Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Narayanan Highlights Key Trends in Global Supply Chains and Earnings
Chokalingam Narayanan, a finance expert, talked about important changes happening in the world of business.
He said companies are now looking for different ways to manage their supply chains because of the war and other uncertainties.
Instead of just focusing on global supply chains, they are also considering local and friendly supply chains to be more resilient.
This means they might not be as efficient, but they can handle problems better.
Narayanan also mentioned that people are spending more on experiences rather than goods.
Additionally, new free trade agreements are opening up new markets for companies.
He believes the Indian stock market is at an interesting point, with good fiscal health but some uncertainty due to geopolitical issues.
Earnings growth has been decent, but recent events have slightly impacted it.
Narayanan also discussed different investment strategies and the importance of asset allocation.
Companies are shifting towards local and friendly supply chains for resilience.
People are increasingly choosing experiences over goods.
New free trade agreements are opening up new markets.
Indian stock market is at an interesting juncture with good fiscal health but geopolitical uncertainties.
Earnings growth has been decent, but recent events have slightly impacted it.
- Who
- Chokalingam Narayanan, an expert in finance and investment
- What
- Identified key emerging trends in global supply chains and earnings
- When
- Current and recent trends
- Where
- Global context, with a focus on India
- Why
- To provide insights into the current state and future prospects of the market
Supply Chain Diversification
Globalization
Supply Chain Strategy
Supply Chain Diversification
Companies are shifting towards local and friendly supply chains for resilience.
Globalization
Historically, companies focused on global supply chains for efficiency.
- Current Earnings Growth
- 12-13% (down from 17-18% due to geopolitical uncertainties)
- Recent Earnings Growth
- Mid-teens growth over the last three-four quarters
- Fiscal Deficit to GDP
- Comfortable level
- Corporate Balance Sheets
- Healthy
- Investment Styles
- 7-8 different styles and market cap-based strategies