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

Forensic Accounting

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone / Forensic Accounting

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone (ADSEZ IN)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/adani-ports-special-economic-zone-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:246:1" rel="noopener">Adani Ports &amp; Special Economic Zone (ADSEZ IN)</a> is the largest private port operator in India, with all-India container market share at 45.8% for Q3FY26.</li>
<li>We ran a forensic check on the company, with key issues surrounding audit remarks, cash in current account, and gain booked on divestments.</li>
<li>Related party sales have also grown by faster proportion in FY25 and these related parties enjoy a much higher credit period than the external customers.</li>
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Adani Ports &amp; Special Economic Zone (ADSEZ IN) is the largest private port operator in India, with all-India container market share at 45.8% for Q3FY26.
We ran a forensic check on the company, with key issues surrounding audit remarks, cash in current account, and gain booked on divestments.
Related party sales have also grown by faster proportion in FY25 and these related parties enjoy a much higher credit period than the external customers.


Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd- Cargo Growth, Accounting Currents

Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Leonard Law, CFA

Senior Credit Analyst

High Yield Experts

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.

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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.

Credit

Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone / Credit

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<li>UST yields ended 1-2 bps higher across the curve on Friday, albeit paring greater advances earlier in the day.</li>
<li>The yield increase was mainly driven by the US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which would raise the US fiscal deficit and expand the supply of treasuries.</li>
<li>The yield on the 2Y UST rose 2 bps to 3.48%, while that on the 10Y UST was up 1 bp at 4.08%. </li>
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UST yields ended 1-2 bps higher across the curve on Friday, albeit paring greater advances earlier in the day.
The yield increase was mainly driven by the US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which would raise the US fiscal deficit and expand the supply of treasuries.
The yield on the 2Y UST rose 2 bps to 3.48%, while that on the 10Y UST was up 1 bp at 4.08%. 


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

Travel Food Services / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/travel-food-services-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44175:1" rel="noopener">Travel Food Services Ltd (1450229D IN)</a> is looking to raise about US$233m in its India IPO.</li>
<li>Travel Food Services Limited (TFS) operates a network of travel quick service restaurants (Travel QSRs) and private lounges in airports.</li>
<li>We have looked at the company’s past performance in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the RHP updates and IPO valuations.</li>
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Travel Food Services Ltd (1450229D IN) is looking to raise about US$233m in its India IPO.
Travel Food Services Limited (TFS) operates a network of travel quick service restaurants (Travel QSRs) and private lounges in airports.
We have looked at the company’s past performance in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the RHP updates and IPO valuations.


Travel Food Services IPO - RHP Updates & Thoughts on Valuation

Equity, Bottom-up Analyst, Investics Research

Sameer Taneja

Equity, Bottom-up Analyst

Investics Research

It is important to note that the information provided by Investics Research is based on publicly available data and own knowledge, which has been gathered and analyzed from a variety of sources. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information provided, it is not guaranteed to be free from errors or omissions. All forecasts and estimates are based on information that has been obtained from public sources that are considered to be reliable. The sources include but are not limited to, company announcements, exchange filings, presentations, etc. Investics does not guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the forecasts, estimates, and/or other information.

Equity Bottom-up Research

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/asian-terminals-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22959:1" rel="noopener">Asian Terminals (ATI PM)</a> is a steady container port terminal operator, trading at 8.4x PE for FY25e, based on our numbers, and net cash (~10% of the market cap). </li>
<li>With the recent approval of a two-phase <a href="https://portcalls.com/ppa-approves-16-tariff-hike-in-batangas-port/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">16% tariff hike </a>at the Batangas Container Terminal, we see scope for the company to increase its earnings in FY25 and FY26.  </li>
<li>We also anticipate multiple years of growth (~20% ROCE) as the company embarks on a 4.2 billion peso expansion, and growth from the South Harbor/Manila is expected to be consistent.</li>
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Asian Terminals (ATI PM) is a steady container port terminal operator, trading at 8.4x PE for FY25e, based on our numbers, and net cash (~10% of the market cap). 
With the recent approval of a two-phase 16% tariff hike at the Batangas Container Terminal, we see scope for the company to increase its earnings in FY25 and FY26.  
We also anticipate multiple years of growth (~20% ROCE) as the company embarks on a 4.2 billion peso expansion, and growth from the South Harbor/Manila is expected to be consistent.


Asian Terminals Inc (ATI PM): Steady And Cheap Container Port Terminal Operator

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/meesho-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35872:1" rel="noopener">Meesho (MEESHO IN)</a> raised about US$600m in its Dec 2025 India IPO. The lockup on a part of stake of its promoters and pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.</li>
<li>Meesho is an e-commerce marketplace, offering a wide assortment of products ranging from low cost unbranded products, regional and national brands at affordable prices to consumers.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.</li>
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Meesho (MEESHO IN) raised about US$600m in its Dec 2025 India IPO. The lockup on a part of stake of its promoters and pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.
Meesho is an e-commerce marketplace, offering a wide assortment of products ranging from low cost unbranded products, regional and national brands at affordable prices to consumers.
In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.


Aequitas: Meesho Ltd IPO Lockup Expiry - US$5.7bn Lockup Release with PE Investors Well in The Money

India

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone operates a shipping port on the west coast of India.  The Company's port provides services for bulk and container cargo, crude oil, and railway and other added services.

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Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone (ADSEZ IN)

Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd- Cargo Growth, Accounting Currents

Adani Ports & SEZ is India's top private port operator. Key forensic issues surround over audit remarks, cash holdings in current account, and...

Nitin Mangal

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

The yield increase was mainly driven by the US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which would raise...

Lucror Analytics

Travel Food Services IPO - RHP Updates & Thoughts on Valuation

Travel Food Services (TFS) is looking to raise about US$233m in its India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the RHP updates and IPO valuations.

Akshat Shah

Asian Terminals Inc (ATI PM): Steady And Cheap Container Port Terminal Operator

We outline our investment case for Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI PM), a container terminal operator in the Philippines, which is net cash and trading...

Sameer Taneja

Aequitas: Meesho Ltd IPO Lockup Expiry - US$5.7bn Lockup Release with PE Investors Well in The Money

Meesho Ltd raised about US$600m in its India IPO in Dec 2025. The lockup on a part of stake of its promoters and pre-IPO investors is set to expire...

Akshat Shah

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Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd- Cargo Growth, Accounting Currents

​Adani Ports & SEZ is India's top private port operator. Key forensic issues surround over audit remarks, cash holdings in current account, and...

Nitin Mangal

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

The yield increase was mainly driven by the US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down most of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, which would raise...

Lucror Analytics

Travel Food Services IPO - RHP Updates & Thoughts on Valuation

Travel Food Services (TFS) is looking to raise about US$233m in its India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the RHP updates and IPO valuations.

Akshat Shah

Asian Terminals Inc (ATI PM): Steady And Cheap Container Port Terminal Operator

We outline our investment case for Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI PM), a container terminal operator in the Philippines, which is net cash and trading...

Sameer Taneja

Aequitas: Meesho Ltd IPO Lockup Expiry - US$5.7bn Lockup Release with PE Investors Well in The Money

Meesho Ltd raised about US$600m in its India IPO in Dec 2025. The lockup on a part of stake of its promoters and pre-IPO investors is set to expire...

Akshat Shah

Adani Ports & SEZ is India's top private port operator. Key forensic issues surround over audit remarks, cash holdings in current account, and...