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.

Independent & Unbiased Research

Equity Bottom-Up

AU Small Finance Bank Limited / Equity Bottom-Up

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<p>In the postcard series, our objective is to understand the macro environment shaping India and to assess the on-ground progress on its ambitious plan to reach USD 5 trillion from the current USD 2.7 trillion economy.</p>
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<p>In this Postcard, we present our key takeaways from the interactions in Jaisalmer, a tourist hotspot in the state of Rajasthan.</p>
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In the postcard series, our objective is to understand the macro environment shaping India and to assess the on-ground progress on its ambitious plan to reach USD 5 trillion from the current USD 2.7 trillion economy.


In this Postcard, we present our key takeaways from the interactions in Jaisalmer, a tourist hotspot in the state of Rajasthan.


Postcard from Jaisalmer | Changing Consumers, Shifting Gears

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Axis Direct

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<p>We retain our BUY recommendation on the stock with a revised TP of Rs 1,285 (4.3x FY24E ABV), implying an upside of 11% from CMP.</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 retain our BUY recommendation on the stock with a revised TP of Rs 1,285 (4.3x FY24E ABV), implying an upside of 11% from CMP.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.

AU Small Finance: Top-Level Management Attrition Poses Near-Term Concerns

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<p>The objective of "The Narrative" is to aid us in assessing management commentary, which we can further connect with ground reality via primary checks, aiding us in identifying key catalysts that could be potential drivers of stock returns. </p>
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<p>For the narrative, we will be covering commentary on Operating environment &amp; outlook, Business performance, Collection &amp; Credit Awareness, Asset Quality &amp; Restructuring, Liability franchise &amp; deposits, Digital banking, Future business drivers &amp; new launches</p>
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<p>Companies covered in this Insight include <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/au-small-finance-bank-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:24196:1" rel="noopener">AU Small Finance Bank Limited (AUBANK IN)</a> / <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ujjivan-small-finance-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28443:1" rel="noopener">Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (USFB IN)</a> / <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/equitas-small-finance-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28834:1" rel="noopener">Equitas Small Finance Bank (ESFB IN)</a></p>


The objective of "The Narrative" is to aid us in assessing management commentary, which we can further connect with ground reality via primary checks, aiding us in identifying key catalysts that could be potential drivers of stock returns. 


For the narrative, we will be covering commentary on Operating environment &amp; outlook, Business performance, Collection &amp; Credit Awareness, Asset Quality &amp; Restructuring, Liability franchise &amp; deposits, Digital banking, Future business drivers &amp; new launches

Companies covered in this Insight include AU Small Finance Bank Limited (AUBANK IN) / Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (USFB IN) / Equitas Small Finance Bank (ESFB IN)

The Narrative | Q1 FY22 | India Small Finance Banks - AUBANK, USFB, ESFB

Equity Capital Markets

Aptus Value Housing Finance India / Equity Capital Markets

<p>Complementing <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/nitin-mangal" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="accounts:1988" rel="noopener">Nitin Mangal</a>'s <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/aptus-value-housing-finance-ipo-key-takeaways" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:55779" rel="noopener">Aptus Value Housing Finance IPO - Key Takeaways</a> , in this Insight, we present takeaways derived by speaking to a couple of branch managers based out of Tamil Nadu.</p>
<p>Valuations are on the higher end ( <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/profiles/sumeet-singh" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="accounts:4" rel="noopener">Sumeet Singh</a> 's <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/aptus-value-housing-finance-ipo-valuation-is-too-rich-especially-with-an-over-capitalised-book" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:55773" rel="noopener">Aptus Value Housing Finance IPO - Valuation Is Too Rich, Especially with an Over-Capitalised Book</a>), however, the checks suggest an interesting business model that warrants Aptus to be on the watch list. </p>

Complementing Nitin Mangal's Aptus Value Housing Finance IPO - Key Takeaways , in this Insight, we present takeaways derived by speaking to a couple of branch managers based out of Tamil Nadu.
Valuations are on the higher end ( Sumeet Singh 's Aptus Value Housing Finance IPO - Valuation Is Too Rich, Especially with an Over-Capitalised Book), however, the checks suggest an interesting business model that warrants Aptus to be on the watch list. 

Aptus Value Housing Finance IPO | Primary Check Takeaways

<p>We introduce FY24 estimates. We maintain our BUY recommendation on the stock and value AUSFB at 4.6x FY24E ABV and arrive at a target price of Rs 1,375/share, implying an upside of 10% from CMP.</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 introduce FY24 estimates. We maintain our BUY recommendation on the stock and value AUSFB at 4.6x FY24E ABV and arrive at a target price of Rs 1,375/share, implying an upside of 10% from CMP.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.

AU Small Finance: Asset Quality Stable, Demand Pick-Up Is Encouraging

India

AU Small Finance Bank Limited operates as a commercial bank. The Bank offers financial products and services such as savings and current accounts, term deposits, debit cards, insurance, government banking, retail loans, and microfinance lending. AU Small Finance Bank serves customers in India.

AU Small Finance Bank Limited (AUBANK IN)

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AU Small Finance Bank Limited (AUBANK IN)

Postcard from Jaisalmer | Changing Consumers, Shifting Gears

In this Postcard, we present our key takeaways from the interactions in Jaisalmer, a tourist hotspot in the state of Rajasthan.

Pranav Bhavsar

AU Small Finance: Top-Level Management Attrition Poses Near-Term Concerns

We retain our BUY recommendation on the stock with a revised TP of Rs 1,285 (4.3x FY24E ABV), implying an upside of 11% from CMP.

Axis Direct

The Narrative | Q1 FY22 | India Small Finance Banks - AUBANK, USFB, ESFB

Companies covered in this Insight include AU Small Finance Bank Limited (AUBANK IN) / Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (USFB IN) / Equitas Small Finance...

Pranav Bhavsar

Aptus Value Housing Finance IPO | Primary Check Takeaways

In this Insight, we focus on key takeaways derived by speaking to a couple of Aptus branch managers based out of Tamil Nadu.

Pranav Bhavsar

AU Small Finance: Asset Quality Stable, Demand Pick-Up Is Encouraging

We introduce FY24 estimates. We maintain our BUY recommendation on the stock and value AUSFB at 4.6x FY24E ABV and arrive at a target price of Rs...

Axis Direct

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