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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Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>This Insight focuses on Industrials, particularly those that derive a significant portion of their revenue from Air Conditioners (ACs).</li>
<li>Companies in focus are <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/voltas-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19924:1" rel="noopener">Voltas Ltd (VOLT IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/johnson-controls-hitachi-air-conditioning-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6172:1" rel="noopener">Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning India (JCHAC IN)</a>,</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/blue-star-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5162:1" rel="noopener">Blue Star Ltd (BLSTR IN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/havells-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9158:1" rel="noopener">Havells India (HAVL IN)</a> </li>
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This Insight focuses on Industrials, particularly those that derive a significant portion of their revenue from Air Conditioners (ACs).
Companies in focus are Voltas Ltd (VOLT IN), Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning India (JCHAC IN),

Blue Star Ltd (BLSTR IN) and Havells India (HAVL IN) 


Narrative and Numbers | Industrials (VOLT, JCHAC, HAVL, BLSTR) | FY24

Investment Research - Asia Consumer Sector, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Investment Research - Asia Consumer Sector

ASIA CONSUMER: INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

Investory

Investory is a Singapore-based boutique independent equity research firm founded in January 2017 with a primary focus on consumption themes across Asia-Pacific.

We aim to generate investible ideas based on consumption trends and outlook. We screen our ideas on several parameters - product potential, long-term growth and management commitment being the most critical.  We follow a fundamental analysis approach in our stock selection process and are not restricted by market cap.

We aspire to grow into a leading source of unbiased research, free of conflict of interest, for investors yearning for independent and disciplined analysis. 

We also undertake bespoke research mandates to support our Institutional clients’ investment needs.

Our team comprises of professionals with extensive experience in the Asian equity markets, in areas ranging from research, servicing institutional clients and investment management.

Equity Capital Markets

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<li>LG Electronics India posted strong profit growth for FY24, reinforcing its leadership in India’s booming consumer durables sector—making now an ideal window for an IPO in India.</li>
<li>The company reportedly aims to raise USD1-USD1.5 billion early next year, potentially valuing its Indian operations at over USD10 billion.</li>
<li>With government initiatives improving housing quality, electrification, and water access, white goods penetration is set to rise, supporting future demand growth.</li>
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LG Electronics India posted strong profit growth for FY24, reinforcing its leadership in India’s booming consumer durables sector—making now an ideal window for an IPO in India.
The company reportedly aims to raise USD1-USD1.5 billion early next year, potentially valuing its Indian operations at over USD10 billion.
With government initiatives improving housing quality, electrification, and water access, white goods penetration is set to rise, supporting future demand growth.


LG Electronics India IPO: Strike While the Iron Is Hot. Cash in on Growth Momentum

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-electronics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8814:1" rel="noopener">LG Electronics</a>’s India business IPO could be valued above USD 7 billion, exceeding market expectations, driven by its dominant position in India's growing home appliances market and strong sector valuations.</li>
<li>Favourable market conditions and robust sector growth make now an ideal time for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-electronics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8814:1" rel="noopener">LG Electronics (066570 KS)</a> to launch its India IPO, securing high investor interest and compelling valuations.</li>
<li>In a recent interview, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-electronics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8814:1" rel="noopener">LG Electronics(066570 KS)</a>  CEO William Cho mentioned that an Indian market debut is one of several options being considered to revitalise the company’s consumer electronics business.</li>
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LG Electronics’s India business IPO could be valued above USD 7 billion, exceeding market expectations, driven by its dominant position in India's growing home appliances market and strong sector valuations.
Favourable market conditions and robust sector growth make now an ideal time for LG Electronics (066570 KS) to launch its India IPO, securing high investor interest and compelling valuations.
In a recent interview, LG Electronics(066570 KS)  CEO William Cho mentioned that an Indian market debut is one of several options being considered to revitalise the company’s consumer electronics business.


LG Electronics India IPO: Potential Big Gains. Booming Demand, Buoyant Valuations

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

Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited / Event-Driven

Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited

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<li>We see 7 stocks moving from MidCap to LargeCap and vice versa, 17 stocks from SmallCap to MidCap, 19 stocks from MidCap to SmallCap and 2 new additions to MidCap.</li>
<li>The expected migrations from SmallCap to MidCap have outperformed the other potential migrations with all stocks moving higher over the last six months.</li>
<li>Momentum on the upward migrations could sustain as active managers reposition their portfolios. Some stocks will have passive flows over the next few months.</li>
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We see 7 stocks moving from MidCap to LargeCap and vice versa, 17 stocks from SmallCap to MidCap, 19 stocks from MidCap to SmallCap and 2 new additions to MidCap.
The expected migrations from SmallCap to MidCap have outperformed the other potential migrations with all stocks moving higher over the last six months.
Momentum on the upward migrations could sustain as active managers reposition their portfolios. Some stocks will have passive flows over the next few months.


AMFI Stock Reclassification Preview (June 2024): Potential Changes as Momentum Recovers

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<li>Our flash checks across a couple of dealers indicate pressure on margins across the industry. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/voltas-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19924:1" rel="noopener">Voltas Ltd (VOLT IN)</a> is trying hard to gain market share.</li>
<li>Other names discussed include <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pnb-housing-finance-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23613:1" rel="noopener">PNB Housing Finance Ltd (PNBHOUSI 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> 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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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/varun-beverages-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23653:1" rel="noopener">Varun Beverages (VBL IN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/schaeffler-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6434:1" rel="noopener">Schaeffler India (SCHFL IN)</a> show up as interesting ARs to read. </li>
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Our flash checks across a couple of dealers indicate pressure on margins across the industry. Voltas Ltd (VOLT IN) is trying hard to gain market share.
Other names discussed include PNB Housing Finance Ltd (PNBHOUSI IN), Vedant Fashions (MANYAVAR IN) and Bandhan Bank Ltd (BANDHAN IN). 

Varun Beverages (VBL IN) and Schaeffler India (SCHFL IN) show up as interesting ARs to read. 


[#22] Namaste India 🙏 | Voltas Ltd (VOLT IN) | Margin Pressure to Continue

India

Blue Star Limited manufactures and markets a wide range of air-conditioning and commercial refrigeration systems and products. The Company's products include large central air-conditioning plants, packaged air-conditioning systems, split and window air conditioners, water coolers, bottled water dispensers, deep freezers and cold storages.

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Blue Star Ltd (BLSTR IN)

Narrative and Numbers | Industrials (VOLT, JCHAC, HAVL, BLSTR) | FY24

Insight on Industrials focusing on companies like Voltas, Johnson Controls-Hitachi, Blue Star, and Havells in the AC sector.

Pranav Bhavsar

LG Electronics India IPO: Strike While the Iron Is Hot. Cash in on Growth Momentum

LG Electronics India is well poised for an IPO in India after strong profit growth, aiming to raise USD1-USD1.5 billion and potentially valuing...

Devi Subhakesan

LG Electronics India IPO: Potential Big Gains. Booming Demand, Buoyant Valuations

LG's India business IPO could unlock significant value, estimated between USD 6.7 to 9 billion given it's dominant presence in India's booming home...

Devi Subhakesan

AMFI Stock Reclassification Preview (June 2024): Potential Changes as Momentum Recovers

We see 7 stocks moving from MidCap to LargeCap and vice versa, 17 stocks from SmallCap to MidCap, 19 stocks from MidCap to SmallCap and 2 new adds...

Brian Freitas

[#22] Namaste India 🙏 | Voltas Ltd (VOLT IN) | Margin Pressure to Continue

Industry margins under pressure, Voltas Ltd striving for market share. Other companies discussed include PNB Housing Finance Ltd, Vedant Fashions,...

Pranav Bhavsar

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Narrative and Numbers | Industrials (VOLT, JCHAC, HAVL, BLSTR) | FY24

​Insight on Industrials focusing on companies like Voltas, Johnson Controls-Hitachi, Blue Star, and Havells in the AC sector.

Pranav Bhavsar

LG Electronics India IPO: Strike While the Iron Is Hot. Cash in on Growth Momentum

​LG Electronics India is well poised for an IPO in India after strong profit growth, aiming to raise USD1-USD1.5 billion and potentially valuing...

Devi Subhakesan

LG Electronics India IPO: Potential Big Gains. Booming Demand, Buoyant Valuations

LG's India business IPO could unlock significant value, estimated between USD 6.7 to 9 billion given it's dominant presence in India's booming home...

Devi Subhakesan

AMFI Stock Reclassification Preview (June 2024): Potential Changes as Momentum Recovers

We see 7 stocks moving from MidCap to LargeCap and vice versa, 17 stocks from SmallCap to MidCap, 19 stocks from MidCap to SmallCap and 2 new adds...

Brian Freitas

[#22] Namaste India 🙏 | Voltas Ltd (VOLT IN) | Margin Pressure to Continue

​Industry margins under pressure, Voltas Ltd striving for market share. Other companies discussed include PNB Housing Finance Ltd, Vedant Fashions,...

Pranav Bhavsar

Insight on Industrials focusing on companies like Voltas, Johnson Controls-Hitachi, Blue Star, and Havells in the AC sector.

LG Electronics India is well poised for an IPO in India after strong profit growth, aiming to raise USD1-USD1.5 billion and potentially valuing...

Industry margins under pressure, Voltas Ltd striving for market share. Other companies discussed include PNB Housing Finance Ltd, Vedant Fashions,...