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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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/voltas-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19924:1" rel="noopener">Voltas Ltd (VOLT IN)</a> has experienced a decline in revenue due to a slowdown in demand, increased competition, and higher commodity prices. </li>
<li>The Voltas Beko brand has been a ray of hope for the company, with strong growth in demand and market share.</li>
<li>While there may be an upside in volumes as capex kicks in,  but better to be on the sidelines until there is a change in the structure of the industry.</li>
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Voltas Ltd (VOLT IN) has experienced a decline in revenue due to a slowdown in demand, increased competition, and higher commodity prices. 
The Voltas Beko brand has been a ray of hope for the company, with strong growth in demand and market share.
While there may be an upside in volumes as capex kicks in,  but better to be on the sidelines until there is a change in the structure of the industry.


Voltas Ltd (VOLT IN) | Competition Casualty

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Axis Direct

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<ul><li>Voltas – a Tata Group company incorporated in 1954 is a leading RAC player in India.</li><li>Furthermore, it also provides mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) services to international as well as domestic clients in areas of infrastructure.</li><li>The company is also a leading provider of end-to-end solutions in textile machinery and mining &amp; construction equipment.</li></ul><p><em>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.</em></p>

Voltas – a Tata Group company incorporated in 1954 is a leading RAC player in India.Furthermore, it also provides mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) services to international as well as domestic clients in areas of infrastructure.The company is also a leading provider of end-to-end solutions in textile machinery and mining &amp; construction equipment.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.

Voltas - Demand Recovery Aided By Strong Summer Season

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

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<li>In Q2FY23, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/thermax-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4578:1" rel="noopener">Thermax (TMX IN)</a> recorded strong revenue growth of 41% y/y to Rs20.8bn, driven by strong growth across all the three segments.</li>
<li>The company bore the brunt of high raw material prices as EBIT margins saw a 900 bps decline y/y to 6.9%. However, EBIT margin improved 200 bps over Q1FY23.</li>
<li>The order book of the company grew 46% y/y to Rs94.8bn. Order book is well diversified across sectors. Domestic orders comprised ~84% of the order book.  </li>
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In Q2FY23, Thermax (TMX IN) recorded strong revenue growth of 41% y/y to Rs20.8bn, driven by strong growth across all the three segments.
The company bore the brunt of high raw material prices as EBIT margins saw a 900 bps decline y/y to 6.9%. However, EBIT margin improved 200 bps over Q1FY23.
The order book of the company grew 46% y/y to Rs94.8bn. Order book is well diversified across sectors. Domestic orders comprised ~84% of the order book.  


Thermax (TMX IN): Strong Order Book Entails Visibility Amid Margin Pressure

Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning India / Equity Bottom-Up

Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning India (JCHAC IN)

Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning India

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<li>Our channel interactions continue to suggest, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/johnson-controls-hitachi-air-conditioning-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6172:1" rel="noopener">Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning India (JCHAC IN)</a> will not be able to recover market share over the next two years. </li>
<li>More disappointment in line with what we have seen in Q2 remains a strong probability. </li>
<li>Other annual report concerns also warrant attention, best to AVOID in spite of a sharp correction in stock price. </li>
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Our channel interactions continue to suggest, Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning India (JCHAC IN) will not be able to recover market share over the next two years. 
More disappointment in line with what we have seen in Q2 remains a strong probability. 
Other annual report concerns also warrant attention, best to AVOID in spite of a sharp correction in stock price. 


Johnson Hitachi (JCHAC IN) | Losing Its "Cool"

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<li>The demand environment for offline electronic retailers has been good in Q1, the macro factors also point to good growth for FY23. </li>
<li>Companies like <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/haier-smart-home-co-ltd-b3ef445f-0f54-4586-8c58-9073de98d60e" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31105:1" rel="noopener">Haier Smart Home Co Ltd (6690 HK)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/samsung-electronics-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:191:1" rel="noopener">Samsung Electronics (005930 KS)</a> have done well. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/voltas-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19924:1" rel="noopener">Voltas Ltd (VOLT IN)</a> has not been able to recover. </li>
<li>Indian consumer no longer wants everything cheap, assuming affordability, quality and brand value is taking prominence. </li>
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The demand environment for offline electronic retailers has been good in Q1, the macro factors also point to good growth for FY23. 
Companies like Haier Smart Home Co Ltd (6690 HK) and Samsung Electronics (005930 KS) have done well. Voltas Ltd (VOLT IN) has not been able to recover. 
Indian consumer no longer wants everything cheap, assuming affordability, quality and brand value is taking prominence. 


India Channel Insight #41 | Haier, Samsung, Voltas

India

Voltas Limited is an Indian multinational home appliance and engineering solutions company, known for its air conditioning products and a wide range of cooling and home appliances. It also provides electro-mechanical project services and engineering products. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, India, and was founded in 1954.

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