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>We interact with our dealer network representing <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/asian-paints-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6354:1" rel="noopener">Asian Paints (APNT IN)</a>  and Birla Opus <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/grasim-industries-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:290:1" rel="noopener">Grasim Industries (GRASIM IN)</a> dealers with an objective to understand the current operating environment.</li>
<li>Aggression in a slow-moving market will result in short-term market share gains for players like Birla Opus.</li>
<li>While <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/asian-paints-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6354:1" rel="noopener">Asian Paints (APNT IN)</a> may appear to lose market share, we believe this would be transient in nature.</li>
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We interact with our dealer network representing Asian Paints (APNT IN)  and Birla Opus Grasim Industries (GRASIM IN) dealers with an objective to understand the current operating environment.
Aggression in a slow-moving market will result in short-term market share gains for players like Birla Opus.
While Asian Paints (APNT IN) may appear to lose market share, we believe this would be transient in nature.


Birla Opus | Short Term Gain, Long Term Pain

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

Ajax Engineering Limited / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ajax-engineering-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44026:1" rel="noopener">Ajax Engineering Limited (0896529D IN)</a> is looking to raise about US$145m in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>Ajax Engineering Limited (AEL) is one of the leading concrete equipment manufacturers with a comprehensive range of concrete equipment, services and solutions across the concrete application value chain.</li>
<li>In this note, we take a quick look at the company’s past performance and the IPO valuations.</li>
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Ajax Engineering Limited (0896529D IN) is looking to raise about US$145m in its upcoming India IPO.
Ajax Engineering Limited (AEL) is one of the leading concrete equipment manufacturers with a comprehensive range of concrete equipment, services and solutions across the concrete application value chain.
In this note, we take a quick look at the company’s past performance and the IPO valuations.


Ajax Engineering IPO - Robust Growth Driven by a Comprehensive Dealer Network

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<li>The paint industry experienced significant challenges in Q2FY24, with most companies reporting subdued performance.</li>
<li>Asian Paints reported typical fluctuations in market share of 1-1.5%, while Berger Paints and AkzoNobel both reported gains in their respective market positions.</li>
<li>Asian Paints' current market share reduction and increased competitive pressure stem from its size and the slowing macro environment.</li>
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The paint industry experienced significant challenges in Q2FY24, with most companies reporting subdued performance.
Asian Paints reported typical fluctuations in market share of 1-1.5%, while Berger Paints and AkzoNobel both reported gains in their respective market positions.
Asian Paints' current market share reduction and increased competitive pressure stem from its size and the slowing macro environment.


Asian Paints (APNT IN) | Navigating Turbulence

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited

Motilal Oswal

External broker reports(aggregated public sources)

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited

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<ul><li>Indigo Paints’ (INDIGOPN) standalone sales growth stood at 7% YoY in 2QFY25 (6% in 1QFY25, 18% in FY24) due to subdued industry demand (1% down in 1HFY25).</li><li>Apple Chemie (subsidiary) clocked robust sales growth of 28% YoY.</li><li>Consolidated sales rose 7% YoY to INR3.0b (in line).</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.

Indigo Paints’ (INDIGOPN) standalone sales growth stood at 7% YoY in 2QFY25 (6% in 1QFY25, 18% in FY24) due to subdued industry demand (1% down in 1HFY25).Apple Chemie (subsidiary) clocked robust sales growth of 28% YoY.Consolidated sales rose 7% YoY to INR3.0b (in line).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.

Indigo Paints - In-Line Revenue; Watchful for Demand Pickup in 2HFY25

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Sharekhan

Sharekhan

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Content available is external broker reports authored by a third party outside the Smartkarma network and has been aggregated by an online aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed by Smartkarma in this format for user's convenience and general informational purposes only. Content does not constitute investment or financial advice and Smartkarma makes no representation or warranty regarding its accuracy or contents. Original third party author retains all copyright and other proprietary rights in the content. Access or use of third party links not controlled by Smartkarma are at the user's own risk.

<ul><li>Indigo Paints Limited’s (IPL’s) Q2FY2025 numbers were in line with expectations; consolidated revenues grew 7.4% y-o-y, OPM fell 124 bps y-o-y to 13.9% and PAT declined 12.1% y-o-y.</li><li>Management expects demand to improve in Q3 on seasonality (festive and wedding driven demand) and pent-up demand.</li><li>It eyes at least double-digit revenue growth in H2.Margin contraction in Q2 was mainly due to price cuts undertaken in H2FY24. </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.

Indigo Paints Limited’s (IPL’s) Q2FY2025 numbers were in line with expectations; consolidated revenues grew 7.4% y-o-y, OPM fell 124 bps y-o-y to 13.9% and PAT declined 12.1% y-o-y.Management expects demand to improve in Q3 on seasonality (festive and wedding driven demand) and pent-up demand.It eyes at least double-digit revenue growth in H2.Margin contraction in Q2 was mainly due to price cuts undertaken in H2FY24. 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.

Indigo Paints Ltd - Soft Q2; Better Prospects Ahead

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Indigo Paints Limited manufactures paints. The Company supplies exterior and interior paints. Indigo Paints serves customers in India.

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Ajax Engineering IPO - Robust Growth Driven by a Comprehensive Dealer Network

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Akshat Shah

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Pranav Bhavsar

Indigo Paints - In-Line Revenue; Watchful for Demand Pickup in 2HFY25

Indigo Paints’ (INDIGOPN) standalone sales growth stood at 7% YoY in 2QFY25 (6% in 1QFY25, 18% in FY24) due to subdued industry demand (1% down in...

Motilal Oswal

Indigo Paints Ltd - Soft Q2; Better Prospects Ahead

Indigo Paints Limited’s (IPL’s) Q2FY2025 numbers were in line with expectations; consolidated revenues grew 7.4% y-o-y, OPM fell 124 bps y-o-y to...

Sharekhan

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Birla Opus | Short Term Gain, Long Term Pain

In this Insight, we interact with Paint Dealers to understand market dynamics; Birla Opus may gain short-term market share, while Asian Paints...

Pranav Bhavsar

Ajax Engineering IPO - Robust Growth Driven by a Comprehensive Dealer Network

Ajax Engineering Limited is looking to raise about US$145m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we take a quick look at the company’s past...

Akshat Shah

Asian Paints (APNT IN) | Navigating Turbulence

​Q2FY24 was tough for the paint industry, with Asian Paints facing market share reduction due to size and macroeconomic factors, while Berger...

Pranav Bhavsar

Indigo Paints - In-Line Revenue; Watchful for Demand Pickup in 2HFY25

Indigo Paints’ (INDIGOPN) standalone sales growth stood at 7% YoY in 2QFY25 (6% in 1QFY25, 18% in FY24) due to subdued industry demand (1% down in...

Motilal Oswal

Indigo Paints Ltd - Soft Q2; Better Prospects Ahead

Indigo Paints Limited’s (IPL’s) Q2FY2025 numbers were in line with expectations; consolidated revenues grew 7.4% y-o-y, OPM fell 124 bps y-o-y to...

Sharekhan

Q2FY24 was tough for the paint industry, with Asian Paints facing market share reduction due to size and macroeconomic factors, while Berger...