Large population and relatively young demo- graphic to drive growth across different sectors with existing and emerging opportunities. India ranks no.2 in the list of countries by population1 and is set to play an increasing role in the world economy with continuous efforts for reforms to support sustainable growth2.

Global smaller companies have been found to exhibit attractive risk-return characteristics than their large-cap counterparts and are likely to offer additional diversification to an investor’s investment portfolio3. Small-cap companies are normally more focused on specific products or services within a niche market, which are likely to expand faster with the potential of longer periods of compounding growth.

The healthcare sector will continue to be at the forefront of research and development amid rising demand from a larger middle-class demographic, bigger aging population and longer life expectancy4. From mobile wellness and fitness technologies to advancements in disease detection and treatment, healthcare remains an essential theme of a better future.

1. Source: https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/india-population/
2. Is South Asia Ready for Take Off? : A Sustainable and Inclusive Growth Agenda, Manuela Goretti, Daisaku Kihara, Ranil M Salgado and Anne Marie Gulde, November 2019
3. Why global small-cap stocks are becoming an important part of institutional portfolios, Raina Oberoi, MSCI, Mar 2017
4. Source: https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/industries/healthcare/emerging-trends-pwc-healthcare.html

Robotics, AI and automation have developed dramatically with increasing focus on driving efficiency and productivity into many new areas that will have a profound effect on our lives. From cloud-based service to 3D-printing or near-real-time translation, the market has seen many ‘disruptors’ expand rapidly with resilient profit growth. Companies that are the true pioneers of the industry will continue to invest and to innovate, creating new opportunities for investors to take part in these changes that are or will be the trends in the future.