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.

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Equity Bottom-Up

Zee Entertainment Enterprises / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>We have been covering <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zee-entertainment-enterprises" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19466:1" rel="noopener">Zee Entertainment Enterprises (Z IN)</a> during the entire merger saga and had already highlighted several financial and governance issues with the entire group.</li>
<li>The $10 bn merger deal with Sony has now been terminated but it is not a surprise to us, considering the events that were unraveled in the last two years.</li>
<li>But where does ZEEL go from here is a question that lacks some clarity. There are uncertainties looming around and ZEEL can face further brunt. </li>
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We have been covering Zee Entertainment Enterprises (Z IN) during the entire merger saga and had already highlighted several financial and governance issues with the entire group.
The $10 bn merger deal with Sony has now been terminated but it is not a surprise to us, considering the events that were unraveled in the last two years.
But where does ZEEL go from here is a question that lacks some clarity. There are uncertainties looming around and ZEEL can face further brunt. 


India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Beat the Street

Beat The Street was founded by Nimish Maheshwari and Sudarshan Bhandari, both of whom are Chartered Accountants by Profession, known for their expert analysis in the fields of Business, Sectoral analysis, and Corporate governance.

With a strong social media presence of 45,000+ Subscribers across various platforms, they are considered trusted voices in the industry. Their insights and analysis have been featured in some of India’s most prominent publications, including the Economic Times, Dalal Street Investment Journal, The Morning Context, and The Ken.

Their analysis on Bankrupt & Insolvent companies has been instrumental in saving investors from significant losses. They have a keen eye for identifying red flags and has identified exclusive redflags earlier in Vedanta, Nykaa, Dhani Services, Adani and many more.

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Zee and Sony Amicably Settle Disputes Over Failed Merger, Withdraw Claims</li>
<li>NSE Files for SEBI NOC to Gain Approval for Long-Awaited IPO Listing</li>
<li>ReNew and Microsoft Forge 437.6 MW Green Energy Pact to Advance Carbon-Negative Goals</li>
</ul>


Zee and Sony Amicably Settle Disputes Over Failed Merger, Withdraw Claims
NSE Files for SEBI NOC to Gain Approval for Long-Awaited IPO Listing
ReNew and Microsoft Forge 437.6 MW Green Energy Pact to Advance Carbon-Negative Goals


# 51 India Insight: Zee-Sony Settle Dispute, NSE Files for IPO, HUL INR 962 Crores GST Notice

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

Event-Driven

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<li>There are 19 changes a side for the NIFTY Midcap 150 Index at the September rebalance. There are many stocks with same-way flows from passive trackers of other indices.</li>
<li>Estimated one-way turnover is 9.8% resulting in a one-way trade of INR 8.2bn (US$98m). With US$40.1bn tracking the index actively, the impact on the stocks will be much larger.</li>
<li>The adds have outperformed the deletes this year, though near-term performance has been meh. There was a similar trend in March and the adds could outperform nearer to implementation.</li>
</ul>


There are 19 changes a side for the NIFTY Midcap 150 Index at the September rebalance. There are many stocks with same-way flows from passive trackers of other indices.
Estimated one-way turnover is 9.8% resulting in a one-way trade of INR 8.2bn (US$98m). With US$40.1bn tracking the index actively, the impact on the stocks will be much larger.
The adds have outperformed the deletes this year, though near-term performance has been meh. There was a similar trend in March and the adds could outperform nearer to implementation.


NIFTY MIDCAP150 Index Rebalance: 19 Changes a Side; Lots of Overlap with Other Index Flow

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<li>With the review period nearing completion, there could be 14/15 changes for the NIFTY Midcap 150 Index at the September rebalance.</li>
<li>Estimated one-way turnover is 8.2% resulting in a one-way trade of INR 6.6bn (US$79m). With US$38bn tracking the index actively, the impact on the stocks will be much larger.</li>
<li>Performance of a long adds/short deletes trade was very good in March, and we could see a repeat over the next couple of months.</li>
</ul>


With the review period nearing completion, there could be 14/15 changes for the NIFTY Midcap 150 Index at the September rebalance.
Estimated one-way turnover is 8.2% resulting in a one-way trade of INR 6.6bn (US$79m). With US$38bn tracking the index actively, the impact on the stocks will be much larger.
Performance of a long adds/short deletes trade was very good in March, and we could see a repeat over the next couple of months.


NIFTY MIDCAP150 Index Rebalance Preview: 14 Changes & Good Performance as Actives Start Trading

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<li>Tata Power's INR 20,000-crore investment in renewables to boosts clean energy</li>
<li>Zee Entertainment's $239 million FCCBs plan: Raises funds to bolster financial position</li>
<li>India to approve INR 70,000-crore warship order: Advanced warships with Indigenous components</li>
</ul>


Tata Power's INR 20,000-crore investment in renewables to boosts clean energy
Zee Entertainment's $239 million FCCBs plan: Raises funds to bolster financial position
India to approve INR 70,000-crore warship order: Advanced warships with Indigenous components


# 31 India Insight: Tata Power Investment, Zee Fund Raise, India Defence Indigenous Components

India

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited operates as an entertainment company. The Company produces and develops films, serials, game shows, and children's programs. Zee also produces and exports entertainment software for transmission on its ZEE TV channel. Zee Entertainment Enterprises serves customers in India.

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Zee Entertainment Enterprises (Z IN)

Zee Entertainment- What Lies Ahead?

Given the termination of the $10 bn merger deal between ZEEL and Sony, the future of ZEEL remains uncertain and it may face further challenges.

Nitin Mangal

# 51 India Insight: Zee-Sony Settle Dispute, NSE Files for IPO, HUL INR 962 Crores GST Notice

Zee and Sony resolve merger disputes, NSE seeks SEBI approval for IPO, ReNew and Microsoft partner for green energy pact to reduce carbon footprint.

Sudarshan Bhandari

NIFTY MIDCAP150 Index Rebalance: 19 Changes a Side; Lots of Overlap with Other Index Flow

There are 19 changes for the index in Sep. Estimated one-way turnover is 9.8% resulting in a one-way trade of INR 8.2bn (US$98m). There are many...

Brian Freitas

NIFTY MIDCAP150 Index Rebalance Preview: 14 Changes & Good Performance as Actives Start Trading

There could be 14/15 changes for the NIFTY Midcap150 Index in Sep. Apart from the passive trackers, there are huge active funds tracking the index....

Brian Freitas

# 31 India Insight: Tata Power Investment, Zee Fund Raise, India Defence Indigenous Components

Tata Power invests INR 20,000 crore in renewables, Zee Entertainment raises $239 million, India approves INR 70,000 crore warship order with...

Sudarshan Bhandari

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Zee Entertainment- What Lies Ahead?

​Given the termination of the $10 bn merger deal between ZEEL and Sony, the future of ZEEL remains uncertain and it may face further challenges.

Nitin Mangal

# 51 India Insight: Zee-Sony Settle Dispute, NSE Files for IPO, HUL INR 962 Crores GST Notice

​Zee and Sony resolve merger disputes, NSE seeks SEBI approval for IPO, ReNew and Microsoft partner for green energy pact to reduce carbon footprint.

Sudarshan Bhandari

NIFTY MIDCAP150 Index Rebalance: 19 Changes a Side; Lots of Overlap with Other Index Flow

There are 19 changes for the index in Sep. Estimated one-way turnover is 9.8% resulting in a one-way trade of INR 8.2bn (US$98m). There are many...

Brian Freitas

NIFTY MIDCAP150 Index Rebalance Preview: 14 Changes & Good Performance as Actives Start Trading

There could be 14/15 changes for the NIFTY Midcap150 Index in Sep. Apart from the passive trackers, there are huge active funds tracking the index....

Brian Freitas

# 31 India Insight: Tata Power Investment, Zee Fund Raise, India Defence Indigenous Components

​Tata Power invests INR 20,000 crore in renewables, Zee Entertainment raises $239 million, India approves INR 70,000 crore warship order with...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Given the termination of the $10 bn merger deal between ZEEL and Sony, the future of ZEEL remains uncertain and it may face further challenges.

Zee and Sony resolve merger disputes, NSE seeks SEBI approval for IPO, ReNew and Microsoft partner for green energy pact to reduce carbon footprint.

Tata Power invests INR 20,000 crore in renewables, Zee Entertainment raises $239 million, India approves INR 70,000 crore warship order with...