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

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vishal-mega-mart" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44041:1" rel="noopener">Vishal Mega Mart (1620871D IN)</a> is looking to list on the exchanges by selling INR 80bn (US$943m) of stock at a valuation of INR 352bn (US$4.15bn).</li>
<li>Anchor allocations were completed on 10 December, the IPO opens today, and the stock is expected to start trading on 18 December. Grey market premium is around 25%.</li>
<li>The stock will not get Fast Entry to global indices. Inclusion at regular rebalances should take place in May and June 2025.</li>
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Vishal Mega Mart (1620871D IN) is looking to list on the exchanges by selling INR 80bn (US$943m) of stock at a valuation of INR 352bn (US$4.15bn).
Anchor allocations were completed on 10 December, the IPO opens today, and the stock is expected to start trading on 18 December. Grey market premium is around 25%.
The stock will not get Fast Entry to global indices. Inclusion at regular rebalances should take place in May and June 2025.


Vishal Mega Mart IPO: IPO Details & Index Entry Timing

Chief Economist & Political Strategist, CrossASEAN Research

Prasenjit K. Basu

Chief Economist & Political Strategist

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

Macroeconomics

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<li>Despite core inflation being below its (headline) inflation target of 4% since Dec'23, the RBI has rigidly failed to cut its policy rate, thus constraining RGDP (&amp; EPS) growth. </li>
<li>Vegetable inflation (6% of CPI) has indeed surged, but monetary policy can do little to influence that. Vegetable and cereal inflation are likely to moderate sharply now, after strong harvest. </li>
<li>We thus expect 75bp of rate cuts in Feb-Jun'25. Near-term RGDP growth will disappoint (7.5% in H2FY25, driven by rebounding government spending), but a rate-driven recovery will occur in H1FY26. </li>
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Despite core inflation being below its (headline) inflation target of 4% since Dec'23, the RBI has rigidly failed to cut its policy rate, thus constraining RGDP (&amp; EPS) growth. 
Vegetable inflation (6% of CPI) has indeed surged, but monetary policy can do little to influence that. Vegetable and cereal inflation are likely to moderate sharply now, after strong harvest. 
We thus expect 75bp of rate cuts in Feb-Jun'25. Near-term RGDP growth will disappoint (7.5% in H2FY25, driven by rebounding government spending), but a rate-driven recovery will occur in H1FY26. 


India: RBI Extends Rate Policy Error Despite Slow Growth and Prospect of Low Inflation

Asia L/S Equity PM/Macro/Thematic Idea Generation

Rikki Malik

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>A monthly review of how the markets and our themes are currently performing</li>
<li>Analysing what went wrong and what went right in stocks and sectors</li>
<li>Highlighting positions added or removed from the thematic investment portfolio</li>
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A monthly review of how the markets and our themes are currently performing
Analysing what went wrong and what went right in stocks and sectors
Highlighting positions added or removed from the thematic investment portfolio


November Themes and Thematic Portfolio Review

Index Rebalance

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<li>The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/national-stock-exchange" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23751:1" rel="noopener">National Stock Exchange (NSEIN IN)</a> has announced a list of 45 stocks that will be added to the Futures &amp; Options (F&amp;O) segment of the market from 29 November.</li>
<li>There will be changes to 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">NSE Nifty Next 50 Index</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-bse-sensex-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31494:1" rel="noopener">S&amp;P BSE SENSEX Index</a> and the CNXIT Index over the next couple of rebalances.</li>
<li>There are some interesting situations out there, including a change to the universe for the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nse-nifty-next-50-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36053:1" rel="noopener">NSE Nifty Next 50 Index (NIFTYJR INDEX)</a> that could lead to more changes. </li>
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The National Stock Exchange (NSEIN IN) has announced a list of 45 stocks that will be added to the Futures &amp; Options (F&amp;O) segment of the market from 29 November.
There will be changes to the NIFTY Index, NSE Nifty Next 50 Index, S&amp;P BSE SENSEX Index and the CNXIT Index over the next couple of rebalances.
There are some interesting situations out there, including a change to the universe for the NSE Nifty Next 50 Index (NIFTYJR INDEX) that could lead to more changes. 


INDIA: Index Changes Due to the 45 New Additions to the F&O Segment

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

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.

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Overall, the outlook for corporate earnings in India remains challenging, with downward revisions in key financial metrics and sectors. </li>
<li>The weak performance in Q2 highlights the impact of various economic factors on company profits. Some positive signs such as expected govt spending &amp; improved rural demand, could boost H1FY25</li>
<li>The current valuation of the Nifty and broader market suggests that there may be limited upside potential in the near term.</li>
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Overall, the outlook for corporate earnings in India remains challenging, with downward revisions in key financial metrics and sectors. 
The weak performance in Q2 highlights the impact of various economic factors on company profits. Some positive signs such as expected govt spending &amp; improved rural demand, could boost H1FY25
The current valuation of the Nifty and broader market suggests that there may be limited upside potential in the near term.


Thematic Report : India Inc Q2FY25 Earnings Review and Highlights

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Vishal Mega Mart IPO: IPO Details & Index Entry Timing

Vishal Mega Mart is looking to list by selling INR 80bn of stock at a valuation of INR 352bn. No Fast Entry. Global index inclusion will take place...

Brian Freitas

India: RBI Extends Rate Policy Error Despite Slow Growth and Prospect of Low Inflation

RBI policy error constrains growth prospects in FY25, but food inflation is likely to moderate sharply with the strong harvest, allowing 75bp of...

Prasenjit K. Basu

November Themes and Thematic Portfolio Review

We review overall market performance, our investment themes, highlighting additions and substractions in the thematic portfolio.

Rikki Malik

INDIA: Index Changes Due to the 45 New Additions to the F&O Segment

Futures & Options start trading on 45 new stocks in India today. Things could get interesting in the 3 Adani names where the stock prices have been...

Brian Freitas

Thematic Report : India Inc Q2FY25 Earnings Review and Highlights

Challenging outlook for corporate earnings in India due to downward revisions in key financial metrics and sectors, with limited upside potential...

Nimish Maheshwari

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Vishal Mega Mart IPO: IPO Details & Index Entry Timing

Vishal Mega Mart is looking to list by selling INR 80bn of stock at a valuation of INR 352bn. No Fast Entry. Global index inclusion will take place...

Brian Freitas

India: RBI Extends Rate Policy Error Despite Slow Growth and Prospect of Low Inflation

RBI policy error constrains growth prospects in FY25, but food inflation is likely to moderate sharply with the strong harvest, allowing 75bp of...

Prasenjit K. Basu

November Themes and Thematic Portfolio Review

We review overall market performance, our investment themes, highlighting additions and substractions in the thematic portfolio.

Rikki Malik

INDIA: Index Changes Due to the 45 New Additions to the F&O Segment

Futures & Options start trading on 45 new stocks in India today. Things could get interesting in the 3 Adani names where the stock prices have been...

Brian Freitas

Thematic Report : India Inc Q2FY25 Earnings Review and Highlights

​Challenging outlook for corporate earnings in India due to downward revisions in key financial metrics and sectors, with limited upside potential...

Nimish Maheshwari

Challenging outlook for corporate earnings in India due to downward revisions in key financial metrics and sectors, with limited upside potential...