Index Rebal/Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Index Rebal/Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Index Rebalance

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<li>BSE SENSEX represents the 30 largest stocks listed in the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.</li>
<li>In this insight, we take a look at the Potential ADDs/DELs for the BSE SENSEX index for the December 2026 index rebal event.</li>
<li>As things stand, we see only one ADD/DEL but there are other names lurking close to the border.</li>
</ul>


BSE SENSEX represents the 30 largest stocks listed in the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.
In this insight, we take a look at the Potential ADDs/DELs for the BSE SENSEX index for the December 2026 index rebal event.
As things stand, we see only one ADD/DEL but there are other names lurking close to the border.


Quiddity Leaderboard BSE ​​​​SENSEX Dec26: One Change Likely But Multiple Other Outcomes Possible

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Beat the Street

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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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Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Trent reported a 17% YoY rise in Q2FY26 revenue to INR 4,724 crore, while PAT grew 6%. Star Bazaar saw a 2% decline due to ongoing upgrades and stronger competition.</li>
<li>Efficient cost control and technology-driven productivity helped maintain margins despite slower same-store sales and expansion into lower-yield Tier-II cities.</li>
<li>Trent’s steady execution and well-diversified retail portfolio support its medium-term growth outlook, though high valuations and increasing operating costs remain key risks to monitor.</li>
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Trent reported a 17% YoY rise in Q2FY26 revenue to INR 4,724 crore, while PAT grew 6%. Star Bazaar saw a 2% decline due to ongoing upgrades and stronger competition.
Efficient cost control and technology-driven productivity helped maintain margins despite slower same-store sales and expansion into lower-yield Tier-II cities.
Trent’s steady execution and well-diversified retail portfolio support its medium-term growth outlook, though high valuations and increasing operating costs remain key risks to monitor.


Trent Q2FY26: Growth Momentum Fades as Tier-II Mix Drags and Star Bazaar Slips

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Akshat Shah

APAC 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

Avaada Electro Limited / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/avaada-electro-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:58612:1" rel="noopener">Avaada Electro Limited (2596819D IN)</a> is looking to raise around US$800m in its upcoming India IPO. It is a vertically integrated solar photovoltaic manufacturer, producing high-efficiency solar cells and modules.</li>
<li>Avaada Electro Limited (AEL) benefits from strong demand visibility through its group's renewable IPP, while its manufacturing platform is well aligned with India's push towards domestic solar manufacturing requirements.</li>
<li>In this note, we look at the firm’s past performance.</li>
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Avaada Electro Limited (2596819D IN) is looking to raise around US$800m in its upcoming India IPO. It is a vertically integrated solar photovoltaic manufacturer, producing high-efficiency solar cells and modules.
Avaada Electro Limited (AEL) benefits from strong demand visibility through its group's renewable IPP, while its manufacturing platform is well aligned with India's push towards domestic solar manufacturing requirements.
In this note, we look at the firm’s past performance.


Aequitas: Avaada Electro Pre-IPO - Offtake Visibility but Concentration and Leverage Risks Remain

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>India’s GST 2.0 reform slashes tax rates on essentials, durables, autos, and healthcare while exempting insurance and education.</li>
<li>The move could accelerate consumption, especially in rural India, but risks straining government revenues and widening fiscal deficits.</li>
<li>If implemented smoothly, GST 2.0 may drive a multi-sector consumption upcycle, though revenue trade-offs and uneven pass-through pose risks.</li>
</ul>


India’s GST 2.0 reform slashes tax rates on essentials, durables, autos, and healthcare while exempting insurance and education.
The move could accelerate consumption, especially in rural India, but risks straining government revenues and widening fiscal deficits.
If implemented smoothly, GST 2.0 may drive a multi-sector consumption upcycle, though revenue trade-offs and uneven pass-through pose risks.


Thematic Report on GST 2.0 Regime: Who Gains, Who Loses as India Bets on Demand Revival.

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

<ul>
<li>The NDA's landslide victory in Maharashtra has ushered in a period of political stability, boosting market sentiment and investor confidence. This will increase government spending on infrastructure &amp; rural development.</li>
<li>Analysts predict a modest recovery in corporate earnings in the second half of the fiscal year, potentially triggering a "mini risk-on rally". </li>
<li>While women-centric welfare schemes contributed to the NDA's success, concerns arise regarding their potential strain on state finances. </li>
</ul>


The NDA's landslide victory in Maharashtra has ushered in a period of political stability, boosting market sentiment and investor confidence. This will increase government spending on infrastructure &amp; rural development.
Analysts predict a modest recovery in corporate earnings in the second half of the fiscal year, potentially triggering a "mini risk-on rally". 
While women-centric welfare schemes contributed to the NDA's success, concerns arise regarding their potential strain on state finances. 


Maharashtra Elections Inject Optimism into Indian Markets

India

Trent Limited is an Indian retail company and a part of the Tata Group, primarily engaged in the retailing of apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty products, and home decor. It operates various retail formats, including Westside for fashion and lifestyle, Zudio for value fashion, Utsa for Indian ethnic wear, and Star Bazaar for groceries. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, and was originally incorporated in 1952 as Lakme Limited before being renamed Trent Limited in 1998.

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Quiddity Leaderboard BSE SENSEX Dec26: One Change Likely But Multiple Other Outcomes Possible

Our expected ADD and DEL could have more than 8x ADV to trade. More importantly, the ranks can still change before the end of the reference period...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Trent Q2FY26: Growth Momentum Fades as Tier-II Mix Drags and Star Bazaar Slips

Trent's Q2FY26 revenue up 17% to INR 4,724 crore, PAT grows 6%. Cost control and tech boost margins despite challenges. High valuations and...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Aequitas: Avaada Electro Pre-IPO - Offtake Visibility but Concentration and Leverage Risks Remain

Avaada Electro Limited (AEL) is looking to raise around US$800m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we look at the firm’s past performance.

Akshat Shah

Thematic Report on GST 2.0 Regime: Who Gains, Who Loses as India Bets on Demand Revival.

India's GST 2.0 reform cuts tax rates on essentials, durables, autos, and healthcare, potentially boosting consumption but risking fiscal deficits.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Maharashtra Elections Inject Optimism into Indian Markets

NDA's victory in Maharashtra boosts market sentiment, predicts recovery in corporate earnings, but raises concerns about strain on state finances...

Nimish Maheshwari

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Quiddity Leaderboard BSE ​​​​SENSEX Dec26: One Change Likely But Multiple Other Outcomes Possible

Our expected ADD and DEL could have more than 8x ADV to trade. More importantly, the ranks can still change before the end of the reference period...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Trent Q2FY26: Growth Momentum Fades as Tier-II Mix Drags and Star Bazaar Slips

​Trent's Q2FY26 revenue up 17% to INR 4,724 crore, PAT grows 6%. Cost control and tech boost margins despite challenges. High valuations and...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Aequitas: Avaada Electro Pre-IPO - Offtake Visibility but Concentration and Leverage Risks Remain

Avaada Electro Limited (AEL) is looking to raise around US$800m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we look at the firm’s past performance.

Akshat Shah

Thematic Report on GST 2.0 Regime: Who Gains, Who Loses as India Bets on Demand Revival.

​India's GST 2.0 reform cuts tax rates on essentials, durables, autos, and healthcare, potentially boosting consumption but risking fiscal deficits.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Maharashtra Elections Inject Optimism into Indian Markets

​NDA's victory in Maharashtra boosts market sentiment, predicts recovery in corporate earnings, but raises concerns about strain on state finances...

Nimish Maheshwari

Quiddity Leaderboard BSE SENSEX Dec26: One Change Likely But Multiple Other Outcomes Possible

Trent's Q2FY26 revenue up 17% to INR 4,724 crore, PAT grows 6%. Cost control and tech boost margins despite challenges. High valuations and...

India's GST 2.0 reform cuts tax rates on essentials, durables, autos, and healthcare, potentially boosting consumption but risking fiscal deficits.

NDA's victory in Maharashtra boosts market sentiment, predicts recovery in corporate earnings, but raises concerns about strain on state finances...