SECRET Framework to Find Multibagger Smallcap Stocks? | Navid Virani | Sanjay Kathuria Podcast EP71

In this episode of the Sanjay Kathuria Podcast, we sit down with Navid Virani, Co-Founder & Fund Manager at Bastion Research, a SEBI-registered equity research firm trusted by retail investors, fund managers and family offices across India.

With over 10 years in equity markets, Navid breaks down exactly how he finds high-conviction small-cap companies before the crowd.

From his proprietary SMART framework for managing risk, to the secret matrix for spotting real growth companies, to a clear checklist for buying (and exiting) stocks, this is a complete, no-fluff masterclass on building an asymmetric, multibagger-hunting portfolio for 2026.

What You'll Learn

✅ The Asymmetric Growth strategy and how it works

✅ The SMART framework to identify and manage 5 sources of risk

✅ How to check if a company is genuinely high-quality

✅ Why debt is the #1 reason businesses collapse

✅ The secret matrix to find true growth companies

✅ A practical checklist to buy the best stocks

✅ The best exit strategy and ideal portfolio size

✅ How to invest through a smallcase the right way

Podcast Timestamps :

00:00 : Podcast Teaser

01:30 : Guest Intro & Recap

01:47 : Asymmetric Growth Strategy Explained

03:20 : How Does the Stock Market Work?

05:40 : Top Investor's Mindset Decoded

09:30 : SMART Framework to Manage RISK

10:50 : Business Tailwinds Explained

12:09 : How to Check Quality Companies?

14:18 : Why DEBT is the Reason for Collapse?

15:35 : Secret Matrix to find Growth Companies

19:00 : Management's Biggest Mistake

20:54 : How to Check Growth Scope?

23:20 : Checklist to buy best Stocks

26:20 : Best Exit Strategy for Stocks

28:15 : How Technical Analysis Helps?

28:40 : Best Stocks Universe to Invest

30:40 : Ideal Portfolio Size Explained

32:40 : How to Invest in Smallcase?

34:20 : Asymmetric Growth Examples

38:56 : Episode Outro

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🔔 Navid Virani / Bastion Research

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LinkedIn (Navid): https://www.linkedin.com/in/navid-virani-b5b727113/

LinkedIn (Bastion): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bastion-research-house/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bastionresearch/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BastionResearch

Substack: https://bastionresearch.substack.com/

Smallcase: https://bastionresearch.smallcase.com/

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is NOT investment advice. Stocks, smallcases and strategies discussed are the guest's views. Investments in securities markets are subject to market risks. Please do your own research or consult a SEBI-registered advisor before investing.