Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector

ASIA CONSUMER: INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

Investory

Investory is a Singapore-based boutique independent equity research firm founded in January 2017 with a primary focus on consumption themes across Asia-Pacific.

We aim to generate investible ideas based on consumption trends and outlook. We screen our ideas on several parameters - product potential, long-term growth and management commitment being the most critical.  We follow a fundamental analysis approach in our stock selection process and are not restricted by market cap.

We aspire to grow into a leading source of unbiased research, free of conflict of interest, for investors yearning for independent and disciplined analysis. 

We also undertake bespoke research mandates to support our Institutional clients’ investment needs.

Our team comprises of professionals with extensive experience in the Asian equity markets, in areas ranging from research, servicing institutional clients and investment management.

Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/laopu-gold-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44036:1" rel="noopener">Laopu Gold (6181 HK)</a>  targets to raise approximately USD350 mn from a primary placement of 4.31 million new shares at HKD630 per share.</li>
<li>Laopu Gold has delivered both superior margins and rapid growth by marrying cultural resonance, premium pricing, artisanal excellence, and outstanding store economics.</li>
<li>Laopu’s growth track record coincides with period of rising gold prices. Investors should weigh its impressive margins and brand strength against the risk of a less supportive gold price environment.</li>
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Laopu Gold (6181 HK)  targets to raise approximately USD350 mn from a primary placement of 4.31 million new shares at HKD630 per share.
Laopu Gold has delivered both superior margins and rapid growth by marrying cultural resonance, premium pricing, artisanal excellence, and outstanding store economics.
Laopu’s growth track record coincides with period of rising gold prices. Investors should weigh its impressive margins and brand strength against the risk of a less supportive gold price environment.


Laopu Gold (6181 HK): Heritage Luxury, Guochao Appeal. Key Facts, Financials & Valuation

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

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Chinese exporters use fake labels and rerouting to dodge Trump tariffs, straining Asian trade hubs and triggering global customs crackdowns.</li>
<li>Brookfield-Backed Avaada plans INR 4,000–5,000 crore IPO for its solar module arm, expanding India’s green energy manufacturing ambitions.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/indraprastha-gas-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6969:1" rel="noopener">Indraprastha Gas (IGL IN)</a> hikes CNG prices for the second time in a month, targeting 33% higher realisations and stronger margins by FY26.</li>
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Chinese exporters use fake labels and rerouting to dodge Trump tariffs, straining Asian trade hubs and triggering global customs crackdowns.
Brookfield-Backed Avaada plans INR 4,000–5,000 crore IPO for its solar module arm, expanding India’s green energy manufacturing ambitions.

Indraprastha Gas (IGL IN) hikes CNG prices for the second time in a month, targeting 33% higher realisations and stronger margins by FY26.


#142 India Insight: Tariff Dodging, Avaada’s IPO Push, and CNG Hikes Reshape Asia’s Trade, Energy

Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Managing Director, Zero One

Zero One

Founded in 2015, Zero One produces independent investment research and provides corporate finance advisory services with a focus on both listed and private technology companies. Founder Vincent Fernando has over 20 years of experience in US and Asia capital markets.

Independent Investment Research

Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR

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TSMC’s Next Generation 2nm Node is Experiencing Unprecedented Customer Demand</li>
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Showdown Heats Up Between Qualcomm &amp; Mediatek's Next Generation of Mobile Phone SoCs -- And All Roads Lead to TSMC's Process Technology</li>
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Hyperscale Capex Is Maintained or Increased No Cuts or Postponement Capacity Constrain at AMZN GOOG</li>
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TSMC’s Next Generation 2nm Node is Experiencing Unprecedented Customer Demand

Showdown Heats Up Between Qualcomm &amp; Mediatek's Next Generation of Mobile Phone SoCs -- And All Roads Lead to TSMC's Process Technology

Hyperscale Capex Is Maintained or Increased No Cuts or Postponement Capacity Constrain at AMZN GOOG


Taiwan Tech Weekly: TSMC's Next Gen Node Unprecedented Demand; QCOM/Mediatek Chips' Peformance Leaks

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

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<li>Global companies are shifting supply chains, adopting the "China+1" strategy, with India emerging as a significant winner, attracting manufacturing and investment across sectors like electronics, EVs, and textiles.</li>
<li>India offers a strategic alternative to China, with favorable policies, a growing domestic market, and trade advantages, positioning itself as a manufacturing hub amid global trade shifts.</li>
<li>India is no longer just a backup for China; it's becoming the primary destination for global supply chains, reshaping the manufacturing ecosystem with deepening local integration and technological advancements.</li>
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Global companies are shifting supply chains, adopting the "China+1" strategy, with India emerging as a significant winner, attracting manufacturing and investment across sectors like electronics, EVs, and textiles.
India offers a strategic alternative to China, with favorable policies, a growing domestic market, and trade advantages, positioning itself as a manufacturing hub amid global trade shifts.
India is no longer just a backup for China; it's becoming the primary destination for global supply chains, reshaping the manufacturing ecosystem with deepening local integration and technological advancements.


Global Reshuffling: Whether India Will Win from China+1?

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<li>The Maha Kumbh Mela boosted <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/coca-cola-co-the" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:979:1" rel="noopener">Coca Cola Co (KO US)</a>'s India sales, driving double-digit volume growth in Q1, with over 180 million servings consumed.</li>
<li>Amid escalating US-China trade tensions, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/apple-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:666:1" rel="noopener">Apple (AAPL US)</a> accelerates its iPhone production in India, opening new factories and preparing for record shipments.</li>
<li>RBI has approved an interim executive committee to manage <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> following CEO Sumant Kathpalia’s exit, with Soumitra Sen and Anil Rao overseeing operations.</li>
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The Maha Kumbh Mela boosted Coca Cola Co (KO US)'s India sales, driving double-digit volume growth in Q1, with over 180 million servings consumed.
Amid escalating US-China trade tensions, Apple (AAPL US) accelerates its iPhone production in India, opening new factories and preparing for record shipments.
RBI has approved an interim executive committee to manage Indusind Bank (IIB IN) following CEO Sumant Kathpalia’s exit, with Soumitra Sen and Anil Rao overseeing operations.


#139 India Insight: Coke Grows in Q1, Apple Ups India Output, RBI Names New IndusInd Heads

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Laopu Gold (6181 HK): Heritage Luxury, Guochao Appeal. Key Facts, Financials & Valuation

Laopu Gold's multiples are not too steep given strong earnings growth outlook. Investors however need to weigh its upside potential against...

Devi Subhakesan

#142 India Insight: Tariff Dodging, Avaada’s IPO Push, and CNG Hikes Reshape Asia’s Trade, Energy

Chinese exporters evade Trump tariffs with fake labels, Avaada plans massive IPO for solar arm in India, Indraprastha Gas raises CNG prices for...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Taiwan Tech Weekly: TSMC's Next Gen Node Unprecedented Demand; QCOM/Mediatek Chips' Peformance Leaks

TSMC's 2nm node sees high demand, Qualcomm and Mediatek compete using TSMC's technology, Amazon and Google maintain or increase hyperscale capex.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Global Reshuffling: Whether India Will Win from China+1?

Global companies are turning to India as a strategic alternative to China, shifting supply chains and investments across various sectors,...

Nimish Maheshwari

#139 India Insight: Coke Grows in Q1, Apple Ups India Output, RBI Names New IndusInd Heads

Maha Kumbh Mela boosts Coca Cola sales in India, Apple accelerates iPhone production in India, RBI approves interim committee for Indusind Bank...

Sudarshan Bhandari

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Laopu Gold (6181 HK): Heritage Luxury, Guochao Appeal. Key Facts, Financials & Valuation

Laopu Gold's multiples are not too steep given strong earnings growth outlook. Investors however need to weigh its upside potential against...

Devi Subhakesan

#142 India Insight: Tariff Dodging, Avaada’s IPO Push, and CNG Hikes Reshape Asia’s Trade, Energy

​Chinese exporters evade Trump tariffs with fake labels, Avaada plans massive IPO for solar arm in India, Indraprastha Gas raises CNG prices for...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Taiwan Tech Weekly: TSMC's Next Gen Node Unprecedented Demand; QCOM/Mediatek Chips' Peformance Leaks

​TSMC's 2nm node sees high demand, Qualcomm and Mediatek compete using TSMC's technology, Amazon and Google maintain or increase hyperscale capex.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Global Reshuffling: Whether India Will Win from China+1?

​Global companies are turning to India as a strategic alternative to China, shifting supply chains and investments across various sectors,...

Nimish Maheshwari

#139 India Insight: Coke Grows in Q1, Apple Ups India Output, RBI Names New IndusInd Heads

​Maha Kumbh Mela boosts Coca Cola sales in India, Apple accelerates iPhone production in India, RBI approves interim committee for Indusind Bank...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Chinese exporters evade Trump tariffs with fake labels, Avaada plans massive IPO for solar arm in India, Indraprastha Gas raises CNG prices for...

TSMC's 2nm node sees high demand, Qualcomm and Mediatek compete using TSMC's technology, Amazon and Google maintain or increase hyperscale capex.

Global companies are turning to India as a strategic alternative to China, shifting supply chains and investments across various sectors,...

Maha Kumbh Mela boosts Coca Cola sales in India, Apple accelerates iPhone production in India, RBI approves interim committee for Indusind Bank...