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.

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Internet IPOs are turning out to be the theme of the year in India so far. In yet another instance, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cartrade-tech-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33474:1" rel="noopener">Cartrade (0056989Z IN)</a>, operator of Carwale, and Bikewale lately received SEBI's nod of floating the public issue.
Cartrade, along with its subsidiaries, operates an automotive digital ecosystem which connects automobile customers, OEMs, dealers, banks, insurance companies and other stakeholders. The Group owns and operates under several brands: CarTrade, CarWale, Shriram Automall, BikeWale, etc. Through these platforms, the group enables new and used automobile customers, vehicle dealerships, automotive manufacturers and other businesses to buy and sell their vehicles.
While the auto tech platforms have several players in the Industry, CarTrade is the first one in the line to get listed. The company also reported in the DRHP that it is the only competitor to boast a positive net income, while also ranking number one on relative online search popularity when compared to their key competitors over the period from April 2020 to March 2021. 
However, on the flip side CarTrade also undergoes several shortfalls on the balance sheet end. A simple forensic check of DRHP reveal issues like aggressive revenue recognition, worrying cash yield, fragile earnings, etc.

Internet IPOs are turning out to be the theme of the year in India so far. In yet another instance, Cartrade (0056989Z IN), operator of Carwale, and Bikewale lately received SEBI's nod of floating the public issue.
Cartrade, along with its subsidiaries, operates an automotive digital ecosystem which connects automobile customers, OEMs, dealers, banks, insurance companies and other stakeholders. The Group owns and operates under several brands: CarTrade, CarWale, Shriram Automall, BikeWale, etc. Through these platforms, the group enables new and used automobile customers, vehicle dealerships, automotive manufacturers and other businesses to buy and sell their vehicles.
While the auto tech platforms have several players in the Industry, CarTrade is the first one in the line to get listed. The company also reported in the DRHP that it is the only competitor to boast a positive net income, while also ranking number one on relative online search popularity when compared to their key competitors over the period from April 2020 to March 2021. 
However, on the flip side CarTrade also undergoes several shortfalls on the balance sheet end. A simple forensic check of DRHP reveal issues like aggressive revenue recognition, worrying cash yield, fragile earnings, etc.

India

CarTrade Tech Ltd. operates India's largest digital marketplace ecosystem for buying, selling, marketing, and financing new and pre-owned vehicles. The company's platforms, including CarWale, BikeWale, CarTrade, OLX India, and Shriram Automall, empower consumers, dealers, OEMs, and enterprises to transact vehicles and other goods. It offers services like new and used car solutions, two-wheeler solutions, and technology solutions for OEMs and dealers. Headquartered in Navi Mumbai, India, the company was founded in 2000.

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CarTrade Tech IPO- A Patchy Drive

CarTrade undergoes several shortfalls on the balance sheet end. A simple forensic check of DRHP reveal issues like aggressive revenue recognition,...

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