Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist, Trudence Capital Advisors

Pranav Bhavsar

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist

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.

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Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>We interact with local business owners and our channels in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir with an objective to understand the current sentiment on the ground. </li>
<li>Srinagar, Kashmir's summer capital, remains strategically vital in the current conflict as a military hub and political flashpoint between India and Pakistan.</li>
<li>Local business owners are hopeful that the escalating conflict and the media attention surrounding it will ease by the 10th of May.</li>
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We interact with local business owners and our channels in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir with an objective to understand the current sentiment on the ground. 
Srinagar, Kashmir's summer capital, remains strategically vital in the current conflict as a military hub and political flashpoint between India and Pakistan.
Local business owners are hopeful that the escalating conflict and the media attention surrounding it will ease by the 10th of May.


Telegram from Srinagar | Operation Sindoor - On Ground Update

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Axis Direct

Axis Direct

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Apr’25 Wholesale Volumes: Domestic PV industry sales grew by 6-7% YoY, driven by strong volumes by Toyota, M&amp;M, JSW MG and Kia, while Hyundai/TaMo witnessed declines; and Maruti saw 4% YoY growth.</li><li>The domestic CV industry saw a degrowth of 1% YoY.</li><li>The domestic tractor industry registered 7% YoY volume growth, led by 69% and 8% YoY growth in VST Tillers and M&amp;M respectively. </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.

Apr’25 Wholesale Volumes: Domestic PV industry sales grew by 6-7% YoY, driven by strong volumes by Toyota, M&amp;M, JSW MG and Kia, while Hyundai/TaMo witnessed declines; and Maruti saw 4% YoY growth.The domestic CV industry saw a degrowth of 1% YoY.The domestic tractor industry registered 7% YoY volume growth, led by 69% and 8% YoY growth in VST Tillers and M&amp;M respectively. 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.

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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

Amara Raja Energy & Mobility / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>AREML is expanding into emerging lithium-ion related sectors, with significant investments in EV batteries and others. The company is constructing a INR9,500 crore Giga Corridor for lithium-ion cell manufacturing.</li>
<li>The company's shift from lead-acid to lithium-ion batteries and energy storage aligns with clean mobility trends, boosted by government incentives for local manufacturing and battery subsidies, enhancing growth prospects.</li>
<li>AREML's future growth is linked to lithium-ion and clean energy markets. Despite early margin pressures, this could make it a key player in India’s green energy shift.</li>
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AREML is expanding into emerging lithium-ion related sectors, with significant investments in EV batteries and others. The company is constructing a INR9,500 crore Giga Corridor for lithium-ion cell manufacturing.
The company's shift from lead-acid to lithium-ion batteries and energy storage aligns with clean mobility trends, boosted by government incentives for local manufacturing and battery subsidies, enhancing growth prospects.
AREML's future growth is linked to lithium-ion and clean energy markets. Despite early margin pressures, this could make it a key player in India’s green energy shift.


The Beat Ideas: Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Ltd: Assessing Growth Across Emerging Segments

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

Dorf-Ketal Chemicals Ltd / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dorf-ketal-chemicals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44325:1" rel="noopener">Dorf-Ketal Chemicals Ltd (998552Z IN)</a> (DKCI) is looking to raise about US$579m in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>DKCI is an R&amp;D and innovation-focused global manufacturer and supplier of specialty chemicals, catering to hydrocarbons and industrial supply chains, and customers with diverse applications across various industrial segments.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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Dorf-Ketal Chemicals Ltd (998552Z IN) (DKCI) is looking to raise about US$579m in its upcoming India IPO.
DKCI is an R&amp;D and innovation-focused global manufacturer and supplier of specialty chemicals, catering to hydrocarbons and industrial supply chains, and customers with diverse applications across various industrial segments.
In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.


Dorf-Ketal Chemicals India Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Elevated Borrowings and Tariff Uncertainty

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

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<li>The RBI’s March 2025 surveys highlight a balanced recovery, with easing inflation expectations, strong rural sentiment, and sector-specific growth prospects across banking, manufacturing, and services.</li>
<li>With moderate credit growth and consumer confidence improving, sectors like agri-finance, retail, and infrastructure are poised for growth, while inflationary pressures and currency depreciation may impact import-dependent companies.</li>
<li>India's economic recovery is steady, with sector-specific positioning crucial. As rural confidence rises and inflation expectations moderate, growth opportunities are more identifiable, especially in rural finance and manufacturing.</li>
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The RBI’s March 2025 surveys highlight a balanced recovery, with easing inflation expectations, strong rural sentiment, and sector-specific growth prospects across banking, manufacturing, and services.
With moderate credit growth and consumer confidence improving, sectors like agri-finance, retail, and infrastructure are poised for growth, while inflationary pressures and currency depreciation may impact import-dependent companies.
India's economic recovery is steady, with sector-specific positioning crucial. As rural confidence rises and inflation expectations moderate, growth opportunities are more identifiable, especially in rural finance and manufacturing.


India

Maruti Suzuki India Limited manufactures and exports automobiles. Maruti collaborated with Suzuki of Japan to produce affordable cars for the average Indian.

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Telegram from Srinagar | Operation Sindoor - On Ground Update

Local business owners in Srinagar, Kashmir are hopeful for easing tensions by May 10 amidst the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan.

Pranav Bhavsar

Auto Monthly Sales Volume - April 2025

Domestic PV industry sales grew by 6-7% YoY, driven by strong volumes by Toyota, M&M, JSW MG and Kia, while Hyundai/TaMo witnessed declines; and...

Axis Direct

The Beat Ideas: Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Ltd: Assessing Growth Across Emerging Segments

AREML is investing in lithium-ion sectors, building a Giga Corridor for cell manufacturing, aligning with clean mobility trends and positioning...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Dorf-Ketal Chemicals India Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Elevated Borrowings and Tariff Uncertainty

Dorf-Ketal Chemicals India is looking to raise about US$579m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of...

Akshat Shah

RBI Forward-Looking Survey Analysis

RBI surveys show balanced recovery in India, with rural sentiment strong and growth prospects in banking, manufacturing, and services. Sector...

Nimish Maheshwari

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Telegram from Srinagar | Operation Sindoor - On Ground Update

​Local business owners in Srinagar, Kashmir are hopeful for easing tensions by May 10 amidst the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan.

Pranav Bhavsar

Auto Monthly Sales Volume - April 2025

Domestic PV industry sales grew by 6-7% YoY, driven by strong volumes by Toyota, M&M, JSW MG and Kia, while Hyundai/TaMo witnessed declines; and...

Axis Direct

The Beat Ideas: Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Ltd: Assessing Growth Across Emerging Segments

​AREML is investing in lithium-ion sectors, building a Giga Corridor for cell manufacturing, aligning with clean mobility trends and positioning...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Dorf-Ketal Chemicals India Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Elevated Borrowings and Tariff Uncertainty

Dorf-Ketal Chemicals India is looking to raise about US$579m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of...

Akshat Shah

RBI Forward-Looking Survey Analysis

​RBI surveys show balanced recovery in India, with rural sentiment strong and growth prospects in banking, manufacturing, and services. Sector...

Nimish Maheshwari

Local business owners in Srinagar, Kashmir are hopeful for easing tensions by May 10 amidst the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan.

AREML is investing in lithium-ion sectors, building a Giga Corridor for cell manufacturing, aligning with clean mobility trends and positioning...

RBI surveys show balanced recovery in India, with rural sentiment strong and growth prospects in banking, manufacturing, and services. Sector...