Co-founder & Managing Director, Marketnomix 

Rajan Govil

Co-founder & Managing Director

Marketnomix 

Macroeconomics

Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation came in at 6.1% y-o-y in July 2016 compared to a 5.8% y-o-y rise in June 2016– the highest rate since August 2014. Inflation continued to be driven mainly by a sharp rise in food prices, especially vegetables and pulses. Inflation has moved up since reaching a low of 4.9% y-o-y in March 2016 and has averaged 5.9% over the 3-month period ended July 2016.Meanwhile, at 6.1%, India’s CPI inflation lies beyond the RBI’s target band of 2-6%, this after two years of…

Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation came in at 6.1% y-o-y in July 2016 compared to a 5.8% y-o-y rise in June 2016– the highest rate since August 2014. Inflation continued to be driven mainly by a sharp rise in food prices, especially vegetables and pulses. Inflation has moved up since reaching a low of 4.9% y-o-y in March 2016 and has averaged 5.9% over the 3-month period ended July 2016.Meanwhile, at 6.1%, India’s CPI inflation lies beyond the RBI’s target band of 2-6%, this after two years of…

INDIA: Reserve Bank of India's Inflation Targeting Regime Fails to Curb Inflation

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Akshat Shah

APAC IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

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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%.

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Orkla India Ltd. / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/orkla-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45300:1" rel="noopener">Orkla India Ltd. (0752506D IN)</a> is looking to raise about US$300m in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>Orkla India is a multi-category food company offering a diverse range of spices and convenience food products, catering to every meal occasion across breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, beverages and desserts.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.</li>
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Orkla India Ltd. (0752506D IN) is looking to raise about US$300m in its upcoming India IPO.
Orkla India is a multi-category food company offering a diverse range of spices and convenience food products, catering to every meal occasion across breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, beverages and desserts.
In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.


Orkla India Pre-IPO - Strong Market Presence, Growth Yet to Catch Up

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Nimish Maheshwari

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<li>ADF Foods is shifting from an agency-based distribution model to a brand-led, in-house manufacturing approach, focusing on the U.S. frozen food segment to improve margins and supply control.</li>
<li>This strategic pivot enhances margin stability, mitigates raw material and geopolitical risks, and deepens market penetration in mainstream international retail, positioning ADF for sustainable long-term growth and profitability.</li>
<li>Market focus should move from export volatility to ADF’s brand premiumization and successful US greenfield execution, the key drivers of sustainable growth and long-term re-rating. 
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ADF Foods is shifting from an agency-based distribution model to a brand-led, in-house manufacturing approach, focusing on the U.S. frozen food segment to improve margins and supply control.
This strategic pivot enhances margin stability, mitigates raw material and geopolitical risks, and deepens market penetration in mainstream international retail, positioning ADF for sustainable long-term growth and profitability.
Market focus should move from export volatility to ADF’s brand premiumization and successful US greenfield execution, the key drivers of sustainable growth and long-term re-rating. 



The Beat Ideas: ADF Foods - Can an Export-Heavy Model Withstand Tariff Pressures?

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/adf-foods-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4099:1" rel="noopener">ADF Foods (ADFL IN)</a> reported robust Q4 &amp; FY25 results, driven by strong growth in key brands and strategic adjustments in North American distribution.</li>
<li>The company’s focus on improving distribution and expanding manufacturing capacity signals a stronger platform for future growth, particularly for its flagship Ashoka brand.</li>
<li>The strategic initiatives and consistent performance reinforce a positive outlook, suggesting continued market share gains and profitability for ADF Foods.</li>
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ADF Foods (ADFL IN) reported robust Q4 &amp; FY25 results, driven by strong growth in key brands and strategic adjustments in North American distribution.
The company’s focus on improving distribution and expanding manufacturing capacity signals a stronger platform for future growth, particularly for its flagship Ashoka brand.
The strategic initiatives and consistent performance reinforce a positive outlook, suggesting continued market share gains and profitability for ADF Foods.


ADF Foods Q4 Update: Strategic Shifts Driving Growth, Margin Expansion, Capex

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/adf-foods-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4099:1" rel="noopener">ADF Foods (ADFL IN)</a> is undergoing significant expansions, including brownfield projects in Nadiad and Nasik, and a greenfield project in Surat.</li>
<li>These projects are expected to boost revenue significantly, enhance operational efficiency, and support the company's growth plans.</li>
<li>Company will almost double its revenue in 3 years and similarly PAT will also grow, which makes it attractive on valuation side as well. </li>
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ADF Foods (ADFL IN) is undergoing significant expansions, including brownfield projects in Nadiad and Nasik, and a greenfield project in Surat.
These projects are expected to boost revenue significantly, enhance operational efficiency, and support the company's growth plans.
Company will almost double its revenue in 3 years and similarly PAT will also grow, which makes it attractive on valuation side as well. 


The Beat Ideas: ADF Foods- A Spicy Investment Opportunity with Growth Potential

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ADF Foods Ltd. manufactures and distributes Indian cuisine. The Company supplies its products to food retailers located in India and elsewhere throughout the world.

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INDIA: Reserve Bank of India's Inflation Targeting Regime Fails to Curb Inflation

Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation came in at 6.1% y-o-y in July 2016 compared to a 5.8% y-o-y rise in June 2016– the highest rate since August...

Rajan Govil

Orkla India Pre-IPO - Strong Market Presence, Growth Yet to Catch Up

Orkla India has launched a smaller IPO of up to INR 16.6bn (US$190m) in a INR695–730 range. Anchor books open on 28th October, with the rest of the...

Akshat Shah

The Beat Ideas: ADF Foods - Can an Export-Heavy Model Withstand Tariff Pressures?

ADF Foods is transitioning to a brand-led manufacturing model in the US frozen food segment for improved margins and long-term growth.

Nimish Maheshwari

ADF Foods Q4 Update: Strategic Shifts Driving Growth, Margin Expansion, Capex

ADF Foods (ADFL IN) posts strong Q4 & FY25 results, driven by brand growth & distribution adjustments in North America, signaling future growth...

Sudarshan Bhandari

The Beat Ideas: ADF Foods- A Spicy Investment Opportunity with Growth Potential

ADF Foods is expanding with new projects in Nadiad, Nasik, and Surat to boost revenue, enhance efficiency, and support growth plans, aiming to...

Sudarshan Bhandari

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INDIA: Reserve Bank of India's Inflation Targeting Regime Fails to Curb Inflation

Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation came in at 6.1% y-o-y in July 2016 compared to a 5.8% y-o-y rise in June 2016– the highest rate since August...

Rajan Govil

Orkla India Pre-IPO - Strong Market Presence, Growth Yet to Catch Up

Orkla India has launched a smaller IPO of up to INR 16.6bn (US$190m) in a INR695–730 range. Anchor books open on 28th October, with the rest of the...

Akshat Shah

The Beat Ideas: ADF Foods - Can an Export-Heavy Model Withstand Tariff Pressures?

​ADF Foods is transitioning to a brand-led manufacturing model in the US frozen food segment for improved margins and long-term growth.

Nimish Maheshwari

ADF Foods Q4 Update: Strategic Shifts Driving Growth, Margin Expansion, Capex

​ADF Foods (ADFL IN) posts strong Q4 & FY25 results, driven by brand growth & distribution adjustments in North America, signaling future growth...

Sudarshan Bhandari

The Beat Ideas: ADF Foods- A Spicy Investment Opportunity with Growth Potential

​ADF Foods is expanding with new projects in Nadiad, Nasik, and Surat to boost revenue, enhance efficiency, and support growth plans, aiming to...

Sudarshan Bhandari

ADF Foods is transitioning to a brand-led manufacturing model in the US frozen food segment for improved margins and long-term growth.

ADF Foods (ADFL IN) posts strong Q4 & FY25 results, driven by brand growth & distribution adjustments in North America, signaling future growth...

ADF Foods is expanding with new projects in Nadiad, Nasik, and Surat to boost revenue, enhance efficiency, and support growth plans, aiming to...