Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>So far, global markets remain optimistic that the damage from the war in Iran will be repaired relatively soon; however, that will change as the war enters its second month.</li>
<li>Asian countries are highly dependent on oil and gas shipments from the Middle East, with airlines, petrochemical companies, and gas distribution companies all negatively affected.</li>
<li>Iran now controls when the flow of energy from the Middle East starts and thereby when the war stops. Gulf countries will not allow Iran to be the Straits gatekeeper.</li>
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So far, global markets remain optimistic that the damage from the war in Iran will be repaired relatively soon; however, that will change as the war enters its second month.
Asian countries are highly dependent on oil and gas shipments from the Middle East, with airlines, petrochemical companies, and gas distribution companies all negatively affected.
Iran now controls when the flow of energy from the Middle East starts and thereby when the war stops. Gulf countries will not allow Iran to be the Straits gatekeeper.


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India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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<li>Middle East tensions have increased the risk of Brent crude moving toward USD 85-90 per barrel in the near term.</li>
<li>For India, every USD 10 rise in crude can add around 30 bps to inflation and widen the current account deficit.</li>
<li>The impact will vary by sector. Upstream oil companies benefit, while oil-intensive sectors face margin pressure if prices stay elevated.</li>
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Middle East tensions have increased the risk of Brent crude moving toward USD 85-90 per barrel in the near term.
For India, every USD 10 rise in crude can add around 30 bps to inflation and widen the current account deficit.
The impact will vary by sector. Upstream oil companies benefit, while oil-intensive sectors face margin pressure if prices stay elevated.


Event Driven- Middle East Volatility: How Indian Sectors Respond to Higher Crude

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<li>India’s GST 2.0 reform slashes tax rates on essentials, durables, autos, and healthcare while exempting insurance and education.</li>
<li>The move could accelerate consumption, especially in rural India, but risks straining government revenues and widening fiscal deficits.</li>
<li>If implemented smoothly, GST 2.0 may drive a multi-sector consumption upcycle, though revenue trade-offs and uneven pass-through pose risks.</li>
</ul>


India’s GST 2.0 reform slashes tax rates on essentials, durables, autos, and healthcare while exempting insurance and education.
The move could accelerate consumption, especially in rural India, but risks straining government revenues and widening fiscal deficits.
If implemented smoothly, GST 2.0 may drive a multi-sector consumption upcycle, though revenue trade-offs and uneven pass-through pose risks.


Thematic Report on GST 2.0 Regime: Who Gains, Who Loses as India Bets on Demand Revival.

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<li>Chinese exporters use fake labels and rerouting to dodge Trump tariffs, straining Asian trade hubs and triggering global customs crackdowns.</li>
<li>Brookfield-Backed Avaada plans INR 4,000–5,000 crore IPO for its solar module arm, expanding India’s green energy manufacturing ambitions.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/indraprastha-gas-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6969:1" rel="noopener">Indraprastha Gas (IGL IN)</a> hikes CNG prices for the second time in a month, targeting 33% higher realisations and stronger margins by FY26.</li>
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Chinese exporters use fake labels and rerouting to dodge Trump tariffs, straining Asian trade hubs and triggering global customs crackdowns.
Brookfield-Backed Avaada plans INR 4,000–5,000 crore IPO for its solar module arm, expanding India’s green energy manufacturing ambitions.

Indraprastha Gas (IGL IN) hikes CNG prices for the second time in a month, targeting 33% higher realisations and stronger margins by FY26.


#142 India Insight: Tariff Dodging, Avaada’s IPO Push, and CNG Hikes Reshape Asia’s Trade, Energy

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

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<li>Natural gas may be brought under GST at 18%, replacing fragmented state taxes and excise duties.</li>
<li>Uniform GST boosts cost efficiency, increases gas competitiveness, and benefits companies’ margins.</li>
<li>A simpler, uniform tax regime accelerates natural gas adoption, driving long-term industry growth and profitability.</li>
</ul>


Natural gas may be brought under GST at 18%, replacing fragmented state taxes and excise duties.
Uniform GST boosts cost efficiency, increases gas competitiveness, and benefits companies’ margins.
A simpler, uniform tax regime accelerates natural gas adoption, driving long-term industry growth and profitability.


India

Indraprastha Gas Limited processes and distributes compressed natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas. The Company has been jointly promoted by Bharat Petroleum Corporation and Gas Authority of India.

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Proposed inclusion of natural gas in GST at 18% could enhance cost efficiency, competitiveness, and industry growth due to higher demand.

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OIL: When a Short-Term Spike Becomes Long-Term Reality

So far, global markets remain optimistic that the damage from the war in Iran will be repaired relatively soon; however, that will change as the...

David Mudd

Event Driven- Middle East Volatility: How Indian Sectors Respond to Higher Crude

​Middle East tensions may push Brent crude towards $85-90/barrel, posing inflation and current account deficit risks for India, with varying...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Thematic Report on GST 2.0 Regime: Who Gains, Who Loses as India Bets on Demand Revival.

​India's GST 2.0 reform cuts tax rates on essentials, durables, autos, and healthcare, potentially boosting consumption but risking fiscal deficits.

Sudarshan Bhandari

#142 India Insight: Tariff Dodging, Avaada’s IPO Push, and CNG Hikes Reshape Asia’s Trade, Energy

​Chinese exporters evade Trump tariffs with fake labels, Avaada plans massive IPO for solar arm in India, Indraprastha Gas raises CNG prices for...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Impact of Bringing Natural Gas Under GST

​Proposed inclusion of natural gas in GST at 18% could enhance cost efficiency, competitiveness, and industry growth due to higher demand.

Nimish Maheshwari

Middle East tensions may push Brent crude towards $85-90/barrel, posing inflation and current account deficit risks for India, with varying...

India's GST 2.0 reform cuts tax rates on essentials, durables, autos, and healthcare, potentially boosting consumption but risking fiscal deficits.

Chinese exporters evade Trump tariffs with fake labels, Avaada plans massive IPO for solar arm in India, Indraprastha Gas raises CNG prices for...

Proposed inclusion of natural gas in GST at 18% could enhance cost efficiency, competitiveness, and industry growth due to higher demand.