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>With the "Postcard" series, our objective is to bring to our readers on-ground insights based on interactions across key channels located in tier 2 and tier 3 locations.</li>
<li>For this postcard, we travel to the magnificent and iconic city of Agra. </li>
<li>We were pleasantly surprised by the rapid pace of electrification among three-wheelers, which is the topic of this postcard.</li>
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With the "Postcard" series, our objective is to bring to our readers on-ground insights based on interactions across key channels located in tier 2 and tier 3 locations.
For this postcard, we travel to the magnificent and iconic city of Agra. 
We were pleasantly surprised by the rapid pace of electrification among three-wheelers, which is the topic of this postcard.


Postcard from Agra | India's 3W EV Adaptation On the Ground

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bajaj-auto-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3613:1" rel="noopener">Bajaj Auto Ltd (BJAUT IN)</a> is optimistic about the future of their exports and expects a recovery in exports as a critical catalyst for the stock over the near term.</li>
<li>The company's EV endeavors in both 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers are expected to surprise on the upside, which can deliver upside than what is currently factored in.</li>
<li>The stock also trades at undemanding valuations (16x FY25 consensus estimates), offering adequate comfort with an optionality of EV and Exports.</li>
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Bajaj Auto Ltd (BJAUT IN) is optimistic about the future of their exports and expects a recovery in exports as a critical catalyst for the stock over the near term.
The company's EV endeavors in both 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers are expected to surprise on the upside, which can deliver upside than what is currently factored in.
The stock also trades at undemanding valuations (16x FY25 consensus estimates), offering adequate comfort with an optionality of EV and Exports.


Bajaj Auto Ltd (BJAUT IN) | EV & Exports Optionality

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<li>ATH for the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nifty-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23617:1" rel="noopener">NIFTY Index (NIFTY INDEX)</a>,  Going ahead, we expect the momentum in the market to continue. </li>
<li>Healthcare and Information Technology remain interesting pockets to watch when it comes to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ishares-msci-india-etf" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:282:1" rel="noopener">iShares MSCI India ETF (INDA US)</a>. </li>
<li>Other names discussed include <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bajaj-auto-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3613:1" rel="noopener">Bajaj Auto Ltd (BJAUT IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hindustan-unilever-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13828:1" rel="noopener">Hindustan Unilever (HUVR IN)</a>, <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/vedant-fashions-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34260:1" rel="noopener">Vedant Fashions (MANYAVAR IN)</a>.  </li>
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ATH for the NIFTY Index (NIFTY INDEX),  Going ahead, we expect the momentum in the market to continue. 
Healthcare and Information Technology remain interesting pockets to watch when it comes to iShares MSCI India ETF (INDA US). 
Other names discussed include Bajaj Auto Ltd (BJAUT IN), Hindustan Unilever (HUVR IN), Bandhan Bank Ltd (BANDHAN IN) and Vedant Fashions (MANYAVAR IN).  


[Week 3] Namaste India 🙏 | Bajaj Auto Ltd (BJAUT IN) | Exports Could Improve Further

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<li>Triumph-Bajaj midsize bike melds the expertise of Triumph Motorcycles and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bajaj-auto-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3613:1" rel="noopener">Bajaj Auto Ltd (BJAUT IN)</a>  for top-tier quality, targeting the midsize market with dual-brand prowess.</li>
<li>Triumph-Bajaj sparks fervour with strong inquiries and bookings in tier-two and tier-one locations, though supply constraints present challenges.</li>
<li>Triumph stands out targeting the 30+ age group seeking premium leisure riding, employing exclusive dealerships and unique pricing to enhance ownership experience.</li>
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Triumph-Bajaj midsize bike melds the expertise of Triumph Motorcycles and Bajaj Auto Ltd (BJAUT IN)  for top-tier quality, targeting the midsize market with dual-brand prowess.
Triumph-Bajaj sparks fervour with strong inquiries and bookings in tier-two and tier-one locations, though supply constraints present challenges.
Triumph stands out targeting the 30+ age group seeking premium leisure riding, employing exclusive dealerships and unique pricing to enhance ownership experience.


Bajaj Auto Ltd (BJAUT IN) | The Market Dominance Playbook

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

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Aequitas Research

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Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Crizac is looking to raise US$120m in its upcoming India IPO. The bookrunners on the deal are Equirus and Anand Rathi.</li>
<li>Crizac is an education platform offering international student recruitment solutions to global institutions of higher education in the United Kingdom, Canada, Republic of Ireland, Australia and New Zealand (ANZ).</li>
<li>Crizac is one of the largest student recruitment solutions providers from India to the UK with a market share of 13.0%, in terms of the number of students in 2023.</li>
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Crizac is looking to raise US$120m in its upcoming India IPO. The bookrunners on the deal are Equirus and Anand Rathi.
Crizac is an education platform offering international student recruitment solutions to global institutions of higher education in the United Kingdom, Canada, Republic of Ireland, Australia and New Zealand (ANZ).
Crizac is one of the largest student recruitment solutions providers from India to the UK with a market share of 13.0%, in terms of the number of students in 2023.


India

Bajaj Auto Limited manufactures and distributes motorized two-wheeled and three-wheeled scooters, motorcycles and mopeds.

Bajaj Auto Ltd (BJAUT IN)

Postcard from Agra | India's 3W EV Adaptation On the Ground

Exploring the rapid electrification of three-wheelers in Agra, providing on-ground insights from tier 2 and tier 3 locations.

Pranav Bhavsar