Financials & FinTech research, Galliano’s Financials Research

Victor Galliano

Financials & FinTech research

Financials & FinTech, EM & Developed Markets

Galliano’s Financials Research

Galliano's Financials Research provides fundamental research in Emerging Markets financials, including FinTech, as well as financials in select Developed Markets.

The investment style applied is generally value oriented, although Growth At Reasonable Price (GARP) strategies can also be used where appropriate. 

Our investment research approach aim is often contrarian, looking to capitalise on overly sceptical or optimistic consensus views. In terms of valuation techniques, the focus is on PBV ratio to ROE, PE multiples and dividend yield, as well as the application of PEG ratios and, where appropriate, Sum of the Parts (SOTP) valuations.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>We maintain that Bank of Baroda is the stand-out value in this peer group of Indian banks, for its modest valuations, healthy ROE and improving pre- and post-provision returns</li>
<li>We retain HDFC Bank as our higher quality bank pick, with its strong balance sheet, especially on NPA coverage, and potential for improved return from the HDFC merger</li>
<li>Axis bank remains a name to watch, although valuations are not compelling; we remain negative on State Bank of India, and we are also cautious on ICICI Bank</li>
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We maintain that Bank of Baroda is the stand-out value in this peer group of Indian banks, for its modest valuations, healthy ROE and improving pre- and post-provision returns
We retain HDFC Bank as our higher quality bank pick, with its strong balance sheet, especially on NPA coverage, and potential for improved return from the HDFC merger
Axis bank remains a name to watch, although valuations are not compelling; we remain negative on State Bank of India, and we are also cautious on ICICI Bank


Indian Banks Screener: Bank of Baroda (BOB IN) Remains Stand Out Value

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

Beat the Street

Beat The Street was founded by Nimish Maheshwari and Sudarshan Bhandari, both of whom are Chartered Accountants by Profession, known for their expert analysis in the fields of Business, Sectoral analysis, and Corporate governance.

With a strong social media presence of 45,000+ Subscribers across various platforms, they are considered trusted voices in the industry. Their insights and analysis have been featured in some of India’s most prominent publications, including the Economic Times, Dalal Street Investment Journal, The Morning Context, and The Ken.

Their analysis on Bankrupt & Insolvent companies has been instrumental in saving investors from significant losses. They have a keen eye for identifying red flags and has identified exclusive redflags earlier in Vedanta, Nykaa, Dhani Services, Adani and many more.

Read Business Not Stock Prices

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/icici-securities-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26737:1" rel="noopener">ICICI Securities Ltd (ISEC IN)</a> Turbulent Journey: From a disappointing IPO to a challenging delisting attempt.</li>
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Delisting Plan and Shareholder Discontent: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/icici-securities-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26737:1" rel="noopener">ICICI Securities Ltd (ISEC IN)</a>  seeks to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/icici-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:547:1" rel="noopener">ICICI Bank Ltd (ICICIBC IN)</a>, facing resistance from minority shareholders.</li>
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Uncertain Future: The outcome of the delisting hinges on the decisions of institutional shareholders like <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/life-insurance-corp-of-india" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28829:1" rel="noopener">Life Insurance of India (LICI IN)</a>  and the board's actions.</li>
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ICICI Securities Ltd (ISEC IN) Turbulent Journey: From a disappointing IPO to a challenging delisting attempt.

Delisting Plan and Shareholder Discontent: ICICI Securities Ltd (ISEC IN)  seeks to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of ICICI Bank Ltd (ICICIBC IN), facing resistance from minority shareholders.

Uncertain Future: The outcome of the delisting hinges on the decisions of institutional shareholders like Life Insurance of India (LICI IN)  and the board's actions.


ICICI Securities Delisting: A Deja Vu of Troubles

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, 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

Sai Silk Kalamandir / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sai-silks-kalamandir-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36216:1" rel="noopener">Sai Silk Kalamandir (SSKL IN)</a> is looking to raise about US$145m in its India IPO.</li>
<li>Sai Silk Kalamandir (SSK) is one of the largest retailers of ethnic apparel in South India, particularly in sarees, according to Technopak.</li>
<li>In this note, we look at the company’s past performance and provide our thoughts on valuations.</li>
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Sai Silk Kalamandir (SSKL IN) is looking to raise about US$145m in its India IPO.
Sai Silk Kalamandir (SSK) is one of the largest retailers of ethnic apparel in South India, particularly in sarees, according to Technopak.
In this note, we look at the company’s past performance and provide our thoughts on valuations.


Sai Silks Kalamandir IPO - Not Particularly Exciting but Is Relatively Cheap

Specialist in Indian Banking and Economic Research

Hemindra Hazari

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/indusind-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1558:1" rel="noopener">Indusind Bank (IIB IN)</a> reported 51% attrition in FY2023 from 37% in FY2022</li>
<li>In the annual report the directors completely ignored acknowledging or discussing the attrition apart from the mandatory disclosure</li>
<li>The sharply rising attrition indicates poor human resource policies in recruitment and training which adversely impact cost management</li>
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Indusind Bank (IIB IN) reported 51% attrition in FY2023 from 37% in FY2022
In the annual report the directors completely ignored acknowledging or discussing the attrition apart from the mandatory disclosure
The sharply rising attrition indicates poor human resource policies in recruitment and training which adversely impact cost management


Indusind Bank: When Half the Staff Left, Why Didn’t Independent Directors Think It Worth Mentioning?

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Axis Direct

Axis Direct

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Top Sector Ideas: We are proud to share that we released several Top Sector Ideas during the month and we highly encourage you to refer to these exclusive reports; Retail, Pharma, BFSI, FMCG, Metals &amp; Mining, Infra Road, Cement, Auto &amp; Auto Ancillaries, IT Services.</li><li>The reports contain carefully curated companies from each sector that we believe are best placed to deliver excellent performance moving forward.</li><li>Axis Alpha: Axis Alpha reported an astounding monthly strike rate of 75% in Aug’23. </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.

Top Sector Ideas: We are proud to share that we released several Top Sector Ideas during the month and we highly encourage you to refer to these exclusive reports; Retail, Pharma, BFSI, FMCG, Metals &amp; Mining, Infra Road, Cement, Auto &amp; Auto Ancillaries, IT Services.The reports contain carefully curated companies from each sector that we believe are best placed to deliver excellent performance moving forward.Axis Alpha: Axis Alpha reported an astounding monthly strike rate of 75% in Aug’23. 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.

Axis Research Scorecard Report - August 2023

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ICICI Bank Limited operates as a bank. The Bank offers saving accounts, loans, debit, credit cards, insurance, investments, mortgages, and online banking services. ICICI Bank serves customers worldwide.

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ICICI Bank Ltd (ICICIBC IN)

Indian Banks Screener: Bank of Baroda (BOB IN) Remains Stand Out Value

Bank of Baroda is the top value pick from our Indian banks screens, while HDFC Bank is the high quality name. Axis Bank is worth watching, but we...

Victor Galliano

ICICI Securities Delisting: A Deja Vu of Troubles

ICICI Securities faces challenges with its delisting attempt as minority shareholders resist. The outcome remains uncertain, depending on...

Nimish Maheshwari

Sai Silks Kalamandir IPO - Not Particularly Exciting but Is Relatively Cheap

Sai Silk Kalamandir (SSKL IN) is looking to raise about US$145m in its India IPO. In this note, we look at the company's past performance and talk...

Sumeet Singh

Indusind Bank: When Half the Staff Left, Why Didn’t Independent Directors Think It Worth Mentioning?

The complete neglect by the Indusind Bank board to discuss attrition reflects poorly on its conduct. Providing increment to a key official when...

Hemindra Hazari

Axis Research Scorecard Report - August 2023

We are proud to share that we released several Top Sector Ideas during the month and we highly encourage you to refer to these exclusive reports

Axis Direct

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Indian Banks Screener: Bank of Baroda (BOB IN) Remains Stand Out Value

​Bank of Baroda is the top value pick from our Indian banks screens, while HDFC Bank is the high quality name. Axis Bank is worth watching, but we...

Victor Galliano

ICICI Securities Delisting: A Deja Vu of Troubles

​ICICI Securities faces challenges with its delisting attempt as minority shareholders resist. The outcome remains uncertain, depending on...

Nimish Maheshwari

Sai Silks Kalamandir IPO - Not Particularly Exciting but Is Relatively Cheap

Sai Silk Kalamandir (SSKL IN) is looking to raise about US$145m in its India IPO. In this note, we look at the company's past performance and talk...

Sumeet Singh

Indusind Bank: When Half the Staff Left, Why Didn’t Independent Directors Think It Worth Mentioning?

The complete neglect by the Indusind Bank board to discuss attrition reflects poorly on its conduct. Providing increment to a key official when...

Hemindra Hazari

Axis Research Scorecard Report - August 2023

We are proud to share that we released several Top Sector Ideas during the month and we highly encourage you to refer to these exclusive reports

Axis Direct

Bank of Baroda is the top value pick from our Indian banks screens, while HDFC Bank is the high quality name. Axis Bank is worth watching, but we...

ICICI Securities faces challenges with its delisting attempt as minority shareholders resist. The outcome remains uncertain, depending on...