In this exclusive conversation, Gaurav Misra, Head – Equity at Mirae Asset Investment Managers (India), shares his nuanced take on why he remains optimistic about India’s small-cap and mid-cap segments despite rich valuations. With nearly 30 years of experience, Misra discusses how a disciplined, valuation-driven, and contrarian investment philosophy has powered the turnaround in Mirae’s Focused and Large Cap funds. He breaks down the fund’s successful calls in IT, banking, and fintech, why he’s betting on a revival in the consumption and real estate cycle, and how Mirae’s revamped sectoral research and stock-picking framework is positioning it for the $7-trillion India opportunity.