Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Leonard Law, CFA

Senior Credit Analyst

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Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics is a leading credit and ESG research specialist and a provider of technology solutions for differentiated fixed income strategies. Our roots are in bottom-up fundamental credit analysis with a specialization in high yield corporate credits from Europe, Asia and Latin America. We are one of few research specialists integrating ESG considerations with fundamental credit research through a dedicated ESG platform. Our ESG assessment covers five key criteria: Disclosure, E,S, & G Pillars, Controversies, ESG Impact on Credit and ESG Momentum.

Recognizing the importance and value-add of Factor Investing in fixed income, Lucror developed the Smart Quant Navigator (SQN), an intuitive platform that helps clients devise and implement factor-based strategies ranging from pure quant to active fundamental, with integrated ESG.

Our company has been at the forefront of developments in the fixed income markets, identifying opportunities and consistently delivering new products and value-adding solutions to clients. Lucror has close relationships with the largest and most reputable asset managers, family offices, hedge funds, investment and wealth managers globally.

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Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region, based on key company-specific developments in the past 24 hours. Our Morning Views include a section with a brief market commentary, key market indicators and a macroeconomic and corporate event calendar.<ul><li><a href='#lucror-entity-433'>Fosun International</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-13359'>Lenovo</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-10946'>Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-11842'>NTPC Ltd</a></li><li><a href='#lucror-entity-31'>Rakuten</a></li></ul>

Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region, based on key company-specific developments in the past 24 hours. Our Morning Views include a section with a brief market commentary, key market indicators and a macroeconomic and corporate event calendar.Fosun InternationalLenovoLippo Malls Indonesia Retail TrustNTPC LtdRakuten

Morning Views Asia: Fosun International, Lenovo, Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust, NTPC Ltd, Rakuten

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Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Adani Group readying its war-chest with the fund raise as it recovered from Hindenburg Saga</li>
<li>Reliance entering into logistics infrastructure sector with its logistics park in Chennai</li>
<li>NTPC soon to launch its renewables arm IPO of 10,000 crore after elections</li>
</ul>


Adani Group readying its war-chest with the fund raise as it recovered from Hindenburg Saga
Reliance entering into logistics infrastructure sector with its logistics park in Chennai
NTPC soon to launch its renewables arm IPO of 10,000 crore after elections


#2 India Insights: Adani on Fundraising Spree, RIL Betting on Logistics, NTPC Green IPO Soon

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Axis Direct

Axis Direct

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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>15.2 GW of thermal capacity to be added to the pipeline: NTPC expects to add 15.2 GW of thermal capacity which will be tendered in the next 2-3 years (8 GW tied up to PPA), in addition to the existing 9.6 GW of under-construction thermal capacity.</li><li>In Q3FY24, the thermal capacity addition pipeline was at 16.8 GW.</li><li>RE targets: NTPC has an ambitious target of 60 GW of renewable capacity (RE) by FY32.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

15.2 GW of thermal capacity to be added to the pipeline: NTPC expects to add 15.2 GW of thermal capacity which will be tendered in the next 2-3 years (8 GW tied up to PPA), in addition to the existing 9.6 GW of under-construction thermal capacity.In Q3FY24, the thermal capacity addition pipeline was at 16.8 GW.RE targets: NTPC has an ambitious target of 60 GW of renewable capacity (RE) by FY32.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Ntpc -Robust Q4: Focus Continues on Thermal/RE Expansion

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<li>JLR to produce cars in India but for the first time</li>
<li>Reliance - Airtel may tussle on the African Markets after Indian Market</li>
<li>FII may show interest to Indian Markets to reap benefits of demographic dividends</li>
</ul>


JLR to produce cars in India but for the first time
Reliance - Airtel may tussle on the African Markets after Indian Market
FII may show interest to Indian Markets to reap benefits of demographic dividends


#1 India Insights : Tata Motors-JLR Strengthens Tie Ups, Reliance-Airtel Tussle and Macro Insights

<ul><li>NTPC’s net sales stood down 4%/5% YoY/QoQ and missed the Bloomberg consensus by 4%. EBITDA stood down by 22%/10% YoY/QoQ and missed the consensus by 11%.</li><li>However, PAT stood up 7%/10% YoY/QoQ, beating the consensus by 7% led by higher regulatory deferral account balances.</li><li>Regulated equity as of 31st Dec 2023 stood at Rs 82,094 Cr on a standalone basis and Rs 98,712 Cr on a consolidated basis. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

NTPC’s net sales stood down 4%/5% YoY/QoQ and missed the Bloomberg consensus by 4%. EBITDA stood down by 22%/10% YoY/QoQ and missed the consensus by 11%.However, PAT stood up 7%/10% YoY/QoQ, beating the consensus by 7% led by higher regulatory deferral account balances.Regulated equity as of 31st Dec 2023 stood at Rs 82,094 Cr on a standalone basis and Rs 98,712 Cr on a consolidated basis. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

NTPC - Focus Continues on Thermal/RE Expansion; Maintain BUY

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NTPC Ltd. owns and operates power generation plants that supply power to state electricity boards throughout India.  The Company is a public sector undertaking of the Government of India and it also undertakes turnkey consulting projects to set up power plants.

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Morning Views Asia: Fosun International, Lenovo, Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust, NTPC Ltd, Rakuten

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#2 India Insights: Adani on Fundraising Spree, RIL Betting on Logistics, NTPC Green IPO Soon

Adani Group rebounds from Hindenburg Saga, Reliance ventures into logistics, NTPC to launch renewables IPO post-elections.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Ntpc -Robust Q4: Focus Continues on Thermal/RE Expansion

NTPC expects to add 15.2 GW of thermal capacity which will be tendered in the next 2-3 years (8 GW tied up to PPA), in addition to the existing 9.6...

Axis Direct

#1 India Insights : Tata Motors-JLR Strengthens Tie Ups, Reliance-Airtel Tussle and Macro Insights

Big Insights on India : JLR to begin car production in India, Reliance and Airtel may compete in African markets, and FIIs eye Indian markets for...

Sudarshan Bhandari

NTPC - Focus Continues on Thermal/RE Expansion; Maintain BUY

NTPC’s net sales stood down 4%/5% YoY/QoQ and missed the Bloomberg consensus by 4%. EBITDA stood down by 22%/10% YoY/QoQ and missed the consensus...

Axis Direct

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Morning Views Asia: Fosun International, Lenovo, Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust, NTPC Ltd, Rakuten

Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region,...

Lucror Analytics

#2 India Insights: Adani on Fundraising Spree, RIL Betting on Logistics, NTPC Green IPO Soon

​Adani Group rebounds from Hindenburg Saga, Reliance ventures into logistics, NTPC to launch renewables IPO post-elections.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Ntpc -Robust Q4: Focus Continues on Thermal/RE Expansion

NTPC expects to add 15.2 GW of thermal capacity which will be tendered in the next 2-3 years (8 GW tied up to PPA), in addition to the existing 9.6...

Axis Direct

#1 India Insights : Tata Motors-JLR Strengthens Tie Ups, Reliance-Airtel Tussle and Macro Insights

​Big Insights on India : JLR to begin car production in India, Reliance and Airtel may compete in African markets, and FIIs eye Indian markets for...

Sudarshan Bhandari

NTPC - Focus Continues on Thermal/RE Expansion; Maintain BUY

NTPC’s net sales stood down 4%/5% YoY/QoQ and missed the Bloomberg consensus by 4%. EBITDA stood down by 22%/10% YoY/QoQ and missed the consensus...

Axis Direct

Adani Group rebounds from Hindenburg Saga, Reliance ventures into logistics, NTPC to launch renewables IPO post-elections.

Big Insights on India : JLR to begin car production in India, Reliance and Airtel may compete in African markets, and FIIs eye Indian markets for...