Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

Beat the Street

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Forensic Accounting

Reliance Industries / Forensic Accounting

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<li>Reliance bought 5,286 acres of prime industrial land in Navi Mumbai, which was sold for a surprisingly low INR 2,200 cr whose economic value is around INR 1 Lakh cr.</li>
<li>This complex transaction done at a steep discount raises corporate governance issues for other shareholders like Jai Corp owing to valuations, disclosure lapses and minority shareholder rights.</li>
<li>We delve into details of the deal structure and what it means for respective companies's shareholders.</li>
</ul>


Reliance bought 5,286 acres of prime industrial land in Navi Mumbai, which was sold for a surprisingly low INR 2,200 cr whose economic value is around INR 1 Lakh cr.
This complex transaction done at a steep discount raises corporate governance issues for other shareholders like Jai Corp owing to valuations, disclosure lapses and minority shareholder rights.
We delve into details of the deal structure and what it means for respective companies's shareholders.


Steep Discount on Land Acquisition by Reliance Sparks Corporate Governance Debate

Senior Credit Analyst, Lucror Analytics

Trung Nguyen

Senior Credit Analyst

High Yield Experts

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics is a leading credit and ESG research specialist and a provider of technology solutions for differentiated fixed income strategies. Our roots are in bottom-up fundamental credit analysis with a specialization in high yield corporate credits from Europe, Asia and Latin America. We are one of few research specialists integrating ESG considerations with fundamental credit research through a dedicated ESG platform. Our ESG assessment covers five key criteria: Disclosure, E,S, & G Pillars, Controversies, ESG Impact on Credit and ESG Momentum.

Recognizing the importance and value-add of Factor Investing in fixed income, Lucror developed the Smart Quant Navigator (SQN), an intuitive platform that helps clients devise and implement factor-based strategies ranging from pure quant to active fundamental, with integrated ESG.

Our company has been at the forefront of developments in the fixed income markets, identifying opportunities and consistently delivering new products and value-adding solutions to clients. Lucror has close relationships with the largest and most reputable asset managers, family offices, hedge funds, investment and wealth managers globally.

Credit

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<li>In the US, initial jobless claims increased to a two-month-high of 242 k (220 k e / 225 k p), likely due to the Thanksgiving holiday.</li>
<li>The PPI (final demand) came in at 3.0% y-o-y in November (2.6% e / 2.6% p), while core PPI (final demand) stood at 3.4% (3.2% e / 3.4% p).</li>
<li>US Treasuries were sold off for the second consecutive day, with the yields gaining 4-6 bps across the curve.</li>
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In the US, initial jobless claims increased to a two-month-high of 242 k (220 k e / 225 k p), likely due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
The PPI (final demand) came in at 3.0% y-o-y in November (2.6% e / 2.6% p), while core PPI (final demand) stood at 3.4% (3.2% e / 3.4% p).
US Treasuries were sold off for the second consecutive day, with the yields gaining 4-6 bps across the curve.


Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, 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

LG Electronics India / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-electronics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8814:1" rel="noopener">LG Electronics (066570 KS)</a> is looking to raise US$1.5bn+ via part-selling its stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-electronics-india" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44148:1" rel="noopener">LG Electronics India</a>.</li>
<li>LG Electronics India (LGEI) was the market leader in India in major home appliances and consumer electronics (excluding mobile phones) in terms of volume in 1Q25, as per Redseer Report.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.</li>
</ul>



LG Electronics (066570 KS) is looking to raise US$1.5bn+ via part-selling its stake in LG Electronics India.
LG Electronics India (LGEI) was the market leader in India in major home appliances and consumer electronics (excluding mobile phones) in terms of volume in 1Q25, as per Redseer Report.
In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.


LG Electronics India Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Not All Categories Have Been Growing

Head of Trading/ Partner, AceGama Advisors

Sankalp Singh

Head of Trading/ Partner

Proprietary Trading Desk

AceGama Advisors

Trading desk specializing in the Listed & OTC options strategies for risk management & investment purposes.

Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>IVs jump early as sentiment soured, but trailed off through the week as underlying markets held support zones. Vol-Regime Model retains "High &amp; Down" state.</li>
<li>Skew &amp; Smile unchanged over the week in spite of the rollercoaster ride in IVs. Term-structure experienced to-and-fro swings.    </li>
<li>Trading Strategy Implications: Iron Condor/ Butterfly structures to be continued as long as regime model indicates "High &amp; Down" vol state. </li>
</ul>


IVs jump early as sentiment soured, but trailed off through the week as underlying markets held support zones. Vol-Regime Model retains "High &amp; Down" state.
Skew &amp; Smile unchanged over the week in spite of the rollercoaster ride in IVs. Term-structure experienced to-and-fro swings.    
Trading Strategy Implications: Iron Condor/ Butterfly structures to be continued as long as regime model indicates "High &amp; Down" vol state. 


EQD / NSE NIFTY50 Vol Update / IVs Jump on HMPV Scare Then Grind Lower as Mkts Hold Support.

Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist, Clifton Derivatives

John Ley

Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist

Clifton Derivatives

Independent derivative and volatility research firm focusing on events/catalysts, earnings, relative value and cross asset volatility strategies.

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hong-kong-hang-seng-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22899" rel="noopener">Hang Seng Index (HSI INDEX)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shanghai-shenzhen-csi-300-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22906" rel="noopener">Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 Index (SHSZ300 INDEX EQUITY)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nikkei-225" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22909" rel="noopener">Nikkei 225 (NKY INDEX)</a> all have elevated implied vols vs their peers and vs historical observations for October.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nifty-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23617" rel="noopener">NIFTY Index (NIFTY INDEX)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-500-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22886" rel="noopener">S&amp;P 500 INDEX (SPX INDEX)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-asx-200" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22901" rel="noopener">S&amp;P/ASX 200 (AS51 INDEX)</a>  implied vols are on the low end of what is typically realized in October.</li>
<li>Most markets see price weakness in the 3rd week of the month with realized volatility underperforming over the back half of the month.</li>
</ul>



Hang Seng Index (HSI INDEX), Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 Index (SHSZ300 INDEX EQUITY) and Nikkei 225 (NKY INDEX) all have elevated implied vols vs their peers and vs historical observations for October.

NIFTY Index (NIFTY INDEX) , S&amp;P 500 INDEX (SPX INDEX) and S&amp;P/ASX 200 (AS51 INDEX)  implied vols are on the low end of what is typically realized in October.
Most markets see price weakness in the 3rd week of the month with realized volatility underperforming over the back half of the month.


EQD | Asia Monthly Vol Roadmap: Elevated IV's in CSI300 and Hang Seng Present Tactical Opportunity

India

Reliance Industries Ltd. manufactures petrochemicals, synthetic fibers, fiber intermediates, textiles, blended yarn and polyester staple fiber. The Company also owns a petroleum refinery cum petrochemicals complex in Jamnagar, India that produces a wide range of products such as gasoline, superior kerosene oil and liquefied petroleum gas.

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Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

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Lucror Analytics

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Sumeet Singh

EQD / NSE NIFTY50 Vol Update / IVs Jump on HMPV Scare Then Grind Lower as Mkts Hold Support.

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AceGama Advisors

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Implied volatility levels across key Asian indices present several tactical opportunities this month for outright or pairs trades...

John Ley

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Steep Discount on Land Acquisition by Reliance Sparks Corporate Governance Debate

​Reliance's purchase of industrial land in Navi Mumbai at a steep discount raises corporate governance concerns for shareholders like Jai Corp due...

Nimish Maheshwari

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In the US, initial jobless claims increased to a two-month-high of 242 k (220 k e / 225 k p), likely due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Lucror Analytics

LG Electronics India Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Not All Categories Have Been Growing

LG Electronics (066570 KS) is looking to raise US$1.5bn+ via part-selling its stake in LG Electronics India. In this note, we talk about the not-so...

Sumeet Singh

EQD / NSE NIFTY50 Vol Update / IVs Jump on HMPV Scare Then Grind Lower as Mkts Hold Support.

Event Risk/ IV Update: Monthly-expiry contracts have rolled over to the 06.02.2024 date, which now covers the Indian Budget event-risk (01.02.2024 ...

AceGama Advisors

EQD | Asia Monthly Vol Roadmap: Elevated IV's in CSI300 and Hang Seng Present Tactical Opportunity

​Implied volatility levels across key Asian indices present several tactical opportunities this month for outright or pairs trades...

John Ley

Reliance's purchase of industrial land in Navi Mumbai at a steep discount raises corporate governance concerns for shareholders like Jai Corp due...

Implied volatility levels across key Asian indices present several tactical opportunities this month for outright or pairs trades...