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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<li>We spoke to channels associated with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/au-small-finance-bank-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24196:1" rel="noopener">AU Small Finance Bank Limited (AUBANK IN)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kajaria-ceramics-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13916:1" rel="noopener">Kajaria Ceramics (KJC IN)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/apl-apollo-tubes-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16132:1" rel="noopener">Apl Apollo Tubes (APAT IN)</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/blue-star-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5162:1" rel="noopener">Blue Star Ltd (BLSTR IN)</a> </li>
<li>Small Business Loan growth is slowing at AU, some down trading due to price increases seen in Kajaria </li>
<li>APL is getting hurt by cheaper alternatives, Blue Star channels are cautiously optimistic about the upcoming Air Conditioner season. </li>
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We spoke to channels associated with AU Small Finance Bank Limited (AUBANK IN) , Kajaria Ceramics (KJC IN) , Apl Apollo Tubes (APAT IN) &amp; Blue Star Ltd (BLSTR IN) 
Small Business Loan growth is slowing at AU, some down trading due to price increases seen in Kajaria 
APL is getting hurt by cheaper alternatives, Blue Star channels are cautiously optimistic about the upcoming Air Conditioner season. 


Channel Insight #29 | AU Bank, Kajaria, APL Apollo, Blue Star

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<li>We interact with four DSC managers of Bandhan Bank, two managers of AU Bank and Manappuram Finance. </li>
<li>For <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bandhan-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26705:1" rel="noopener">Bandhan Bank Ltd (BANDHAN IN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/manappuram-finance-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12559:1" rel="noopener">Manappuram Finance (MGFL IN)</a> collections remain a challenge. </li>
<li>For <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/au-small-finance-bank-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24196:1" rel="noopener">AU Small Finance Bank Limited (AUBANK IN)</a> loan growth in Wheels segment could be challenging. </li>
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We interact with four DSC managers of Bandhan Bank, two managers of AU Bank and Manappuram Finance. 
For Bandhan Bank Ltd (BANDHAN IN) and Manappuram Finance (MGFL IN) collections remain a challenge. 
For AU Small Finance Bank Limited (AUBANK IN) loan growth in Wheels segment could be challenging. 


India Channel Insight #22 | Bandhan Bank, AU Bank, Manappuram

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<p>In the postcard series, our objective is to understand the macro environment shaping India and to assess the on-ground progress on its ambitious plan to reach USD 5 trillion from the current USD 2.7 trillion economy.</p>
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<p>In this Postcard, we present our key takeaways from the interactions in Jaisalmer, a tourist hotspot in the state of Rajasthan.</p>
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In the postcard series, our objective is to understand the macro environment shaping India and to assess the on-ground progress on its ambitious plan to reach USD 5 trillion from the current USD 2.7 trillion economy.


In this Postcard, we present our key takeaways from the interactions in Jaisalmer, a tourist hotspot in the state of Rajasthan.


Postcard from Jaisalmer | Changing Consumers, Shifting Gears

Equity Capital Markets

Aptus Value Housing Finance India / Equity Capital Markets

Aptus Value Housing Finance India (APTUS IN)

<p>Complementing <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/nitin-mangal" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="accounts:1988" rel="noopener">Nitin Mangal</a>'s <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/aptus-value-housing-finance-ipo-key-takeaways" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:55779" rel="noopener">Aptus Value Housing Finance IPO - Key Takeaways</a> , in this Insight, we present takeaways derived by speaking to a couple of branch managers based out of Tamil Nadu.</p>
<p>Valuations are on the higher end ( <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/sumeet-singh" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="accounts:4" rel="noopener">Sumeet Singh</a> 's <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/aptus-value-housing-finance-ipo-valuation-is-too-rich-especially-with-an-over-capitalised-book" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:55773" rel="noopener">Aptus Value Housing Finance IPO - Valuation Is Too Rich, Especially with an Over-Capitalised Book</a>), however, the checks suggest an interesting business model that warrants Aptus to be on the watch list. </p>

Complementing Nitin Mangal's Aptus Value Housing Finance IPO - Key Takeaways , in this Insight, we present takeaways derived by speaking to a couple of branch managers based out of Tamil Nadu.
Valuations are on the higher end ( Sumeet Singh 's Aptus Value Housing Finance IPO - Valuation Is Too Rich, Especially with an Over-Capitalised Book), however, the checks suggest an interesting business model that warrants Aptus to be on the watch list. 

Aptus Value Housing Finance IPO | Primary Check Takeaways

<p>This channel insight focuses on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zomato-media-pvt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28820:1" rel="noopener">Zomato (ZOM IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/au-small-finance-bank-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24196:1" rel="noopener">AU Small Finance Bank Limited (AUBANK IN),</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hitachi-home-life-solutions-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6172:1" rel="noopener">Hitachi Home &amp; Life Solutions India Ltd (JCHAC IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nilkamal-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5323:1" rel="noopener">Nilkamal Ltd (NILK IN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/makemytrip-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23580:1" rel="noopener">Makemytrip Ltd (MMYT US)</a>. States, where our channels were based, include- West Bengal, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar.  </p>
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<h3>About India Channel Insight</h3>
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<p>Our objective with India Channel Insight is to share snippets from our channel interactions that are part of our research process. These snippets emerging out of these interactions and have been aiding us to generate interesting trade ideas and have often proven to be reliable sources of qualitative alpha. </p>
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This channel insight focuses on Zomato (ZOM IN), AU Small Finance Bank Limited (AUBANK IN),Hitachi Home &amp; Life Solutions India Ltd (JCHAC IN), Nilkamal Ltd (NILK IN) and Makemytrip Ltd (MMYT US). States, where our channels were based, include- West Bengal, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar.  

About India Channel Insight


Our objective with India Channel Insight is to share snippets from our channel interactions that are part of our research process. These snippets emerging out of these interactions and have been aiding us to generate interesting trade ideas and have often proven to be reliable sources of qualitative alpha. 


India Channel Insight | Zomato, AU Bank, Johnson Hitachi, Nilkamal, Makemytrip

India

AU Small Finance Bank Limited is an Indian scheduled commercial small finance bank. It offers a diverse range of products including savings accounts, current accounts, fixed deposits, loans (vehicle, MSME, housing, personal, gold, agriculture), debit and credit cards, and insurance. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

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AU Small Finance Bank (AUBANK IN)

Channel Insight #29 | AU Bank, Kajaria, APL Apollo, Blue Star

We spoke to channels associated with AU Small Finance Bank Limited (AUBANK IN) , Kajaria Ceramics (KJC IN) , Apl Apollo Tubes (APAT IN) & Blue Star...

Pranav Bhavsar

India Channel Insight #22 | Bandhan Bank, AU Bank, Manappuram

We interact with four DSC managers of Bandhan Bank, two managers of AU Bank and Manappuram Finance to understand the collection and loan growth...

Pranav Bhavsar

Postcard from Jaisalmer | Changing Consumers, Shifting Gears

In this Postcard, we present our key takeaways from the interactions in Jaisalmer, a tourist hotspot in the state of Rajasthan.

Pranav Bhavsar

Aptus Value Housing Finance IPO | Primary Check Takeaways

In this Insight, we focus on key takeaways derived by speaking to a couple of Aptus branch managers based out of Tamil Nadu.

Pranav Bhavsar

India Channel Insight | Zomato, AU Bank, Johnson Hitachi, Nilkamal, Makemytrip

This channel insight focuses on ZOM IN, AUBANK IN, JCHAC IN, NILK IN and MMYT US. States, where our channels were based, include- West Bengal,...

Pranav Bhavsar

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