Indian Accounting Research Analyst, Trudence Capital Advisors

Nitin Mangal

Indian Accounting Research Analyst

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.

Independent & Unbiased Research

Forensic Accounting

We had written about this largest 'B2B Market-Leader' back when it got listed in 2019. Since listing, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/indiamart-intermesh-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27733:1" rel="noopener">IndiaMart (INMART IN)</a> has attracted a lot of eyes in the market, but the numbers in the last two years especially have been in line with our expectations of a slowdown. When it comes to the nitty-gritty of the operations, we have uncovered several operational discomforts that question whether the company is really growing? Or is it just reporting growth? Horrors of slowdown and de-growth which has been evident recently, is starting to haunt the company.
In this insight, we highlight several fundamental issues with the balance sheet and reported metrics (updated with the F21 results) that lead us to believe that company is no-where a giant of a growth company that the management believes. 
IndiaMART may have reported a constant upsurge in the buyers and enquiries, alongside a formidable growth in PAT, but a closer look at the numbers, especially unreasonable trends in revenue growth, platform growth, collection and employee costs, tell us something else and leads us to believe that a slowdown was evident. Also as more and more financial information is available our core belief of reported accounts not reflecting reality is strengthened.

We had written about this largest 'B2B Market-Leader' back when it got listed in 2019. Since listing, IndiaMart (INMART IN) has attracted a lot of eyes in the market, but the numbers in the last two years especially have been in line with our expectations of a slowdown. When it comes to the nitty-gritty of the operations, we have uncovered several operational discomforts that question whether the company is really growing? Or is it just reporting growth? Horrors of slowdown and de-growth which has been evident recently, is starting to haunt the company.
In this insight, we highlight several fundamental issues with the balance sheet and reported metrics (updated with the F21 results) that lead us to believe that company is no-where a giant of a growth company that the management believes. 
IndiaMART may have reported a constant upsurge in the buyers and enquiries, alongside a formidable growth in PAT, but a closer look at the numbers, especially unreasonable trends in revenue growth, platform growth, collection and employee costs, tell us something else and leads us to believe that a slowdown was evident. Also as more and more financial information is available our core belief of reported accounts not reflecting reality is strengthened.

IndiaMart InterMesh Ltd: Audible Phantom Notes

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist, Trudence Capital Advisors

Pranav Bhavsar

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>Due to the ongoing earnings season, for the next couple of weeks, we will temporarily deviate from our regular format and instead focus on reported earnings.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hdfc-bank-ltd-4b6b7a92-9087-468d-9dbe-ab169e77f014" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:558:1" rel="noopener">HDFC Bank (HDFCB IN)</a> - The core concerns that worry the street do warrant attention. While the management believes it is temporary, we anticipate some more incremental pain ahead. </li>
<li>Other interesting names highlighted include <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/delta-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4627:1" rel="noopener">Delta Corp Ltd (DELTA IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/indiamart-intermesh-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27733:1" rel="noopener">IndiaMart (INMART IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/polycab-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27877:1" rel="noopener">Polycab India (POLYCAB IN)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/poonawalla-fincorp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3449:1" rel="noopener">Poonawalla Fincorp (POONAWAL IN)</a>. </li>
</ul>


Due to the ongoing earnings season, for the next couple of weeks, we will temporarily deviate from our regular format and instead focus on reported earnings.

HDFC Bank (HDFCB IN) - The core concerns that worry the street do warrant attention. While the management believes it is temporary, we anticipate some more incremental pain ahead. 
Other interesting names highlighted include Delta Corp Ltd (DELTA IN), IndiaMart (INMART IN), Polycab India (POLYCAB IN), and Poonawalla Fincorp (POONAWAL IN). 


[Week 17] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition | HDFCB's Core Concerns

<ul>
<li>While the earnings season continues, this will be the final dedicated earnings edition.</li>
<li>For reference, the previous earnings editions are <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/week-8-namaste-india-earnings-edition-part-i" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:115688" rel="noopener">[Week 8] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Part I</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/week-9-namaste-india-earnings-edition-part-ii" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:116224" rel="noopener">[Week 9] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Part II</a> </li>
<li>At the bottom, we provide a consolidated view of all earnings (~ 50) tracked so far and we would be happy to engage in discussions on any of them.</li>
</ul>


While the earnings season continues, this will be the final dedicated earnings edition.
For reference, the previous earnings editions are [Week 8] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Part I &amp; [Week 9] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Part II 
At the bottom, we provide a consolidated view of all earnings (~ 50) tracked so far and we would be happy to engage in discussions on any of them.


[Week 10] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Final Part

<ul>
<li>Our earnings coverage continues for the second edition and is expected to continue for one more week.</li>
<li>At the bottom, we provide a consolidated view of all earnings tracked so far (Bullish / Bearish) and would be happy to engage on any of them.</li>
<li>We also highlight the earnings of some of the global companies that have significant operations or growth in India.</li>
</ul>


Our earnings coverage continues for the second edition and is expected to continue for one more week.
At the bottom, we provide a consolidated view of all earnings tracked so far (Bullish / Bearish) and would be happy to engage on any of them.
We also highlight the earnings of some of the global companies that have significant operations or growth in India.


[Week 9] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Part II

<ul>
<li>The index seems to be finding support at 19,500 for the second consecutive week. Bullish momentum could resume when we close above 19,800 on the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nifty-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23617:1" rel="noopener">NIFTY Index (NIFTY INDEX)</a> .</li>
<li>Names discussed include <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/titan-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12630:1" rel="noopener">Titan Co Ltd (TTAN IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/maruti-suzuki-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:733:1" rel="noopener">Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL IN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/metro-brands" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35289:1" rel="noopener">Metro Brands (METROBRA IN)</a>.  </li>
<li>We also introduce the Earnings Diary which will be part of the publication, tracking estimates and narratives around over coverage. </li>
</ul>


The index seems to be finding support at 19,500 for the second consecutive week. Bullish momentum could resume when we close above 19,800 on the NIFTY Index (NIFTY INDEX) .
Names discussed include Titan Co Ltd (TTAN IN), Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL IN) and Metro Brands (METROBRA IN).  
We also introduce the Earnings Diary which will be part of the publication, tracking estimates and narratives around over coverage. 


[Week 6] Namaste India 🙏 | TTAN's Glittery Update and Earnings Workbook

India

Just Dial Ltd. operates a local search engine that provides comprehensive updated information. The Company offers a search engine that includes a variety of categories such as movies, hotels and resorts, taxis and car rentals, insurance, bars, and nightclubs. Just Dial markets its search engine to users throughout India.

Just Dial Ltd (JUST IN)

IndiaMart InterMesh Ltd: Audible Phantom Notes

IndiaMART may have reported a constant upsurge in the buyers and enquiries, alongside a formidable growth in PAT, but a closer look at the numbers...

Nitin Mangal

[Week 17] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition | HDFCB's Core Concerns

During the earnings season, the focus will shift to reported earnings. HDFC Bank's concerns are causing worry, and there may be more challenges...

Pranav Bhavsar

[Week 10] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Final Part

This Insight is the final dedicated earnings edition, providing a consolidated view of all earnings tracked so far. At the end we also provide...

Pranav Bhavsar

[Week 9] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Part II

Deviation from the normal weekly, this insight continues to focus on earnings coverage with a consolidated view of tracked earnings and focus on...

Pranav Bhavsar

[Week 6] Namaste India 🙏 | TTAN's Glittery Update and Earnings Workbook

Bullish momentum may resume if NIFTY Index closes above 19,800. Names discussed Titan Co Ltd, Maruti Suzuki India, and Metro Brands. Earnings...

Pranav Bhavsar

IndiaMart InterMesh Ltd: Audible Phantom Notes

IndiaMART may have reported a constant upsurge in the buyers and enquiries, alongside a formidable growth in PAT, but a closer look at the numbers...

Nitin Mangal

[Week 17] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition | HDFCB's Core Concerns

​During the earnings season, the focus will shift to reported earnings. HDFC Bank's concerns are causing worry, and there may be more challenges...

Pranav Bhavsar

[Week 10] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Final Part

​This Insight is the final dedicated earnings edition, providing a consolidated view of all earnings tracked so far. At the end we also provide...

Pranav Bhavsar

[Week 9] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Part II

​Deviation from the normal weekly, this insight continues to focus on earnings coverage with a consolidated view of tracked earnings and focus on...

Pranav Bhavsar

[Week 6] Namaste India 🙏 | TTAN's Glittery Update and Earnings Workbook

​Bullish momentum may resume if NIFTY Index closes above 19,800. Names discussed Titan Co Ltd, Maruti Suzuki India, and Metro Brands. Earnings...

Pranav Bhavsar

During the earnings season, the focus will shift to reported earnings. HDFC Bank's concerns are causing worry, and there may be more challenges...

This Insight is the final dedicated earnings edition, providing a consolidated view of all earnings tracked so far. At the end we also provide...

Deviation from the normal weekly, this insight continues to focus on earnings coverage with a consolidated view of tracked earnings and focus on...

Bullish momentum may resume if NIFTY Index closes above 19,800. Names discussed Titan Co Ltd, Maruti Suzuki India, and Metro Brands. Earnings...