Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist, Trudence Capital Advisors

Pranav Bhavsar

Pranav Bhavsar & the team at India Independent Insight (Iii), provide research on consumer companies operating or have exposure to in India. The research methodology focuses on carrying out on-the-ground channel surveillance/checks that include supplier/distributor/customer interactions, access to industry experts, and bespoke primary data sources that aid in providing unique insights and counter consensus ideas.  

Leveraging the team's forensic analysis along with channel surveillance, the team at Iii also aids investors in early identification of changing consumer trends, identification and quantification of accounting/governance risks, and the associated impact on the business model of the company.

Pranav has over 15 years of experience in the Indian equity market, and has worked with some of the global activists, long only and PE funds for their India projects. Prior roles also include building and leading an institutional sell-side desk. In his free time, Pranav is a traveler, biker, and a young Indian contributing to the country’s social and economic development.

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist

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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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Escorts Kubota Limited / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/escorts-kubota-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6773:1" rel="noopener">Escorts Kubota (ESCORTS IN)</a> 's domestic market share as of FY22 stood at 10.3 % vs 12% in FY20 against the aspiration of 15% for FY22. </li>
<li>Our interactions with various dealers across key northern and eastern states suggest caution and structural inability to regain market share loss.</li>
<li>Post equity infusion, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kubota-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12926:1" rel="noopener">Kubota Corp (6326 JP)</a> is probably in for more surprises than what it might have initially hoped for. </li>
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Escorts Kubota (ESCORTS IN) 's domestic market share as of FY22 stood at 10.3 % vs 12% in FY20 against the aspiration of 15% for FY22. 
Our interactions with various dealers across key northern and eastern states suggest caution and structural inability to regain market share loss.
Post equity infusion, Kubota Corp (6326 JP) is probably in for more surprises than what it might have initially hoped for. 


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