Festive tailwinds put auto, FMCG among 9 sectors on smallcase managers’ radar for Navratri 2025

As India steps into Navratri 2025, investment managers on smallcase have spotlighted nine high-conviction sectors expected to benefit from festive tailwinds, policy reforms, and structural growth. The country’s festive economy is surging, with e-commerce sales projected to hit ₹1.2 lakh crore (+27% YoY), UPI transactions crossing 20 billion, and MSME festive credit demand rising 35–40%.