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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<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).  


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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Tiruppur’s knitwear exports rebounded with 13% growth in FY25 (April-August), signaling recovery after an 11% decline in FY24.</li>
<li>Factories started operating at 95% capacity utilization vs 60-70% earlier.</li>
<li>Bangladesh crisis and upcoming UK FTA giving huge business to indian textile exporter.   </li>
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Tiruppur’s knitwear exports rebounded with 13% growth in FY25 (April-August), signaling recovery after an 11% decline in FY24.
Factories started operating at 95% capacity utilization vs 60-70% earlier.
Bangladesh crisis and upcoming UK FTA giving huge business to indian textile exporter.   


The Resurgence of Indian Textile Exports: Tiruppur Leads the Way

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<li>In this insight, we present our top investment ideas in the Apparel &amp; Fashion retail sector, analyzing recent earnings results and key insights from company earnings calls.</li>
<li>Names discussed include <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/page-industries-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4940:1" rel="noopener">Page Industries (PAG 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/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/vedant-fashions-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34260:1" rel="noopener">, </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"> and </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><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vedant-fashions-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34260:1" rel="noopener">.</a> </li>
<li>We have a bearish stance on all names except <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/page-industries-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4940:1" rel="noopener">Page Industries (PAG IN)</a>.  </li>
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In this insight, we present our top investment ideas in the Apparel &amp; Fashion retail sector, analyzing recent earnings results and key insights from company earnings calls.
Names discussed include Page Industries (PAG IN), Vedant Fashions (MANYAVAR IN), Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL IN), Arvind Fashions (ARVINDFA IN) and Go Fashion India (GOCOLORS IN). 
We have a bearish stance on all names except Page Industries (PAG IN).  


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Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ganesha-ecosphere-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12751:1" rel="noopener">Ganesha Ecosphere (GNPL IN)</a> is expanding from textiles to FMCG packaging with rPET granules, aiming for a 10-12% market share in the recycled PET market by 2029.</li>
<li>The shift to high-margin rPET products and expansion into FMCG packaging aligns with regulatory trends and growing demand for sustainable materials.</li>
<li>GEL’s strategic focus on high-value, sustainable products and robust market position suggests significant growth potential and improved profitability.</li>
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Ganesha Ecosphere (GNPL IN) is expanding from textiles to FMCG packaging with rPET granules, aiming for a 10-12% market share in the recycled PET market by 2029.
The shift to high-margin rPET products and expansion into FMCG packaging aligns with regulatory trends and growing demand for sustainable materials.
GEL’s strategic focus on high-value, sustainable products and robust market position suggests significant growth potential and improved profitability.


The Beat Ideas: How Ganesha Ecosphere Is Shaping the Future of Recycling?

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), ICICI Securities Ltd

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<p>We expect gross debt to reduce from Rs 903 crore in FY21 to Rs 500 crore by FY23E. The management's focus on prudent capital allocation, stringent working capital policy is expected to translate to positive FCF by FY23E, with pre Ind-AS 116 EBITDA margin of ~7%. We change our stance from REDUCE to HOLD owing to strengthened b/s. Better capital allocation towards profitable brands with improvement in margin profile, debt reduction would be key monitorables. We value...</p><div class="content-highlight"><em>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.</em></div>

We expect gross debt to reduce from Rs 903 crore in FY21 to Rs 500 crore by FY23E. The management's focus on prudent capital allocation, stringent working capital policy is expected to translate to positive FCF by FY23E, with pre Ind-AS 116 EBITDA margin of ~7%. We change our stance from REDUCE to HOLD owing to strengthened b/s. Better capital allocation towards profitable brands with improvement in margin profile, debt reduction would be key monitorables. We value...Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Arvind Fashions: Capital Restructuring to Aid in Navigating Uncertainties

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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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Arvind Fashions (ARVINDFA IN)

Namaste India 🙏 | Catching up with Fashion

Exploring the challenges and growth projections of the Indian apparel industry, with companies like Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd and Arvind...

Pranav Bhavsar

The Resurgence of Indian Textile Exports: Tiruppur Leads the Way

Tiruppur's knitwear exports bounce back with 13% growth in FY25, driven by increased capacity utilization and opportunities from Bangladesh crisis...

Nimish Maheshwari

Top Ideas in Apparel & Fashion Retail

In this Insight, we present our top investment ideas in the Apparel & Fashion Retail Industry, We have a bearish stance on all except Page...

Pranav Bhavsar

The Beat Ideas: How Ganesha Ecosphere Is Shaping the Future of Recycling?

Ganesha Ecosphere is targeting a 10-12% market share in recycled PET market by 2029, expanding into FMCG packaging with rPET granules to align...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Arvind Fashions: Capital Restructuring to Aid in Navigating Uncertainties

We expect gross debt to reduce from Rs 903 crore in FY21 to Rs 500 crore by FY23E. The management's focus on prudent capital allocation, stringent...

ICICI Securities Limited

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52-week Range

Market Cap (USDm)

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Namaste India 🙏 | Catching up with Fashion

​Exploring the challenges and growth projections of the Indian apparel industry, with companies like Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd and Arvind...

Pranav Bhavsar

The Resurgence of Indian Textile Exports: Tiruppur Leads the Way

​Tiruppur's knitwear exports bounce back with 13% growth in FY25, driven by increased capacity utilization and opportunities from Bangladesh crisis...

Nimish Maheshwari

Top Ideas in Apparel & Fashion Retail

​In this Insight, we present our top investment ideas in the Apparel & Fashion Retail Industry, We have a bearish stance on all except Page...

Pranav Bhavsar

The Beat Ideas: How Ganesha Ecosphere Is Shaping the Future of Recycling?

​Ganesha Ecosphere is targeting a 10-12% market share in recycled PET market by 2029, expanding into FMCG packaging with rPET granules to align...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Arvind Fashions: Capital Restructuring to Aid in Navigating Uncertainties

We expect gross debt to reduce from Rs 903 crore in FY21 to Rs 500 crore by FY23E. The management's focus on prudent capital allocation, stringent...

ICICI Securities Limited

Exploring the challenges and growth projections of the Indian apparel industry, with companies like Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd and Arvind...

Tiruppur's knitwear exports bounce back with 13% growth in FY25, driven by increased capacity utilization and opportunities from Bangladesh crisis...

In this Insight, we present our top investment ideas in the Apparel & Fashion Retail Industry, We have a bearish stance on all except Page...

Ganesha Ecosphere is targeting a 10-12% market share in recycled PET market by 2029, expanding into FMCG packaging with rPET granules to align...