Prashant Khemka, Founder of White Oak Capital Management, anticipates a shift in performance between cyclical and defensive stocks. The Budget may reinforce this phenomenon. Khemka advises maintaining a balanced portfolio, emphasizing stock picking over top-down calls. He also notes the potential positive impact of income tax savings on demand and broad sectoral benefits. Prashant Khemka, Founder of White Oak Capital Management, anticipates a shift in performance between cyclical and defensive stocks. The Budget may reinforce this phenomenon. Khemka advises maintaining a balanced portfolio, emphasizing stock picking over top-down calls. He also notes the potential positive impact of income tax savings on demand and broad sectoral benefits. Economic Times