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ICICI Pru AMC’s S Naren on contrarian investing, AI risks and navigating a volatile market

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  • S Naren discusses oil, US rates and AI risks
  • He says contrarian investing can extend beyond value stocks
  • Views on small-cap valuations may inform Indian investors’ allocation to small and midcap stocks

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