Equity L/S Analyst | Forensic Accounting | India, Yellowstone Equity

Ankit Agrawal, CFA

I possess investment research experience across asset classes and geographies, acquired at Investcorp (New York) and Howe & Rusling (Rochester). At Investcorp, an alternative asset manager, I was part of an investment team managing >$1bn in discretionary client assets. I was also a member of investment recommendation, monitoring, cross-asset strategy and macro outlook committees that met periodically for investment decisions and top-down views. At Howe & Rusling, a long-only asset manager, I helped cover US large-cap equity investments across sectors for growth and income focused portfolios as well as assisted in managing a US small-cap growth focused equity portfolio. I possess an MBA in finance and corporate accounting from University of Rochester in US, a CFA Charter, and an Engineering degree from Indian Institute of Technology Bombay in India.  

My current focus is L/S equity fundamental research across market cap and sectors with an eye on corporate governance and forensic accounting. I am currently based in India and my current coverage universe is biased towards India.

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Regulatory Disclosure: Note that Ankit Agrawal (Proprietor of Yellowstone Equity) is a SEBI registered Research Analyst (Registration No.: INH000007216). Registration granted by SEBI and certification from NISM in no way guarantee performance of the intermediary or provide any assurance of returns to investors. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.

Research Analyst Contact Details -
Address: A-602, Titanium Business Park, Makarba, Ahmedabad - 380051 |
Email: services@yellowstoneequity.com |
Mobile: +91-7575817289

Compliance/Grievance Officer -
Name: Ankit Agrawal |
Email: services@yellowstoneequity.com |
Mobile: +91-7575817289
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Equity L/S Analyst | Forensic Accounting | India

Q4FY22 Earnings | HDFC Bank: All Is Well!

Return of the Genteel Low Profile Bankers

When Bank ESOPs Go Under Water, Expect Senior Management to Be Distracted or Departing

HDFC/HDFCB Merger: Mega Merger & Index Treatment

HDFC+HDFC Bank Merger - A Long Time Coming

Gravity Works As WeWork Doesn't; Now Plan B

Creating Wealth through Alpha and Compounding

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Regulatory Disclosure: 
Note that Ankit Agrawal (Proprietor of Yellowstone Equity) is a SEBI registered Research Analyst (Registration No.: INH000007216). Registration granted by SEBI and certification from NISM in no way guarantee performance of the intermediary or provide any assurance of returns to investors. Investment in securities market are subject to market risks. Read all the related documents carefully before investing.

Research Analyst Contact Details:
Address: A-412, Shilp Aaron, Sindhu Bhavan Road, Ahmedabad, Gujarat - 380059
Email: services@yellowstoneequity.com
Mobile: +91-7575817289

Compliance/Grievance Officer:
Name: Ankit Agrawal
Email: services@yellowstoneequity.com
Mobile: +91-7575817289
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Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>A first look at the merger suggests that the value proposition is tilted towards HDFC Ltd ("HDFC") vs HDFC Bank ("HDFCB"), given the declining regulatory arbitrage between large-NBFCs and banks</li>
<li>However, given HDFCB's intense focus on growing its distribution prowess, HDFCB stands to benefit immensely from the merger and is thus a win-win deal.</li>
<li>With the expanded distribution network and cross-sell synergies, HDFCB, despite the larger base, will benefit from an accelerated growth post-merger.</li>
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A first look at the merger suggests that the value proposition is tilted towards HDFC Ltd ("HDFC") vs HDFC Bank ("HDFCB"), given the declining regulatory arbitrage between large-NBFCs and banks
However, given HDFCB's intense focus on growing its distribution prowess, HDFCB stands to benefit immensely from the merger and is thus a win-win deal.
With the expanded distribution network and cross-sell synergies, HDFCB, despite the larger base, will benefit from an accelerated growth post-merger.


HDFC Bank/HDFC Ltd Merger: Will Catalyze Growth, Not Dampen It