Three bargain stocks from India’s mid-cap market

David Cornell of the India Capital Growth Fund selects three of his favourite stocks from the sub-continent.

India has been badly affected by Covid-19. But the virus cannot change the compelling long-term growth outlook. With manufacturers seeking to reduce their exposure to China, India is emerging as a viable alternative. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s offer of “red carpet” treatment to multinationals looking to base their operations in India bodes well, as do the country’s favourable demographics: more than 50% of the population are under the age of 25.

However, it is in India’s small and mid-cap companies that we see some of the biggest opportunities, particularly as they are welcoming home young entrepreneurial talent with a strong knowledge of best practice gained from employment or education abroad.

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David Cornell

David Cornell has extensive experience in asset management, with a particular interest in emerging markets.

David lives in London these days, but previously lived in Mumbai, where he was the principal advisor at Ocean Dial Advisers Asset Management, an India-focused investment company, and manager of th eIndia Capital Growth Fund.

In 2013 David became the MD and CIO at Ocean Dial. He held this title for nine years, in which time he successfully increased the growth and profitability of the business.

David graduated from the University of Durham with a degree in English and history. 

Before beginning his investment career, David served as a captain in the British Army.