Chief Economist & Political Strategist, CrossASEAN Research

Prasenjit K. Basu

Chief Economist & Political Strategist

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

Macroeconomics

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<li>RBI's MPC cut its policy repo rate by 50bp (to 5.5%, implying cuts totalling 100bp in the past half year), and also a phased 100bp cut in CRR by Dec'25. </li>
<li>Despite CPI inflation moderating below 3.2%YoY in Apr'25, the RBI has only slightly lowered its inflation forecast for FY26 to 3.7% (from 4%), and hence returned to a neutral stance. </li>
<li>Given an above-normal monsoon, already strong Rabi crop, and low crude oil prices, we expect CPI inflation to average less than 3%YoY in Jun-Dec'25, allowing 75bp of further rate cuts. </li>
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RBI's MPC cut its policy repo rate by 50bp (to 5.5%, implying cuts totalling 100bp in the past half year), and also a phased 100bp cut in CRR by Dec'25. 
Despite CPI inflation moderating below 3.2%YoY in Apr'25, the RBI has only slightly lowered its inflation forecast for FY26 to 3.7% (from 4%), and hence returned to a neutral stance. 
Given an above-normal monsoon, already strong Rabi crop, and low crude oil prices, we expect CPI inflation to average less than 3%YoY in Jun-Dec'25, allowing 75bp of further rate cuts. 


India: 50bp Rate Cut, 100bp of CRR Cuts Pave the Way for Faster RGDP Growth

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

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>Listed Indian real estate developers reported a blockbuster H1FY26, with aggregate pre-sales soaring 47% YoY to INR 73,100 crore, led by giants like DLF and Prestige Estates.</li>
<li>This isn't a simple cyclical rally. It's a structural consolidation, as deleveraged balance sheets (five of 11 top players are net cash) allow organized players to seize market share.</li>
<li>The battleground has shifted from sales to execution. While pre-sales are strong, flat OCF highlights a critical lag, making 2H launch delivery and cash conversion the key metrics to watch.</li>
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Listed Indian real estate developers reported a blockbuster H1FY26, with aggregate pre-sales soaring 47% YoY to INR 73,100 crore, led by giants like DLF and Prestige Estates.
This isn't a simple cyclical rally. It's a structural consolidation, as deleveraged balance sheets (five of 11 top players are net cash) allow organized players to seize market share.
The battleground has shifted from sales to execution. While pre-sales are strong, flat OCF highlights a critical lag, making 2H launch delivery and cash conversion the key metrics to watch.


Thematic Report on Indian Realty: Why H1's Record Sales Mask a Deeper Cash Flow & Execution Test

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Akshat Shah

APAC IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Equity Capital Markets

CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Ltd / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cleanmax-enviro-energy-solutions-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45702:1" rel="noopener">CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Ltd (8382406Z IN)</a> (CEESL) is looking to raise about US$586m in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>CEESL is a provider of commercial and industrial renewable energy, specializing in delivering decarbonization solutions, including supplying renewable power and offering energy services and carbon credit solutions to customers.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Ltd (8382406Z IN) (CEESL) is looking to raise about US$586m in its upcoming India IPO.
CEESL is a provider of commercial and industrial renewable energy, specializing in delivering decarbonization solutions, including supplying renewable power and offering energy services and carbon credit solutions to customers.
In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.


CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Elevated Debt Amid Inconsistent Growth

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), HDFC Securities

HDFC Securities

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<ul><li>Following the strong price surge and record sales of FY24/25, the Indian real estate market is entering a phase of mature, steady growth in FY26</li><li>The momentum has broadened, with Tier-2/3 cities fueling mid-premium housing demand and core metros leading the luxury segment</li><li>Driven by urbanization, rising incomes, and the prevalence of nuclear families, demand is stabilizing</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Following the strong price surge and record sales of FY24/25, the Indian real estate market is entering a phase of mature, steady growth in FY26The momentum has broadened, with Tier-2/3 cities fueling mid-premium housing demand and core metros leading the luxury segmentDriven by urbanization, rising incomes, and the prevalence of nuclear families, demand is stabilizingContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Real Estate (Q2FY26 Results Preview): Sustenance to drive presales momentum

Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Sree Capital

Sreemant Dudhoria,CFA

Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Fundamental Research on Listed Indian Companies

Sree Capital

Sree Capital is a platform to share fundamental research on listed Indian companies. We do this research for our own investment

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>In this insight, we detail about insider buying activity in Indian Equities for the month of August 2025.</li>
<li>Driven by pressure of increased tariffs, Indian equity market have been underperforming. But as seen in past during such times promoter buying activity increases.</li>
<li>This insight details about companies with notable insider buying (large and small caps), sectors which witnessed buying and stocks which trade above and below the insider purchase price.</li>
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In this insight, we detail about insider buying activity in Indian Equities for the month of August 2025.
Driven by pressure of increased tariffs, Indian equity market have been underperforming. But as seen in past during such times promoter buying activity increases.
This insight details about companies with notable insider buying (large and small caps), sectors which witnessed buying and stocks which trade above and below the insider purchase price.


Increased Tariffs -> Decline in Indian Equity Market -> Increased Promoter Activity in August 2025

India

DLF Ltd. is a real estate development company. The Company develops residential, commercial, and retail properties.

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DLF Ltd (DLFU IN)

India: 50bp Rate Cut, 100bp of CRR Cuts Pave the Way for Faster RGDP Growth

We forecast 8.5% real GDP growth in FY26, with another 75bp of rate cuts by Dec'25 (after 100bp cuts in Feb-Jun'25) boosting fixed investment,...

Prasenjit K. Basu

Thematic Report on Indian Realty: Why H1's Record Sales Mask a Deeper Cash Flow & Execution Test

Indian real estate developers see H1FY26 with pre-sales up 47% to INR 73,100 crore. Structural consolidation, not just cyclical rally, as players...

Nimish Maheshwari

CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Elevated Debt Amid Inconsistent Growth

CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Limited (CEESL) is looking to raise around US$586m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the...

Akshat Shah

Real Estate (Q2FY26 Results Preview): Sustenance to drive presales momentum

Following the strong price surge and record sales of FY24/25, the Indian real estate market is entering a phase of mature, steady growth in FY26

HDFC Securities

Increased Tariffs -> Decline in Indian Equity Market -> Increased Promoter Activity in August 2025

Update : Promoter of Tourism Finance Corporation of India (Aditya Kumar Halwasiya) further bought 3.25 lakh shares from open market on the last...

Sreemant Dudhoria,CFA

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India: 50bp Rate Cut, 100bp of CRR Cuts Pave the Way for Faster RGDP Growth

We forecast 8.5% real GDP growth in FY26, with another 75bp of rate cuts by Dec'25 (after 100bp cuts in Feb-Jun'25) boosting fixed investment,...

Prasenjit K. Basu

Thematic Report on Indian Realty: Why H1's Record Sales Mask a Deeper Cash Flow & Execution Test

​Indian real estate developers see H1FY26 with pre-sales up 47% to INR 73,100 crore. Structural consolidation, not just cyclical rally, as players...

Nimish Maheshwari

CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Elevated Debt Amid Inconsistent Growth

CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Limited (CEESL) is looking to raise around US$586m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the...

Akshat Shah

Real Estate (Q2FY26 Results Preview): Sustenance to drive presales momentum

Following the strong price surge and record sales of FY24/25, the Indian real estate market is entering a phase of mature, steady growth in FY26

HDFC Securities

Increased Tariffs -> Decline in Indian Equity Market -> Increased Promoter Activity in August 2025

Update : Promoter of Tourism Finance Corporation of India (Aditya Kumar Halwasiya) further bought 3.25 lakh shares from open market on the last...

Sreemant Dudhoria,CFA

Indian real estate developers see H1FY26 with pre-sales up 47% to INR 73,100 crore. Structural consolidation, not just cyclical rally, as players...