C & S Investment Managers Private Limited

Overview

C & S Investment Managers Private Limited is an institutional investor based in Mumbai, India, specializing in long-term, concentrated equity portfolios. The firm employs a bottom-up investment approach, focusing on high-conviction ideas without bias towards style, sector, or size. Their portfolio typically consists of 15-25 listed equities, with a minimum investment horizon of three years. The firm emphasizes investments in companies with sustainable and proven business models, positive cash flows, and competent management teams. They also consider cyclicals or turnarounds with significant margin of safety. The firm's investment strategy is value-conscious, seeking sufficient margin of safety at the point of entry. They avoid macro or theme-based investing and do not use leverage or derivatives. The portfolio is concentrated, with cash holdings kept to a minimum. The firm is registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) as an Alternate Investment Fund (AIF) under Category III. C & S Investment Managers Private Limited's portfolio spans various sectors, including Banks & Financial Institutions (50.3%), Retail & Distribution (15.7%), Commercial Services (10.0%), Entertainment (7.0%), Automotive Components (13.5%), Hardware (0.7%), and Cash (2.7%).

Investment Focus

• Long-term investment horizon of at least 3 years
• Focus on companies with sustainable business models and competent management teams

Portfolio Companies