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>Infrastructure and E-commerce are core drivers of the MHCV recovery </li>
<li>The market for Retail fleet operators (1-5 trucks) has shrunk. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ashok-leyland-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20104:1" rel="noopener">Ashok Leyland (AL IN)</a> 's market share gain has been on the back of discounting and is unlikely to sustain. </li>
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Infrastructure and E-commerce are core drivers of the MHCV recovery 
The market for Retail fleet operators (1-5 trucks) has shrunk. 

Ashok Leyland (AL IN) 's market share gain has been on the back of discounting and is unlikely to sustain. 


India Channel Insight #38 | Ashok Leyland, Tata Motors (MHCV)

Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Event-Driven

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<li>After market close on Friday 20th May 2022, the constituency changes for S&amp;P BSE 100, SENSEX 50, and SENSEX Next 50 Indices were announced. </li>
<li>There will be no changes for S&amp;P BSE SENSEX and S&amp;P BSE BANKEX Indices in the June 2022 Rebalance. </li>
<li>These changes will become effective at the open of Monday 20th June 2022. Below is a closer look at each of the names involved in the June 2022 Rebalance.</li>
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After market close on Friday 20th May 2022, the constituency changes for S&amp;P BSE 100, SENSEX 50, and SENSEX Next 50 Indices were announced. 
There will be no changes for S&amp;P BSE SENSEX and S&amp;P BSE BANKEX Indices in the June 2022 Rebalance. 
These changes will become effective at the open of Monday 20th June 2022. Below is a closer look at each of the names involved in the June 2022 Rebalance.


S&P BSE Indices: No Changes for SENSEX; 7 ADDs/DELs for BSE 100 in June 2022

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<li>We believe India's broad-based economic recovery is inconsistent and fragile. </li>
<li>Market share losing <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ashok-leyland-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20104:1" rel="noopener">Ashok Leyland (AL IN)</a> offers a bet against this fragile recovery.</li>
<li>The trade is expected to be volatile, approach it like a "connoisseur", take a small bite and leave some for later if it works. If it goes against, KILL. </li>
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We believe India's broad-based economic recovery is inconsistent and fragile. 
Market share losing Ashok Leyland (AL IN) offers a bet against this fragile recovery.
The trade is expected to be volatile, approach it like a "connoisseur", take a small bite and leave some for later if it works. If it goes against, KILL. 


2022 High Conviction - Ashok Leyland (AL IN), Bet Against Broad-Based Recovery

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<li>For this channel insight, we interact with commercial vehicle (CV) dealers from 5 cities representing <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ashok-leyland-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20104:1" rel="noopener">Ashok Leyland (AL IN)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mahindra-mahindra-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16441:1" rel="noopener">Mahindra &amp; Mahindra (MM IN), </a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tata-motors-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:216:1" rel="noopener">Tata Motors Ltd (TTMT IN)</a> </li>
<li>Our interactions suggest first-time buyers and retail transporters have disappeared from the market.</li>
<li>We believe the odds of an MHCV (Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles) recovery over the next year are slim.  </li>
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For this channel insight, we interact with commercial vehicle (CV) dealers from 5 cities representing Ashok Leyland (AL IN) , Mahindra &amp; Mahindra (MM IN), Tata Motors Ltd (TTMT IN) 
Our interactions suggest first-time buyers and retail transporters have disappeared from the market.
We believe the odds of an MHCV (Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicles) recovery over the next year are slim.  


India Channel Insight #20 | Ashok Leyland, M&M (CV), Tata Motors (CV)

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<h3>About The Narrative</h3>
Earnings conference calls are important sources that aid us in the identification of potential catalysts and drivers of stock returns. Every quarter we go through these transcripts and connect them with primary research with the objective of assessing on-ground reality against management commentary. 
The edition focuses on key quotes from the earnings transcripts of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/maruti-suzuki-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:733:1" rel="noopener">Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL IN)</a> / <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/eicher-motors-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18316:1" rel="noopener">Eicher Motors (EIM IN)</a> / <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tata-motors-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:216:1" rel="noopener">Tata Motors Ltd (TTMT IN)</a> / <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mahindra-mahindra-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16441:1" rel="noopener">Mahindra &amp; Mahindra (MM IN)</a> / <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ashok-leyland-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20104:1" rel="noopener">Ashok Leyland (AL IN)</a>.
We have separated the quotes to highlight Business Performance and Demand Environment, Consumer Behaviour and Profile, Commodity Inflation, Discounts &amp; Margins, Inventory, New Products / EV / Hybrid,  Exports, Outlook.

About The Narrative
Earnings conference calls are important sources that aid us in the identification of potential catalysts and drivers of stock returns. Every quarter we go through these transcripts and connect them with primary research with the objective of assessing on-ground reality against management commentary. 
The edition focuses on key quotes from the earnings transcripts of Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL IN) / Eicher Motors (EIM IN) / Tata Motors Ltd (TTMT IN) / Mahindra &amp; Mahindra (MM IN) / Ashok Leyland (AL IN).
We have separated the quotes to highlight Business Performance and Demand Environment, Consumer Behaviour and Profile, Commodity Inflation, Discounts &amp; Margins, Inventory, New Products / EV / Hybrid,  Exports, Outlook.

The Narrative | Q2 FY22 | India 4Ws - Maruti, Eicher, Tata Motors, Mahindra, Ashok Leyland

India

Ashok Leyland Limited manufactures medium and heavy duty commercial vehicles, including buses, tractors, dumpsters, haulage trucks, fire engines, and defense sector vehicles. The Company also manufactures industrial & marine engines, ferrous castings and spare parts for automobiles. Ashok Leyland sells its products in India and abroad.

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Ashok Leyland (AL IN)

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Pranav Bhavsar

India Channel Insight #20 | Ashok Leyland, M&M (CV), Tata Motors (CV)

For this channel insight, we interact with commercial vehicle (CV) dealers from 5 cities representing Ashok Leyland (AL IN) , Mahindra & Mahindra...

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The Narrative | Q2 FY22 | India 4Ws - Maruti, Eicher, Tata Motors, Mahindra, Ashok Leyland

The edition focuses on key quotes from the earnings transcripts of Maruti Suzuki / Eicher Motors / Tata Motors Ltd / Mahindra & Mahindra / Ashok...

Pranav Bhavsar

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