Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector

ASIA CONSUMER: INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

Investory

Investory is a Singapore-based boutique independent equity research firm founded in January 2017 with a primary focus on consumption themes across Asia-Pacific.

We aim to generate investible ideas based on consumption trends and outlook. We screen our ideas on several parameters - product potential, long-term growth and management commitment being the most critical.  We follow a fundamental analysis approach in our stock selection process and are not restricted by market cap.

We aspire to grow into a leading source of unbiased research, free of conflict of interest, for investors yearning for independent and disciplined analysis. 

We also undertake bespoke research mandates to support our Institutional clients’ investment needs.

Our team comprises of professionals with extensive experience in the Asian equity markets, in areas ranging from research, servicing institutional clients and investment management.

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/temasek-holdings-pte-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28816:1" rel="noopener">Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd (TMSK SP)</a>, Singapore’s state investment firm, is reportedly eyeing a 10-15% stake in India’s top snack maker Haldirams (Unlisted), valued at $11 billion.</li>
<li>India's packaged and processed food sector is booming, driven by modern retail growth, improved food standards, rising convenience demand, and greater affordability.</li>
<li>Big acquisitions, upcoming IPOs, and strong growth prospects keep this sector in the spotlight, with listed companies offering investors opportunity to play the upswing.</li>
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Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd (TMSK SP), Singapore’s state investment firm, is reportedly eyeing a 10-15% stake in India’s top snack maker Haldirams (Unlisted), valued at $11 billion.
India's packaged and processed food sector is booming, driven by modern retail growth, improved food standards, rising convenience demand, and greater affordability.
Big acquisitions, upcoming IPOs, and strong growth prospects keep this sector in the spotlight, with listed companies offering investors opportunity to play the upswing.


Temasek's USD1Bn+ Bite into India's Booming Snack Food Sector.Top Listed Stocks to Watch

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/spicejet-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5266:1" rel="noopener">Spicejet Ltd (SJET IN)</a> faces insolvency pleas from lessors and a former pilot amid deepening financial distress and delayed resolution efforts.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pepsico-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4967:1" rel="noopener">Pepsico Inc (PEP US)</a> plans to double India revenue in five years with focused investments in capacity, innovation, and region-specific strategies.</li>
<li>Roshni Nadar becomes the third-richest Indian after receiving a 47% stake in HCL from her father, Shiv Nadar.</li>
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Spicejet Ltd (SJET IN) faces insolvency pleas from lessors and a former pilot amid deepening financial distress and delayed resolution efforts.

Pepsico Inc (PEP US) plans to double India revenue in five years with focused investments in capacity, innovation, and region-specific strategies.
Roshni Nadar becomes the third-richest Indian after receiving a 47% stake in HCL from her father, Shiv Nadar.


#117 India Insight: SpiceJet Faces Insolvency Heat, PepsiCo Eyes India Growth, Roshni Nadar Rises

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<li>Pepsico Inc (PEP US)  and Tata Consumer Products (TATACONS IN)  have partnered to launch a fusion snack, combining Kurkure with Ching's Secret Schezwan Chutney.</li>
<li>India aims for $1 trillion in exports by 2030, with $250 billion from the engineering sector, including automobiles and equipment. Infrastructure, energy transition, and innovation are key growth drivers.</li>
<li>India's beauty and personal care industry is heading into a consolidation phase, with M&amp;As on the rise. Nykaa’s successful buyouts and challenges faced by D2C brands are fueling this trend.</li>
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Pepsico Inc (PEP US)  and Tata Consumer Products (TATACONS IN)  have partnered to launch a fusion snack, combining Kurkure with Ching's Secret Schezwan Chutney.
India aims for $1 trillion in exports by 2030, with $250 billion from the engineering sector, including automobiles and equipment. Infrastructure, energy transition, and innovation are key growth drivers.
India's beauty and personal care industry is heading into a consolidation phase, with M&amp;As on the rise. Nykaa’s successful buyouts and challenges faced by D2C brands are fueling this trend.


#89 India Insight: PepsiCo-Tata Launch, Nykaa Fuels M&As, India Targets $1T Exports

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pepsico-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4967:1" rel="noopener">Pepsico Inc (PEP US)</a>  an Alpha Wave Global are vying for a minority stake in Haldiram, with other investors- <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/temasek-holdings-pte-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28816:1" rel="noopener">Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd (TMSK SP)</a>  and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bain-capital-specialty-finan" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28761:1" rel="noopener">Bain Capital Specialty Finan (BCSF US)</a> </li>
<li>India plans to support its textile industry in the upcoming budget, with incentives, tariff cuts, and financial support to boost local production. </li>
<li>DPIIT has partnered with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/itc-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:327:1" rel="noopener">ITC Ltd (ITC IN)</a>  to boost India’s startup ecosystem, focusing on technology, innovation, and market opportunities. </li>
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Pepsico Inc (PEP US)  an Alpha Wave Global are vying for a minority stake in Haldiram, with other investors- Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd (TMSK SP)  and Bain Capital Specialty Finan (BCSF US) 
India plans to support its textile industry in the upcoming budget, with incentives, tariff cuts, and financial support to boost local production. 
DPIIT has partnered with ITC Ltd (ITC IN)  to boost India’s startup ecosystem, focusing on technology, innovation, and market opportunities. 


#87 India Insight: China Export Halt; GTRI Suggests Tariff Cuts; Fintech Funding Drops 33%

Asset Allocation & Fund Positioning, Copley Fund Research

Steven Holden

Asset Allocation & Fund Positioning

Copley Fund Research

Copley Fund Research provide research and data on asset allocation among Global and Emerging Market equity funds.  The analysis details absolute and relative positioning across countries, sectors and industries together with highly granular data on single stock and single fund allocations.  The data is updated monthly with time series going back to January 2011.

Global Research - Analysis of 165 prominent Global equity funds, combined AUM $335bn
GEM Research - Analysis of 127 prominent global EM equity funds, combined AUM $250bn

Asset Allocation - Global and GEM Equity

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>AI boom reflected in record fund ownership in ASML Holding NV (ASML NA), NVIDIA Corp and Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) (2330 TT).</li>
<li>The 'Magnificent 7' group of stocks have hit a record underweight of -6.83% below the MSCI ACWI index.  They collectively account for 11.2% of the average Global fund.</li>
<li>Recovery Stocks: The old guard of At&amp;T Inc (T US), International Business Machines (IBM US) and General Electric (GE US) appear to be gathering some support from active Global funds.</li>
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AI boom reflected in record fund ownership in ASML Holding NV (ASML NA), NVIDIA Corp and Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) (2330 TT).
The 'Magnificent 7' group of stocks have hit a record underweight of -6.83% below the MSCI ACWI index.  They collectively account for 11.2% of the average Global fund.
Recovery Stocks: The old guard of At&amp;T Inc (T US), International Business Machines (IBM US) and General Electric (GE US) appear to be gathering some support from active Global funds.


Global Stock Positioning:  MSFT Dominates, Mag7 Record U/W, Apple Inflows, Tobacco Uninvestable?

United States

PepsiCo, Inc. operates worldwide beverage, snack and food businesses. The Company manufactures or uses contract manufacturers, markets and sells a variety of grain-based snacks, carbonated and non-carbonated beverages and foods in countries throughout the world.

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Sudarshan Bhandari

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Steven Holden

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Temasek's USD1Bn+ Bite into India's Booming Snack Food Sector.Top Listed Stocks to Watch

Singapore’s state investment company Temasek has signed a deal to pick up close to a 10 per cent stake in the snacks business of India’s Haldiram’s...

Devi Subhakesan

#117 India Insight: SpiceJet Faces Insolvency Heat, PepsiCo Eyes India Growth, Roshni Nadar Rises

​Spicejet Ltd faces insolvency as financial distress deepens, Pepsico Inc aims to double India revenue, Roshni Nadar becomes third-richest Indian...

Sudarshan Bhandari

#89 India Insight: PepsiCo-Tata Launch, Nykaa Fuels M&As, India Targets $1T Exports

​PepsiCo and Tata team up for new snack, India targets $1 trillion exports by 2030, beauty industry in consolidation phase with M&As on the rise.

Sudarshan Bhandari

#87 India Insight: China Export Halt; GTRI Suggests Tariff Cuts; Fintech Funding Drops 33%

​Pepsico Inc and Alpha Wave Global compete for stake in Haldiram, India plans to boost textile industry in budget, DPIIT partners with ITC to boost...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Global Stock Positioning: MSFT Dominates, Mag7 Record U/W, Apple Inflows, Tobacco Uninvestable?

The latest in stock-level investor positioning among over 300 active Global funds. We explore the AI boom, key over/underweights, Tobacco's...

Steven Holden

Spicejet Ltd faces insolvency as financial distress deepens, Pepsico Inc aims to double India revenue, Roshni Nadar becomes third-richest Indian...

PepsiCo and Tata team up for new snack, India targets $1 trillion exports by 2030, beauty industry in consolidation phase with M&As on the rise.

Pepsico Inc and Alpha Wave Global compete for stake in Haldiram, India plans to boost textile industry in budget, DPIIT partners with ITC to boost...