Indian Accounting Research Analyst, Trudence Capital Advisors

Nitin Mangal

Indian Accounting Research Analyst

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.

Independent & Unbiased Research

Forensic Accounting

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yatra-online-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40288:1" rel="noopener">Yatra (YATRA IN)</a> had its IPO recently and is the third largest OTA players in India (among key OTA players) in F23. </li>
<li>When it comes to the financials and forensics, there are several red alarms that catch our attention. </li>
<li>These include weak internal controls as highlighted by auditors, poor earnings quality, revenue recognition woes, high litigation liabilities off the books, etc. </li>
</ul>



Yatra (YATRA IN) had its IPO recently and is the third largest OTA players in India (among key OTA players) in F23. 
When it comes to the financials and forensics, there are several red alarms that catch our attention. 
These include weak internal controls as highlighted by auditors, poor earnings quality, revenue recognition woes, high litigation liabilities off the books, etc. 


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Pranav Bhavsar

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Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>While the earnings season continues, this will be the final dedicated earnings edition.</li>
<li>For reference, the previous earnings editions are <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/week-8-namaste-india-earnings-edition-part-i" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:115688" rel="noopener">[Week 8] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Part I</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/week-9-namaste-india-earnings-edition-part-ii" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:116224" rel="noopener">[Week 9] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Part II</a> </li>
<li>At the bottom, we provide a consolidated view of all earnings (~ 50) tracked so far and we would be happy to engage in discussions on any of them.</li>
</ul>


While the earnings season continues, this will be the final dedicated earnings edition.
For reference, the previous earnings editions are [Week 8] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Part I &amp; [Week 9] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Part II 
At the bottom, we provide a consolidated view of all earnings (~ 50) tracked so far and we would be happy to engage in discussions on any of them.


[Week 10] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Final Part

<ul>
<li>Our earnings coverage continues for the second edition and is expected to continue for one more week.</li>
<li>At the bottom, we provide a consolidated view of all earnings tracked so far (Bullish / Bearish) and would be happy to engage on any of them.</li>
<li>We also highlight the earnings of some of the global companies that have significant operations or growth in India.</li>
</ul>


Our earnings coverage continues for the second edition and is expected to continue for one more week.
At the bottom, we provide a consolidated view of all earnings tracked so far (Bullish / Bearish) and would be happy to engage on any of them.
We also highlight the earnings of some of the global companies that have significant operations or growth in India.


[Week 9] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Part II

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<ul>
<li>Due to the ongoing earnings season, for the next two weeks, we will temporarily deviate from our regular format and instead focus on reported earnings.</li>
<li>We focus on reported earnings, performance against expectations, and the top three highlights that we believe are important from earnings calls for each company that is usually under coverage.</li>
<li>Besides the Bullish/Bearish names, we draw attention to the ones that are highlighted as interesting and would be pleased to engage in discussions about any of them.</li>
</ul>


Due to the ongoing earnings season, for the next two weeks, we will temporarily deviate from our regular format and instead focus on reported earnings.
We focus on reported earnings, performance against expectations, and the top three highlights that we believe are important from earnings calls for each company that is usually under coverage.
Besides the Bullish/Bearish names, we draw attention to the ones that are highlighted as interesting and would be pleased to engage in discussions about any of them.


[Week 8] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Part I

<ul>
<li>Life is good for the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nifty-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23617:1" rel="noopener">NIFTY Index (NIFTY INDEX)</a> at 20K. Strong domestic sentiment is likely to continue. </li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/one-97-communications-limited-paytm" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26149:1" rel="noopener">Paytm (PAYTM IN)</a> posted strong operating metrics for August, but this will be the second last update as the company moves to quarterly disclosures for reasons not completely justified. </li>
<li>Other Ideas discussed include <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/poonawalla-fincorp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3449:1" rel="noopener">Poonawalla Fincorp (POONAWAL IN)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dabur-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:242:1" rel="noopener">Dabur India Ltd (DABUR IN)</a> and Landmark Cars along with upcoming IPOs. </li>
</ul>


Life is good for the NIFTY Index (NIFTY INDEX) at 20K. Strong domestic sentiment is likely to continue. 

Paytm (PAYTM IN) posted strong operating metrics for August, but this will be the second last update as the company moves to quarterly disclosures for reasons not completely justified. 
Other Ideas discussed include Poonawalla Fincorp (POONAWAL IN) , Dabur India Ltd (DABUR IN) and Landmark Cars along with upcoming IPOs. 


[Week 2] Namaste India 🙏 | Paytm (PAYTM IN) | Withdrawing Disclosures

India

Yatra Online Limited, doing business as Yatra.com, provides online travel agency services. The Company offers comprehensive travel-related services which include domestic and international air ticketing, hotel bookings, homestays, holiday packages, bus ticketing, rail ticketing, activities, and ancillary services. Yatra.com serves customers worldwide.

Yatra (YATRA IN)

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[Week 9] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Part II

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[Week 8] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Part I

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[Week 10] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Final Part

​This Insight is the final dedicated earnings edition, providing a consolidated view of all earnings tracked so far. At the end we also provide...

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[Week 9] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Part II

​Deviation from the normal weekly, this insight continues to focus on earnings coverage with a consolidated view of tracked earnings and focus on...

Pranav Bhavsar

[Week 8] Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Part I

Deviating from our usual format due to earnings season, this is a long but must-read for anyone who is keen to track the earnings of Indian...

Pranav Bhavsar

[Week 2] Namaste India 🙏 | Paytm (PAYTM IN) | Withdrawing Disclosures

​Strong domestic sentiment continues as the NIFTY Index reaches 20K. Paytm's strong August metrics. Other discussed ideas include Poonawalla...

Pranav Bhavsar

Yatra's recent IPO reveals concerning financials and red flags including weak internal controls, poor earnings quality, revenue recognition...

This Insight is the final dedicated earnings edition, providing a consolidated view of all earnings tracked so far. At the end we also provide...

Deviation from the normal weekly, this insight continues to focus on earnings coverage with a consolidated view of tracked earnings and focus on...

Strong domestic sentiment continues as the NIFTY Index reaches 20K. Paytm's strong August metrics. Other discussed ideas include Poonawalla...