Forensic Analyst, Trudence Capital Advisors

Nitin Mangal

Forensic 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

Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bundl-technologies-private-limited-swiggy" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35630:1" rel="noopener">Swiggy (1255298D IN)</a> IPO is an issue of INR 113.3 bn, consisting of fresh issue of INR 45 bn and OFS of 175 mn shares ~INR 68.3 bn. </li>
<li>Swiggy has ramped up fast in the last three years, with a sharp reduction in losses. When seen against Zomato, Swiggy needs to be more aggressive, especially in Quick Commerce. </li>
<li>As far as forensic takeaways are concerned, the company witnesses high employee attritions, disclosure&amp;presentation jiggles, potential capital allocation woes, experienced cash embezzlements, etc.</li>
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Swiggy (1255298D IN) IPO is an issue of INR 113.3 bn, consisting of fresh issue of INR 45 bn and OFS of 175 mn shares ~INR 68.3 bn. 
Swiggy has ramped up fast in the last three years, with a sharp reduction in losses. When seen against Zomato, Swiggy needs to be more aggressive, especially in Quick Commerce. 
As far as forensic takeaways are concerned, the company witnesses high employee attritions, disclosure&amp;presentation jiggles, potential capital allocation woes, experienced cash embezzlements, etc.


Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, 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.

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aadhar-housing-finance-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32152:1" rel="noopener">Aadhar Housing Finance</a> raised around US$360m in its India IPO in May 2024, via selling a mix of primary and secondary shares. Its IPO lockup is set to expire soon.</li>
<li>AHF is focused on the low income housing segments (ticket size less than INR1.5m) in India. It offers a range of mortgage-related loan products.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.</li>
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Aadhar Housing Finance raised around US$360m in its India IPO in May 2024, via selling a mix of primary and secondary shares. Its IPO lockup is set to expire soon.
AHF is focused on the low income housing segments (ticket size less than INR1.5m) in India. It offers a range of mortgage-related loan products.
In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.


Aadhar Housing Finance IPO Lockup -PE Owner Is up 5x, with US$500m Lockup Expiry Soon

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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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bundl-technologies-private-limited-swiggy" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35630:1" rel="noopener">Swiggy (1255298D IN)</a> 's USD 1.35 Bn IPO opens for subscription today, November 6th, and runs until Friday, November 8th.</li>
<li>As a popular food and grocery delivery platform in India, Swiggy has a strong brand, innovative approach, solid moat and is positioned well to leverage the sector’s growth potential.</li>
<li>Despite the IPO’s valuation discount vis-a-vis <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zomato-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28820:1" rel="noopener">Zomato</a> , the elevated overall valuations and unfavourable risk/reward profile may not make it an attractive investment option for investors with a low-to-moderate risk appetite.</li>
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Swiggy (1255298D IN) 's USD 1.35 Bn IPO opens for subscription today, November 6th, and runs until Friday, November 8th.
As a popular food and grocery delivery platform in India, Swiggy has a strong brand, innovative approach, solid moat and is positioned well to leverage the sector’s growth potential.
Despite the IPO’s valuation discount vis-a-vis Zomato , the elevated overall valuations and unfavourable risk/reward profile may not make it an attractive investment option for investors with a low-to-moderate risk appetite.


Swiggy IPO: Valuation Discount— But Is It Worth a Swig?

ACME Solar Holdings / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/acme-solar-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43723:1" rel="noopener">ACME Solar Holdings</a> is looking to raise up to US$345m in its India IPO. </li>
<li>ACME Solar (ACME) is a renewable energy firm with a portfolio of solar, wind, hybrid and firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) projects.</li>
<li>We have looked at the company’s past performance in our earlier notes. In this note, we talk about the RHP updates and IPO valuations</li>
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ACME Solar Holdings is looking to raise up to US$345m in its India IPO. 
ACME Solar (ACME) is a renewable energy firm with a portfolio of solar, wind, hybrid and firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) projects.
We have looked at the company’s past performance in our earlier notes. In this note, we talk about the RHP updates and IPO valuations


ACME Solar Holdings IPO - Needs Lots of Sunscreen and an Umbrella as Well

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<li>Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.</li>
<li>On the IPOs front, Indian deals continue to flow in, even as other markets have taken a breather ahead of US elections this week.</li>
<li>On the placements front, there weren't many large deals but we did look at a number of upcoming lockup expiries.</li>
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Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.
On the IPOs front, Indian deals continue to flow in, even as other markets have taken a breather ahead of US elections this week.
On the placements front, there weren't many large deals but we did look at a number of upcoming lockup expiries.


ECM Weekly (4th Nov 2024) - Swiggy, Waaree, Afcons, TS Lines, Zeekr, Hyundai Marine, Indegene, TBO

India

Eternal Limited is an online restaurant guide and food ordering platform. The Company offers platform connects customers, restaurants, and delivery partners to search and discover restaurants, read and write customer generated reviews, order food delivery, book a table, and make payments while dining-out at restaurants. Eternal serves customers worldwide.

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Swiggy Ltd IPO- Forensic Analysis

Swiggy's ramp up has been impressive but less aggressive than Zomato. For forensics, watch out for distorted headline numbers, potential capital...

Nitin Mangal

Aadhar Housing Finance IPO Lockup -PE Owner Is up 5x, with US$500m Lockup Expiry Soon

Aadhar Housing Finance raised around US$360m in its India IPO in May 2024, via selling a mix of primary and secondary shares. Its IPO lockup is set...

Sumeet Singh

Swiggy IPO: Valuation Discount— But Is It Worth a Swig?

Swiggy's IPO opens for subscription today, but high valuations and risk profile may deter some investors despite its strong brand and growth...

Devi Subhakesan

ACME Solar Holdings IPO - Needs Lots of Sunscreen and an Umbrella as Well

ACME Solar Holdings is looking to raise up to US$345m in its India IPO. We have looked at the company's past performance in our earlier note. In...

Sumeet Singh

ECM Weekly (4th Nov 2024) - Swiggy, Waaree, Afcons, TS Lines, Zeekr, Hyundai Marine, Indegene, TBO

Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.

Sumeet Singh

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Swiggy Ltd IPO- Forensic Analysis

​Swiggy's ramp up has been impressive but less aggressive than Zomato. For forensics, watch out for distorted headline numbers, potential capital...

Nitin Mangal

Aadhar Housing Finance IPO Lockup -PE Owner Is up 5x, with US$500m Lockup Expiry Soon

Aadhar Housing Finance raised around US$360m in its India IPO in May 2024, via selling a mix of primary and secondary shares. Its IPO lockup is set...

Sumeet Singh

Swiggy IPO: Valuation Discount— But Is It Worth a Swig?

​Swiggy's IPO opens for subscription today, but high valuations and risk profile may deter some investors despite its strong brand and growth...

Devi Subhakesan

ACME Solar Holdings IPO - Needs Lots of Sunscreen and an Umbrella as Well

ACME Solar Holdings is looking to raise up to US$345m in its India IPO. We have looked at the company's past performance in our earlier note. In...

Sumeet Singh

ECM Weekly (4th Nov 2024) - Swiggy, Waaree, Afcons, TS Lines, Zeekr, Hyundai Marine, Indegene, TBO

Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.

Sumeet Singh

Swiggy's ramp up has been impressive but less aggressive than Zomato. For forensics, watch out for distorted headline numbers, potential capital...

Swiggy's IPO opens for subscription today, but high valuations and risk profile may deter some investors despite its strong brand and growth...