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>In this Insight, we aim to understand the current demand, environment, competition, and margin trends for major air conditioner manufacturers in India.</li>
<li>Dealers remain optimistic despite a slower seasonal start, anticipating accelerated growth in this season. While there have been price increases, competition, and cost inflation may not translate into margins. </li>
<li>Some of the companies in Focus include <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/voltas-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19924:1" rel="noopener">Voltas Ltd (VOLT IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/havells-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9158:1" rel="noopener">Havells India (HAVL IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/johnson-controls-hitachi-air-conditioning-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6172:1" rel="noopener">Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning India (JCHAC IN).</a>
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In this Insight, we aim to understand the current demand, environment, competition, and margin trends for major air conditioner manufacturers in India.
Dealers remain optimistic despite a slower seasonal start, anticipating accelerated growth in this season. While there have been price increases, competition, and cost inflation may not translate into margins. 
Some of the companies in Focus include Voltas Ltd (VOLT IN), Havells India (HAVL IN), Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning India (JCHAC IN).



India Air Conditioners | Who's Chilling How

Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>EU defence names higher again, expect more upside for JP heavies after yesterdays lull.</li>
<li>Intel managed to eek out gains with the market still positive on streamlining.</li>
<li>BYD rapid charging adding to Tesla woes, downside pressure to build for Panasonic as restructuring allure fades.</li>
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EU defence names higher again, expect more upside for JP heavies after yesterdays lull.
Intel managed to eek out gains with the market still positive on streamlining.
BYD rapid charging adding to Tesla woes, downside pressure to build for Panasonic as restructuring allure fades.


Japan Morning Connection: Huang's AI Keynote Fails to Excite Investors

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<li>Expect a strong follow through from Japan's SPE despite a rare outperformance last week</li>
<li>Laggards such as TEL, Screen and Micronics may be targets.  </li>
<li>Many mainstay EU defence names surged to new highs; expect heavies and JSW upside</li>
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Expect a strong follow through from Japan's SPE despite a rare outperformance last week
Laggards such as TEL, Screen and Micronics may be targets.  
Many mainstay EU defence names surged to new highs; expect heavies and JSW upside


Japan Morning Connection: Solid Tech Rebound Ahead of the NVDA Developers Conference This Week

Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/global-x-nikkei-225-covered-call-etf-option-premium-reinvestment-type" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44483:1" rel="noopener">Global X Nikkei 225 Covered Call ETF (2858 JP)</a> has outperformed the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nikkei-225" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22909:1" rel="noopener">Nikkei 225 (NKY INDEX)</a> year-to-date with a 4.5% advantage, demonstrating strength in sideways and moderately declining markets.</li>
<li>The covered call strategy can be deployed as a tactical standalone in sideways markets or as a relative value approach against a Nikkei 225 short.</li>
<li>For investors anticipating a continuation of the sideways or declining market, the option roll-over on the open of <strong>March 14 </strong>offers timely entry.</li>
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The Global X Nikkei 225 Covered Call ETF (2858 JP) has outperformed the Nikkei 225 (NKY INDEX) year-to-date with a 4.5% advantage, demonstrating strength in sideways and moderately declining markets.
The covered call strategy can be deployed as a tactical standalone in sideways markets or as a relative value approach against a Nikkei 225 short.
For investors anticipating a continuation of the sideways or declining market, the option roll-over on the open of March 14 offers timely entry.


The Right Time for This Quantitative Strategy Outperforming the Nikkei Year to Date.

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<li>Japan's SPE rebound yesterday led by Lasertec -10% may be short lived.</li>
<li>However, NVDA's week-long developers conference from Monday may act as dip buying catalyst.</li>
<li>Still room for EU related plays to gain with many related names inherently defensive.</li>
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Japan's SPE rebound yesterday led by Lasertec -10% may be short lived.
However, NVDA's week-long developers conference from Monday may act as dip buying catalyst.
Still room for EU related plays to gain with many related names inherently defensive.


Japan Morning Connection: Bloodbath for Tech and Continued Pivot from Growth to Value

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DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD. manufactures air conditioning equipment for household and commercial use.  The Company also produces fluorine chemical products such as fluorinated hydrocarbon gas and shells and warheads for defense industry.

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India Air Conditioners | Who's Chilling How

​Indian air conditioner manufacturers are facing price increases, competition, and cost inflation, but dealers are optimistic about accelerated...

Pranav Bhavsar

Japan Morning Connection: Huang's AI Keynote Fails to Excite Investors

​EU defence stocks continue higher, potential for more gains for JP heavyweights.BYD's rapid charging poses more challenges for Tesla. Panasonic...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Solid Tech Rebound Ahead of the NVDA Developers Conference This Week

​Japan's SPE likely to continue strong performance, with potential targets in laggards like TEL, Screen, and Micronics. EU defense stocks have been...

Andrew Jackson

The Right Time for This Quantitative Strategy Outperforming the Nikkei Year to Date.

​This Nikkei 225 Covered Call ETF has outperformed the market by 7.9% over the past six months. March 14 provides a timely entry point for either a...

Gaudenz Schneider

Japan Morning Connection: Bloodbath for Tech and Continued Pivot from Growth to Value

​Japan's SPE rebound may be short-lived, but NVDA's conference could boost AI related names. EU-related plays still have room to gain with pivot...

Andrew Jackson

Indian air conditioner manufacturers are facing price increases, competition, and cost inflation, but dealers are optimistic about accelerated...

EU defence stocks continue higher, potential for more gains for JP heavyweights.BYD's rapid charging poses more challenges for Tesla. Panasonic...

Japan's SPE likely to continue strong performance, with potential targets in laggards like TEL, Screen, and Micronics. EU defense stocks have been...

This Nikkei 225 Covered Call ETF has outperformed the market by 7.9% over the past six months. March 14 provides a timely entry point for either a...

Japan's SPE rebound may be short-lived, but NVDA's conference could boost AI related names. EU-related plays still have room to gain with pivot...