across the country. |
| 13 | Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd | Pharmaceuticals | Global pharmaceutical company, play on generic GLP-1 |
| 14 | Essel Propack (EPL Ltd) | Packaging / Manufacturing | Global leader in laminated plastic tubes used in FMCG and pharma packaging. |
| 15 | Globus Spirits Ltd | Distilleries | Potential premiumization play in liquor |
| 16 | HDFC Bank Ltd | Banking | Major banking institution offering a wide range of financial services and products. |
| 17 | Heritage Foods Ltd | FMCG | Dairy company fast foraying into the FMCG space through value added products. |
| 18 | Hero MotoCorp Ltd | Automotive | World’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, producing motorcycles and scooters for global markets. |
| 19 | IIFL Capital | Software Services | Provides investment banking, advisory, and wealth management services |
| 20 | IndiGrid (India Grid Trust) | Power Transmission | India’s first listed power sector InvIT focused on stable, long-term yield assets in energy infrastructure. |
| 21 | Infosys Ltd (INFY) | IT Consulting | Leading provider of IT consulting and services with global reach. |
| 22 | IRIS Business Services Ltd | Financial Technology / SaaS | SAAS company building solutions addressing XBRL disclosures in financial markets. |
| 23 | Jamna Auto Industries Ltd | Automotive / Components | India’s largest manufacturer of automotive suspension systems serving commercial vehicle OEMs. |
| 24 | Jubilant Pharma Ltd | Pharmaceuticals | Diversified biotech and pharmaceutical company with growing presence in the radiopharmaceutical space. |
| 25 | Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd | Banking | Provides comprehensive banking and financial services with a strong customer focus. |
| 26 | KRBL Ltd | Agri and Energy | India's largest basmati rice exporter |
| 27 | Madhavbaug (Vaidya Sane Ayurved Labs Ltd) | Healthcare / Wellness | Offers integrated Ayurvedic cardiac care and lifestyle therapy treatments across its nationwide clinics. |
| 28 | Modi Naturals Ltd | Manufacturing | Commodity oil company diversifying into Ethanol and Q-Com FMCG |
| 29 | Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd | Financial Services / Broking | Wealth management, stockbroking, and mutual fund services backed by strong research. |
| 30 | NGL Fine-Chem Ltd | Pharmaceuticals | Growing API company in the animal health space |
| 31 | Nuvama Wealth Management Ltd | Financial Services | Wealth management, broking, and investment banking services for institutional and retail clients. |
| 32 | Nuvoco Vistas Corporation Ltd | Building Materials / Cement | Cement and ready-mix concrete manufacturer under the Nirma Group. |
| 33 | Parag Milk Foods Ltd | Dairy / FMCG | Potential GST trigger in value added dairy, growing Protein franchise |
| 34 | PowerGrid Infrastructure Investment Trust (PGInvIT) | Infrastructure / Power | Owns and operates power transmission assets ensuring reliable grid infrastructure in India. |
| 35 | RateGain Travel Technologies Ltd | Software Services | SAAS company providing technology solutions for travel and hospitality industries. |
| 36 | Reliance Industries Ltd | Conglomerate | Diversified conglomerate with interests in energy, petrochemicals, and retail. |
| 37 | SBI Cards & Payment Services Ltd | Financial | One of India’s leading credit card issuers offering a range of consumer and business credit solutions. |
| 38 | Senco Gold & Diamonds Ltd | Jewellery / Retail | A heritage jewellery retailer known for its BIS-hallmarked gold, diamond, and bridal collections. |
| 39 | Supriya Life Sciences Ltd | Pharmaceuticals | Engaged in the development and manufacture of APIs with a high degree of backward integration. |
| 40 | Waaree Renewable Technologies Ltd | Renewable Energy | Solar EPC solutions provider with a global footprint. |
| 41 | WeWork India | Real Estate / Co-working | Premium coworking spaces and flexible office solutions across major Indian cities. |
