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.

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Tatas, India's leading Conglomerate business group, is <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-12-02/tata-said-near-deal-to-buy-alibaba-backed-indian-online-grocer?sref=SVEekGzB" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reportedly</a> in talks to acquire 80% stake in the country's leading Online grocery vertical Bigbasket, where <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alibaba-group-holding-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:787:1" rel="noopener">Alibaba Group (BABA US)</a> holds upto 30% of ownership stake. India's Retail sector has been a hot bed of M&amp;A activity (and litigations) involving  the big and mighty over the recent months. India's nascent online grocery retail nearly doubled in sales this year thanks to COVID-led disruptions in physical retail. Existing online verticals, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alibaba-group-holding-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:787:1" rel="noopener">Alibaba Group (BABA US)</a> backed Bigbasket and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/softbank-group-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:315:1" rel="noopener">Softbank Group (9984 JP)</a> backed Grofers were reportedly planning a fresh round of  fund raising to build up infrastructure to cater to the swelling demand and counter rising competition. However, all's not been well with overseas fund raising in India. In the detailed note below, we look at (1) Reported deal specifics and valuation (2) Likely Rationale behind the deal (3) India's nascent online grocery landscape and (4) how COVID and consolidation have been impacting India's e-grocery sector.

Tatas, India's leading Conglomerate business group, is reportedly in talks to acquire 80% stake in the country's leading Online grocery vertical Bigbasket, where Alibaba Group (BABA US) holds upto 30% of ownership stake. India's Retail sector has been a hot bed of M&amp;A activity (and litigations) involving  the big and mighty over the recent months. India's nascent online grocery retail nearly doubled in sales this year thanks to COVID-led disruptions in physical retail. Existing online verticals, Alibaba Group (BABA US) backed Bigbasket and Softbank Group (9984 JP) backed Grofers were reportedly planning a fresh round of  fund raising to build up infrastructure to cater to the swelling demand and counter rising competition. However, all's not been well with overseas fund raising in India. In the detailed note below, we look at (1) Reported deal specifics and valuation (2) Likely Rationale behind the deal (3) India's nascent online grocery landscape and (4) how COVID and consolidation have been impacting India's e-grocery sector.

BABA Backed BigBasket to Go to TATAs: Round 2 of India Retail Sector M&A

India

Supermarket Grocery Supplies Pvt. Ltd. operates as an online grocery store. The Company offers online shopping and delivery of grocery items such as staples provisions, fruits, vegetables, toiletries, bakery products, dairy products, frozen foods, and personal care products. Supermarket Grocery offers its products and services in India.

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BigBasket (0205261D IN)

BABA Backed BigBasket to Go to TATAs: Round 2 of India Retail Sector M&A

Alibaba backed India eGrocer, BigBasket, to be sold to Tatas. Reported valuation multiples imply a discount vs last round of funding. Despite...

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