Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist, Trudence Capital Advisors

Pranav Bhavsar

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist

Trudence Capital Advisors

Trudence Capital Advisors Private Limited is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst, holding SEBI registration number INH000015747. Our firm is dedicated to providing independent and unbiased research on Indian mid to large-cap companies. Trudence Capital is known for its counter-consensus views, with a focus on forensic research and on-ground primary investigations. Our research approach is thorough, involving detailed analysis of accounting practices and governance, alongside extensive channel checks.

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<li>Our flash checks across a couple of dealers indicate pressure on margins across the industry. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/voltas-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19924:1" rel="noopener">Voltas Ltd (VOLT IN)</a> is trying hard to gain market share.</li>
<li>Other names discussed include <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pnb-housing-finance-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23613:1" rel="noopener">PNB Housing Finance Ltd (PNBHOUSI IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vedant-fashions-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34260:1" rel="noopener">Vedant Fashions (MANYAVAR IN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bandhan-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26705:1" rel="noopener">Bandhan Bank Ltd (BANDHAN IN)</a>. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/varun-beverages-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23653:1" rel="noopener">Varun Beverages (VBL IN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/schaeffler-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6434:1" rel="noopener">Schaeffler India (SCHFL IN)</a> show up as interesting ARs to read. </li>
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Our flash checks across a couple of dealers indicate pressure on margins across the industry. Voltas Ltd (VOLT IN) is trying hard to gain market share.
Other names discussed include PNB Housing Finance Ltd (PNBHOUSI IN), Vedant Fashions (MANYAVAR IN) and Bandhan Bank Ltd (BANDHAN IN). 

Varun Beverages (VBL IN) and Schaeffler India (SCHFL IN) show up as interesting ARs to read. 


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Pick of the Week (PoW): POW calls delivered an astounding monthly strike rate of 92% in Mar’24.Calls that successfully achieved their target were P I Industries Ltd (11%)Axis Top Picks: We are proud to share that our Axis Top Picks basket delivered impressive returns of 46% in FY24, beating the benchmark Nifty 50 index (28.6% return over the same period) by a wide margin. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Axis Research Scorecard Report for March 2024

<ul><li>AxisTop Picks basket delivered impressive returns of 46% in FY24, against the 28.6% return posted by the benchmark Nifty 50, implying a commendable outperformance of 17.5% over the benchmark.</li><li>On a YTD basis, this basket advanced by 6% vs. the Nifty returns of 2.7% for the same period.</li><li>We are extremely happy to share that our Top Picks Basket has delivered an astounding return of 263% since its inception (May’20), which stands well above the 141% return delivered by NIFTY 50 over the same period. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

AxisTop Picks basket delivered impressive returns of 46% in FY24, against the 28.6% return posted by the benchmark Nifty 50, implying a commendable outperformance of 17.5% over the benchmark.On a YTD basis, this basket advanced by 6% vs. the Nifty returns of 2.7% for the same period.We are extremely happy to share that our Top Picks Basket has delivered an astounding return of 263% since its inception (May’20), which stands well above the 141% return delivered by NIFTY 50 over the same period. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Axis Top Picks for the Month of April 2024

<ul><li>The company achieved a strong all-round performance despite weak and challenging demand environment witnessing a volume growth of 13.9% YoY in CY23.</li><li>This growth was primarily fueled by robust double-digit volume expansion in both Indian and international markets.</li><li>Additionally, the realization per case increased by 7% to Rs 176, attributed to a more favourable product mix emphasizing 250 ML smaller SKUs (with higher realization per unit), greater prominence of the Sting portfolio, and enhanced realization in international markets.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

The company achieved a strong all-round performance despite weak and challenging demand environment witnessing a volume growth of 13.9% YoY in CY23.This growth was primarily fueled by robust double-digit volume expansion in both Indian and international markets.Additionally, the realization per case increased by 7% to Rs 176, attributed to a more favourable product mix emphasizing 250 ML smaller SKUs (with higher realization per unit), greater prominence of the Sting portfolio, and enhanced realization in international markets.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Varun Beverages Ltd - Robust All-Round Performance

<ul><li>Pick of the Week (PoW): POW calls delivered an astounding monthly strike rate of 92% in Feb’24.</li><li>Calls that successfully achieved their target were Coal India (10%) and ACC (10%) Axis Top Picks: We are proud to share that our Axis Top Picks basket delivered impressive returns of 46% in the last one year, beating the benchmark Nifty 50 index (27% return over the same period) by a wide margin.</li><li>In Feb’24, the basket inched up further by 1.8%. A few picks that reported excellent returns included SBI (15.5%), Varun Beverage (9.7%), Coal India (7.4%), TVS Motor (7.2%), and Lupin (7.1%). </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Pick of the Week (PoW): POW calls delivered an astounding monthly strike rate of 92% in Feb’24.Calls that successfully achieved their target were Coal India (10%) and ACC (10%) Axis Top Picks: We are proud to share that our Axis Top Picks basket delivered impressive returns of 46% in the last one year, beating the benchmark Nifty 50 index (27% return over the same period) by a wide margin.In Feb’24, the basket inched up further by 1.8%. A few picks that reported excellent returns included SBI (15.5%), Varun Beverage (9.7%), Coal India (7.4%), TVS Motor (7.2%), and Lupin (7.1%). Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Axis Research Scorecard Report for Feb 2024

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Varun Beverages Limited produces and distributes beverages. The Company offers carbonated soft drinks and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as provides packaged drinking water. Varun Beverages serves customers worldwide.

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Varun Beverages (VBL IN)

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Industry margins under pressure, Voltas Ltd striving for market share. Other companies discussed include PNB Housing Finance Ltd, Vedant Fashions,...

Pranav Bhavsar

Axis Research Scorecard Report for March 2024

Pick of the Week (PoW): POW calls delivered an astounding monthly strike rate of 92% in Mar’24. Calls that successfully achieved their target were...

Axis Direct

Axis Top Picks for the Month of April 2024

AxisTop Picks basket delivered impressive returns of 46% in FY24, against the 28.6% return posted by the benchmark Nifty 50, implying a commendable...

Axis Direct

Varun Beverages Ltd - Robust All-Round Performance

The company achieved a strong all-round performance despite weak and challenging demand environment witnessing a volume growth of 13.9% YoY in CY23.

Axis Direct

Axis Research Scorecard Report for Feb 2024

In Feb’24, the basket inched up further by 1.8%. A few picks that reported excellent returns included SBI (15.5%), Varun Beverage (9.7%), Coal...

Axis Direct

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[#22] Namaste India 🙏 | Voltas Ltd (VOLT IN) | Margin Pressure to Continue

​Industry margins under pressure, Voltas Ltd striving for market share. Other companies discussed include PNB Housing Finance Ltd, Vedant Fashions,...

Pranav Bhavsar

Axis Research Scorecard Report for March 2024

Pick of the Week (PoW): POW calls delivered an astounding monthly strike rate of 92% in Mar’24. Calls that successfully achieved their target were...

Axis Direct

Axis Top Picks for the Month of April 2024

AxisTop Picks basket delivered impressive returns of 46% in FY24, against the 28.6% return posted by the benchmark Nifty 50, implying a commendable...

Axis Direct

Varun Beverages Ltd - Robust All-Round Performance

The company achieved a strong all-round performance despite weak and challenging demand environment witnessing a volume growth of 13.9% YoY in CY23.

Axis Direct

Axis Research Scorecard Report for Feb 2024

In Feb’24, the basket inched up further by 1.8%. A few picks that reported excellent returns included SBI (15.5%), Varun Beverage (9.7%), Coal...

Axis Direct

Industry margins under pressure, Voltas Ltd striving for market share. Other companies discussed include PNB Housing Finance Ltd, Vedant Fashions,...