India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Beat the Street

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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.

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Jio Financial Services / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jio-financial-services-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40042:1" rel="noopener">Jio Financial Services (JIOFIN IN)</a> reported a substantial increase in its Assets Under Management (AUM) to 10,053 crore, marking a 139% QoQ growth.</li>
<li>The company's digital-first approach through the JioFinance app and the rapid growth in Jio Payments Bank’s customer base demonstrate its expanding market footprint and customer engagement.</li>
<li>The strategic investments in technology, robust growth in core segments, and improved customer acquisition processes provide strong momentum for FY26 and beyond, reinforcing confidence in JFSL’s growth trajectory.</li>
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Jio Financial Services (JIOFIN IN) reported a substantial increase in its Assets Under Management (AUM) to 10,053 crore, marking a 139% QoQ growth.
The company's digital-first approach through the JioFinance app and the rapid growth in Jio Payments Bank’s customer base demonstrate its expanding market footprint and customer engagement.
The strategic investments in technology, robust growth in core segments, and improved customer acquisition processes provide strong momentum for FY26 and beyond, reinforcing confidence in JFSL’s growth trajectory.


Jio Financial Q4 FY25 Update: Strategic Growth and Digital Expansion Drive Strong Performance

Pan-Asia Tactical Market Calls (Quant-Driven), MRM Research

Nico Rosti

Pan-Asia Tactical Market Calls (Quant-Driven)

MRM Research

Quantitative Research

Equity Derivatives

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<li>The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nifty-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23617:1" rel="noopener">NIFTY Index</a> had rallied quite hard the week before last week, then stalled last week, however its looks like maybe is changing in its trend structure, maybe a breakout...</li>
<li>However the breakout may have to wait a bit more, as the NIFTY is overbought WEEKLY according to our model: before the uptrend resumes, there will be a pullback.</li>
<li>Last: as written by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/companies/acegama-advisors" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="companies:30807" rel="noopener">AceGama Advisors</a> the WEEKLY options expiry will be moved from Thursday to Monday, starting in April 2025, impacting the market. Read their insight for detailed analysis.</li>
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The NIFTY Index had rallied quite hard the week before last week, then stalled last week, however its looks like maybe is changing in its trend structure, maybe a breakout...
However the breakout may have to wait a bit more, as the NIFTY is overbought WEEKLY according to our model: before the uptrend resumes, there will be a pullback.
Last: as written by AceGama Advisors the WEEKLY options expiry will be moved from Thursday to Monday, starting in April 2025, impacting the market. Read their insight for detailed analysis.


NIFTY Outlook: Possible Breakout as Options Expiry Moves to Monday

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

Index Rebalance

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<li>The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nifty-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23617:1" rel="noopener">NIFTY Index</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nse-nifty-next-50-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36053:1" rel="noopener">Nifty Next 50 Index</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nse-nifty-bank-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26811:1" rel="noopener">Nifty Bank Index</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nifty-it-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36059:1" rel="noopener">Nifty IT Index</a>, Nifty Midcap 150 Index, Nifty100 Low Volatility30 Index and the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cpse-etf" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28191:1" rel="noopener">CPSE ETF</a> rebalance at the close today.</li>
<li>The round-trip trade across the indices is US$2.6bn and there are 26 stocks with over 1 day of ADV to trade from passive trackers.</li>
<li>Stocks with the largest impact are <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/britannia-industries-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16495:1" rel="noopener">Britannia Industries</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bharat-petroleum-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10222:1" rel="noopener">Bharat Petroleum</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/adani-total-gas-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28352:1" rel="noopener">Adani Total Gas</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/indian-hotels-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5774:1" rel="noopener">Indian Hotels</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jio-financial-services-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40042:1" rel="noopener">Jio Financial</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/indian-railway-catering-and-tourism-corporation-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33951:1" rel="noopener">IRCTC</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zomato-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28820:1" rel="noopener">Zomato</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/federal-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11784:1" rel="noopener">Federal Bank</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/union-bank-of-india" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:546:1" rel="noopener">Union Bank Of India</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/crompton-greaves-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6248:1" rel="noopener">Crompton Greaves</a>.</li>
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The NIFTY Index, Nifty Next 50 Index, Nifty Bank Index, Nifty IT Index, Nifty Midcap 150 Index, Nifty100 Low Volatility30 Index and the CPSE ETF rebalance at the close today.
The round-trip trade across the indices is US$2.6bn and there are 26 stocks with over 1 day of ADV to trade from passive trackers.
Stocks with the largest impact are Britannia Industries, Bharat Petroleum, Adani Total Gas, Indian Hotels, Jio Financial, IRCTC, Zomato, Federal Bank, Union Bank Of India and Crompton Greaves.


NIFTY Indices: Flows (Post Capping) At the Close Today; Round-Trip US$2.6bn

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jio-financial-services-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40042:1" rel="noopener">Jio Financial Services (JIOFIN IN)</a> has launched a robust digital ecosystem with its flagship JioFinance app, enhancing its tech-driven financial service offerings.</li>
<li>The digital-first strategy minimizes legacy constraints, enabling personalized financial solutions that significantly boost efficiency and competitive advantage.</li>
<li>This evolution redefines traditional banking, positioning JFSL as a versatile, technology-led powerhouse for sustainable growth in India's financial sector.</li>
</ul>



Jio Financial Services (JIOFIN IN) has launched a robust digital ecosystem with its flagship JioFinance app, enhancing its tech-driven financial service offerings.
The digital-first strategy minimizes legacy constraints, enabling personalized financial solutions that significantly boost efficiency and competitive advantage.
This evolution redefines traditional banking, positioning JFSL as a versatile, technology-led powerhouse for sustainable growth in India's financial sector.


The Beat Ideas: What Is Inside Jio Financial Services?

Index Rebal/Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Index Rebal/Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

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<li>The March 2025 Rebalance results for the NIFTY broad market Indices were announced after the close on Friday 21st February 2025.</li>
<li>There will be two changes for NIFTY 50 and five changes for NIFTY 100 during the March 2025 index rebal event.</li>
<li>All NIFTY 50 and NIFTY 100 changes will also be reflected in the NIFTY Next 50 index which could see US$366mn one-way capping flows.</li>
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The March 2025 Rebalance results for the NIFTY broad market Indices were announced after the close on Friday 21st February 2025.
There will be two changes for NIFTY 50 and five changes for NIFTY 100 during the March 2025 index rebal event.
All NIFTY 50 and NIFTY 100 changes will also be reflected in the NIFTY Next 50 index which could see US$366mn one-way capping flows.


Quiddity NIFTY Mar25 Rebal: Some Surprises; Combined Flows of US$1bn One-Way

India

Jio Financial Services Limited is an Indian financial services company that offers a broad range of financial products, including lending, insurance broking, payments, and asset management. The company operates as a digital-first platform, delivering integrated financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across India, primarily through its unified JioFinance app. Jio Financial Services is headquartered in Mumbai, India, and was founded on July 22, 1999.

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Jio Financial Services (JIOFIN IN)

Jio Financial Q4 FY25 Update: Strategic Growth and Digital Expansion Drive Strong Performance

Jio Financial Services sees 139% QoQ growth in AUM to 10,053 crore, driven by digital-first approach and strategic investments in technology,...

Sudarshan Bhandari

NIFTY Outlook: Possible Breakout as Options Expiry Moves to Monday

The NIFTY is showing a potential breakout, possibly the start of an uptrend, but it is OVERBOUGHT: expect a pullback before a rally. Weekly...

Nico Rosti

NIFTY Indices: Flows (Post Capping) At the Close Today; Round-Trip US$2.6bn

The March rebalance of the Nifty family of indices takes place at the close today. The round-trip trade is US$2.6bn and there are 26 stocks with...

Brian Freitas

The Beat Ideas: What Is Inside Jio Financial Services?

Jio Financial Services launches JioFinance app, revolutionizing tech-driven financial services in India with personalized solutions and...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Quiddity NIFTY Mar25 Rebal: Some Surprises; Combined Flows of US$1bn One-Way

There could be US$635mn and US$365mn one-way flows for NIFTY 50 and NIFTY Next 50 respectively in March 2025. Some names have multiple days of...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

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Jio Financial Q4 FY25 Update: Strategic Growth and Digital Expansion Drive Strong Performance

​Jio Financial Services sees 139% QoQ growth in AUM to 10,053 crore, driven by digital-first approach and strategic investments in technology,...

Sudarshan Bhandari

NIFTY Outlook: Possible Breakout as Options Expiry Moves to Monday

The ​NIFTY is showing a potential breakout, possibly the start of an uptrend, but it is OVERBOUGHT: expect a pullback before a rally. Weekly...

Nico Rosti

NIFTY Indices: Flows (Post Capping) At the Close Today; Round-Trip US$2.6bn

The March rebalance of the Nifty family of indices takes place at the close today. The round-trip trade is US$2.6bn and there are 26 stocks with...

Brian Freitas

The Beat Ideas: What Is Inside Jio Financial Services?

​Jio Financial Services launches JioFinance app, revolutionizing tech-driven financial services in India with personalized solutions and...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Quiddity NIFTY Mar25 Rebal: Some Surprises; Combined Flows of US$1bn One-Way

There could be US$635mn and US$365mn one-way flows for NIFTY 50 and NIFTY Next 50 respectively in March 2025. Some names have multiple days of...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Jio Financial Services sees 139% QoQ growth in AUM to 10,053 crore, driven by digital-first approach and strategic investments in technology,...

The NIFTY is showing a potential breakout, possibly the start of an uptrend, but it is OVERBOUGHT: expect a pullback before a rally. Weekly...

Jio Financial Services launches JioFinance app, revolutionizing tech-driven financial services in India with personalized solutions and...