Forensic Analyst, Trudence Capital Advisors

Nitin Mangal

Forensic Analyst

Trudence Capital Advisors

Trudence Capital Advisors Private Limited is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst, holding SEBI registration number INH000015747. Our firm is dedicated to providing independent and unbiased research on Indian mid to large-cap companies. Trudence Capital is known for its counter-consensus views, with a focus on forensic research and on-ground primary investigations. Our research approach is thorough, involving detailed analysis of accounting practices and governance, alongside extensive channel checks.

Independent & Unbiased Research

Macroeconomics

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<li>The Mahakumbh Mela 2025, hailed as the largest gathering of the Hindu faith, is set to host an estimated 400-450 million devotees from India and around the world.</li>
<li>The event’s estimated budget is INR 6,382 crore (USD 800 Mn) for event management and infrastructure development, 72% higher than the budget allocated in 2019 Kumbh.</li>
<li>Kumbh Mela could generate financial transactions totaling INR 2–2.5 lakh crore (USD 25–30 billion) over 45 days. This accounts for an estimated 0.5–0.8% of the country’s GDP.</li>
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The Mahakumbh Mela 2025, hailed as the largest gathering of the Hindu faith, is set to host an estimated 400-450 million devotees from India and around the world.
The event’s estimated budget is INR 6,382 crore (USD 800 Mn) for event management and infrastructure development, 72% higher than the budget allocated in 2019 Kumbh.
Kumbh Mela could generate financial transactions totaling INR 2–2.5 lakh crore (USD 25–30 billion) over 45 days. This accounts for an estimated 0.5–0.8% of the country’s GDP.


Maha Kumbh 2025- How Big Is It for Economy?

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist, Trudence Capital Advisors

Pranav Bhavsar

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Improved connectivity has led to an increase in leisure travel, resulting in reduced seasonality of the hotel business.</li>
<li>Premium branded hotels have seen an increase in ARR due to an increase in customers' spending power and demand for value.</li>
<li>While entering the industry poses no major challenges, running a hotel is becoming increasingly difficult due to rising costs and competition.</li>
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Improved connectivity has led to an increase in leisure travel, resulting in reduced seasonality of the hotel business.
Premium branded hotels have seen an increase in ARR due to an increase in customers' spending power and demand for value.
While entering the industry poses no major challenges, running a hotel is becoming increasingly difficult due to rising costs and competition.


India Channel Insight #49 | Hotels - Demand and Occupancy Trends

Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Sree Capital

Sreemant Dudhoria

Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Fundamental Research on Listed Indian Companies

Sree Capital

Sree Capital is a platform to share fundamental research on listed Indian companies. We do this research for our own investment

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>March 2026 insider activity was very strong with 60+ companies reporting insider accumulation spanning large caps and mid/small caps.</li>
<li>We present the key sectors which saw insider buying during the month along with names which have moved significantly above the insider buying price.</li>
<li>Also mentioned in this insight are the names which are available significantly below the insider buying price.</li>
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March 2026 insider activity was very strong with 60+ companies reporting insider accumulation spanning large caps and mid/small caps.
We present the key sectors which saw insider buying during the month along with names which have moved significantly above the insider buying price.
Also mentioned in this insight are the names which are available significantly below the insider buying price.


Insider Activity: Who Is Buying Their Own Stock During the Market Correction? – March 2026

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Akshat Shah

APAC IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Equity Capital Markets

Prestige Hospitality Ventures Ltd / Equity Capital Markets

Prestige Hospitality Ventures Ltd (1831338D IN)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/prestige-hospitality-ventures-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45138:1" rel="noopener">Prestige Hospitality Ventures Ltd (1831338D IN)</a> is looking to raise about US$317m in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>Prestige Hospitality Ventures Ltd (PHVL) is part of the Prestige Group. It is a hospitality asset owner and developer focused on luxury, upper upscale, and upper midscale properties in India.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.</li>
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Prestige Hospitality Ventures Ltd (1831338D IN) is looking to raise about US$317m in its upcoming India IPO.
Prestige Hospitality Ventures Ltd (PHVL) is part of the Prestige Group. It is a hospitality asset owner and developer focused on luxury, upper upscale, and upper midscale properties in India.
In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.


Prestige Hospitality Ventures Pre-IPO-Marriott-Heavy Portfolio with Other Operating Revenue Concerns

Schloss Bangalore Ltd / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/schloss-bangalore-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43983:1" rel="noopener">Schloss Bangalore Ltd (SCHBL IN) </a>is looking to raise about US$409m in its India IPO. The deal has been downsized from an earlier size of around US$600m.</li>
<li>It is a luxury hospitality company which owns, operates, manages and develops luxury hotels and resorts under ‘The Leela’ brand, through direct ownership and hotel management agreements with third-party owners.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the IPO valuations.</li>
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Schloss Bangalore Ltd (SCHBL IN) is looking to raise about US$409m in its India IPO. The deal has been downsized from an earlier size of around US$600m.
It is a luxury hospitality company which owns, operates, manages and develops luxury hotels and resorts under ‘The Leela’ brand, through direct ownership and hotel management agreements with third-party owners.
In this note, we will talk about the IPO valuations.


Schloss Bangalore IPO - Thoughts on Peer Comp and Valuation

India

Chalet Hotels Limited is an owner, developer, and asset manager of upscale-to-luxury hotels and resorts across major Indian metropolitan areas. The company also operates through an integrated business model that co-locates hospitality assets with commercial spaces. Its portfolio includes branded hotels operated under global franchises such as JW Marriott, Westin, Marriott, and Novotel. Chalet Hotels is headquartered in Mumbai, India, and was founded in 1986.

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Chalet Hotels (CHALET IN)

Maha Kumbh 2025- How Big Is It for Economy?

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Pranav Bhavsar

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Sreemant Dudhoria

Prestige Hospitality Ventures Pre-IPO-Marriott-Heavy Portfolio with Other Operating Revenue Concerns

Prestige Hospitality Ventures is looking to raise about US$317m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the company’s historical...

Akshat Shah

Schloss Bangalore IPO - Thoughts on Peer Comp and Valuation

Schloss Bangalore Limited is looking to raise about US$400m in its upcoming India IPO. The deal has been downsized from an earlier size of US$600m....

Akshat Shah

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Maha Kumbh 2025- How Big Is It for Economy?

​The Mahakumbh Mela 2025, expected to draw 400-450 million devotees, and could generate up to INR 2-2.5 lakh crore in financial transactions,...

Nitin Mangal

India Channel Insight #49 | Hotels - Demand and Occupancy Trends

Travel industry trends in India: Improved connectivity leads to rise in leisure destinations, seasonal fluctuations reduced, customers seek value.

Pranav Bhavsar

Insider Activity: Who Is Buying Their Own Stock During the Market Correction? – March 2026

There was strong insider buying activity even during the last week of March 2026. Notable names include GMR Airports, Info Edge, Jindal Stainless,...

Sreemant Dudhoria

Prestige Hospitality Ventures Pre-IPO-Marriott-Heavy Portfolio with Other Operating Revenue Concerns

Prestige Hospitality Ventures is looking to raise about US$317m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the company’s historical...

Akshat Shah

Schloss Bangalore IPO - Thoughts on Peer Comp and Valuation

Schloss Bangalore Limited is looking to raise about US$400m in its upcoming India IPO. The deal has been downsized from an earlier size of US$600m....

Akshat Shah

The Mahakumbh Mela 2025, expected to draw 400-450 million devotees, and could generate up to INR 2-2.5 lakh crore in financial transactions,...