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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HDFC Bank Ltd. offers a wide range of services to the global corporate sector. The Bank provides corporate banking and custodial services and is active in the treasury and capital markets. HDFC also markets project advisory services and capital market products such as Global Deposit Receipts, Euro currency loans, and Euro currency bonds.

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<li>We continue our earnings coverage highlighting key earnings and what catches our attention in the conference calls.</li>
<li>For this edition we focus on select Banking names like <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hdfc-bank-ltd-4b6b7a92-9087-468d-9dbe-ab169e77f014" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:558:1" rel="noopener">HDFC Bank (HDFCB IN)</a>; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kotak-mahindra-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:126:1" rel="noopener">Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB IN); </a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rbl-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22856:1" rel="noopener">RBL Bank Ltd (RBK IN)</a>.</li>
<li>We are bearish on most names except <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/axis-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:768:1" rel="noopener">Axis Bank Ltd (AXSB IN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bandhan-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26705:1" rel="noopener">Bandhan Bank Ltd (BANDHAN IN)</a>. </li>
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We continue our earnings coverage highlighting key earnings and what catches our attention in the conference calls.
For this edition we focus on select Banking names like HDFC Bank (HDFCB IN); Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB IN); RBL Bank Ltd (RBK IN).
We are bearish on most names except Axis Bank Ltd (AXSB IN) and Bandhan Bank Ltd (BANDHAN IN). 


Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Edition - Banking Special

Bajaj Auto Limited manufactures and distributes motorized two-wheeled and three-wheeled scooters, motorcycles and mopeds.

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<li>Over the next couple of weeks, we will focus on highlighting key earnings and what catches our attention in the conference calls</li>
<li>Top Large Cap Bullish Ideas include <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hdfc-asset-management-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27027:1" rel="noopener">HDFC Asset Management Co Ltd (HDFCAMC IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bajaj-auto-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3613:1" rel="noopener">Bajaj Auto Ltd (BJAUT IN)</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pvr-inox-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10144:1" rel="noopener">Pvr Inox (PVRINOX IN)</a>.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/d-b-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6044:1" rel="noopener">D.B. Corp Ltd (DBCL IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/indiamart-intermesh-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27733:1" rel="noopener">IndiaMart (INMART IN)</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/gopal-snacks-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40960:1" rel="noopener">Gopal Snacks (GOPAL IN)</a> are names that we have a bearish view on. </li>
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Over the next couple of weeks, we will focus on highlighting key earnings and what catches our attention in the conference calls
Top Large Cap Bullish Ideas include HDFC Asset Management Co Ltd (HDFCAMC IN), Bajaj Auto Ltd (BJAUT IN) &amp; Pvr Inox (PVRINOX IN).

D.B. Corp Ltd (DBCL IN), IndiaMart (INMART IN) &amp; Gopal Snacks (GOPAL IN) are names that we have a bearish view on. 


Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Editions Are Back

Arvind Fashions Limited designs and produces apparels. The Company offers jeans, shirts, trousers, jackets, and suits. Arvind Fashions serves customers in India.

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<li>In this Insight, we highlight industry and company-specific developments based on the annual reports of various companies related to the apparel industry.</li>
<li>The industry has encountered challenges, primarily due to a slowdown in demand and rising inflation. Most companies are now hoping for a turnaround.</li>
<li>Companies in Focus <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aditya-birla-fashion-and-retail-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19048:1" rel="noopener">Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/arvind-fashions" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28960:1" rel="noopener">Arvind Fashions (ARVINDFA IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vedant-fashions-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34260:1" rel="noopener">Vedant Fashions (MANYAVAR IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/go-fashion-india-private-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36625:1" rel="noopener">Go Fashion India (GOCOLORS IN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/credo-brands-marketing-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40400:1" rel="noopener">Credo Brands Marketing (CREDO IN)</a>.  </li>
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In this Insight, we highlight industry and company-specific developments based on the annual reports of various companies related to the apparel industry.
The industry has encountered challenges, primarily due to a slowdown in demand and rising inflation. Most companies are now hoping for a turnaround.
Companies in Focus Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL IN), Arvind Fashions (ARVINDFA IN), Vedant Fashions (MANYAVAR IN), Go Fashion India (GOCOLORS IN) and Credo Brands Marketing (CREDO IN).  


Namaste India 🙏 | Catching up with Fashion

Just Dial Ltd. operates a local search engine that provides comprehensive updated information. The Company offers a search engine that includes a variety of categories such as movies, hotels and resorts, taxis and car rentals, insurance, bars, and nightclubs. Just Dial markets its search engine to users throughout India.

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<li>Re-Introducing our weekly Namaste India 2.0. This iteration builds on our earlier version and is designed for investors keen to track developments in India.</li>
<li>Nuclear power currently contributes less than 2% of India's total electricity generation, indicating significant room for growth.</li>
<li>Going ahead, with earnings taking center stage, the high valuations commanded by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ishares-msci-india-etf" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:282:1" rel="noopener">iShares MSCI India ETF (INDA US)</a> are likely to get challenged.  </li>
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Re-Introducing our weekly Namaste India 2.0. This iteration builds on our earlier version and is designed for investors keen to track developments in India.
Nuclear power currently contributes less than 2% of India's total electricity generation, indicating significant room for growth.
Going ahead, with earnings taking center stage, the high valuations commanded by iShares MSCI India ETF (INDA US) are likely to get challenged.  


Namaste India 🙏 | India’s Atomic Ambitions

Polycab India Limited produces and distributes electronic equipment. The Company offers cables, wires, fans, switches, lighting, junction boxes, circular lids, and pumps. Polycab India serves customers in India.   

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<li>We spoke to cable distributors and industry experts to understand any concerns regarding industry-wide inventory levels and to gauge the current demand environment.</li>
<li>Stocks in focus include <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/polycab-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27877:1" rel="noopener">Polycab India (POLYCAB IN)</a>; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kei-industries-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6711:1" rel="noopener">KEI Industries (KEII IN)</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/r-r-kabel" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39810:1" rel="noopener">R R Kabel (2333180Z IN)</a>.  </li>
<li>Overall industry business momentum remains strong, project delays and competition warrant attention. </li>
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We spoke to cable distributors and industry experts to understand any concerns regarding industry-wide inventory levels and to gauge the current demand environment.
Stocks in focus include Polycab India (POLYCAB IN); KEI Industries (KEII IN) &amp; R R Kabel (2333180Z IN).  
Overall industry business momentum remains strong, project delays and competition warrant attention. 


Polycab India (POLYCAB IN) | Inventory, Demand Environment & Competition

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.