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

Index Rebalance

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<li>We currently forecast 10 stocks moving from MidCap to LargeCap, 10 stocks moving from LargeCap to MidCap, 9 stocks from SmallCap to MidCap, and 11 stocks from MidCap to SmallCap.</li>
<li>From the new listings, 2 stocks are expected to be added to Mid Cap, and multiple stocks to Small Cap.</li>
<li>There are multiple stocks among the AMFI changes that will be changes for the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nse-nifty-next-50-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36053:1" rel="noopener">NSE Nifty Next 50 Index (NIFTYJR INDEX)</a> and/or Nifty Midcap 150 Index in September.</li>
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We currently forecast 10 stocks moving from MidCap to LargeCap, 10 stocks moving from LargeCap to MidCap, 9 stocks from SmallCap to MidCap, and 11 stocks from MidCap to SmallCap.
From the new listings, 2 stocks are expected to be added to Mid Cap, and multiple stocks to Small Cap.
There are multiple stocks among the AMFI changes that will be changes for the NSE Nifty Next 50 Index (NIFTYJR INDEX) and/or Nifty Midcap 150 Index in September.


AMFI Stock Reclassification Preview (Jun 2025): Plenty of Change With More Likely

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Axis Direct

Axis Direct

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<ul><li>The Axis Top Picks Basket delivered an excellent return of 8.9% in Mar’25 against the 6.3% return posted by the Nifty 50, thereby beating the benchmark by a wide margin of 2.6%.</li><li>Over the last one year, the basket has gained 9.5%. Moreover, it gives us immense joy to share with you that our Top Picks Basket has delivered an impressive return of 298% since its inception (May’20), which stands well above the 154% return delivered by the NIFTY 50 index over the same period.</li><li>In light of this, we continue to believe in our thematic approach to Top Picks selection.</li></ul>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.

The Axis Top Picks Basket delivered an excellent return of 8.9% in Mar’25 against the 6.3% return posted by the Nifty 50, thereby beating the benchmark by a wide margin of 2.6%.Over the last one year, the basket has gained 9.5%. Moreover, it gives us immense joy to share with you that our Top Picks Basket has delivered an impressive return of 298% since its inception (May’20), which stands well above the 154% return delivered by the NIFTY 50 index over the same period.In light of this, we continue to believe in our thematic approach to Top Picks selection.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.

Axis Top Picks for the month of April 2025

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Sudarshan Bhandari

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<li>Two senior executives at <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hero-motocorp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2391:1" rel="noopener">Hero Motocorp (HMCL IN)</a> , Reema Jain and Sameer Pande, resigned amid market challenges and leadership changes</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/allianz-se-0516b9dc-34b1-4a5b-adff-c1c95188b4ff" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28601:1" rel="noopener">Allianz (AZSEY US)</a> plans a new insurance partnership with Jio Financial, following the end of its 24-year tie-up with Bajaj Group.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bain-capital-specialty-finan" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28761:1" rel="noopener">Bain Capital Specialty Finan (BCSF US)</a> set to acquire 22% stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/manappuram-finance-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12559:1" rel="noopener">Manappuram Finance (MGFL IN)</a> , with plans to increase stake to 42%.</li>
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Two senior executives at Hero Motocorp (HMCL IN) , Reema Jain and Sameer Pande, resigned amid market challenges and leadership changes

Allianz (AZSEY US) plans a new insurance partnership with Jio Financial, following the end of its 24-year tie-up with Bajaj Group.

Bain Capital Specialty Finan (BCSF US) set to acquire 22% stake in Manappuram Finance (MGFL IN) , with plans to increase stake to 42%.


#123 India Insight: Hero MotoCorp Execs Resign, Allianz Partners Jio, Bain to Buy Manappuram Stake

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Sree Capital

Sreemant Dudhoria

Fundamental Research on Listed Indian Companies

Sree Capital

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<li>The Indian two-wheeler industry experienced subdued performance in February 2025, with listed companies reporting modest domestic sales figures. Exports were the only bright spot.</li>
<li>This insight provides a detailed analysis of sales performance of key players- <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hero-motocorp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2391:1" rel="noopener">Hero Motocorp (HMCL IN)</a>,<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bajaj-auto-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3613:1" rel="noopener">Bajaj Auto Ltd (BJAUT IN)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tvs-motor-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16123:1" rel="noopener">TVS Motor (TVSL IN)</a> and <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>.</li>
<li>Although companies have indicated an improvement in the domestic market following the festival of Holi, it remains to be seen how the demand scenario unfolds.</li>
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The Indian two-wheeler industry experienced subdued performance in February 2025, with listed companies reporting modest domestic sales figures. Exports were the only bright spot.
This insight provides a detailed analysis of sales performance of key players- Hero Motocorp (HMCL IN),Bajaj Auto Ltd (BJAUT IN) , TVS Motor (TVSL IN) and Eicher Motors (EIM IN).
Although companies have indicated an improvement in the domestic market following the festival of Holi, it remains to be seen how the demand scenario unfolds.


Weak Domestic Consumer Sentiment Impacts Two-Wheeler Sales in India

<ul><li>Feb’25 Wholesale Volumes: Domestic PV industry sales grew by 2% YoY, driven by strong volumes from Toyota, M&amp;M, and Kia while Hyundai/Tata Motors witnessed declines.</li><li>The domestic CV industry saw a decline of 3% YoY and 1% MoM. The 3W segment posted a 5% YoY and 2% QoQ increase in wholesales.</li><li>The domestic tractor industry registered 12% YoY volume growth, led by 19% and 10% YoY growth in M&amp;M and Escorts, respectively. </li></ul>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.

Feb’25 Wholesale Volumes: Domestic PV industry sales grew by 2% YoY, driven by strong volumes from Toyota, M&amp;M, and Kia while Hyundai/Tata Motors witnessed declines.The domestic CV industry saw a decline of 3% YoY and 1% MoM. The 3W segment posted a 5% YoY and 2% QoQ increase in wholesales.The domestic tractor industry registered 12% YoY volume growth, led by 19% and 10% YoY growth in M&amp;M and Escorts, respectively. 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.

Auto Monthly Sales Volume - February 2025

India

Hero MotoCorp Ltd. designs, manufactures and distributes motorcycles. The Company's products also include motorcycle parts and accessories.

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Hero Motocorp (HMCL IN)

AMFI Stock Reclassification Preview (Jun 2025): Plenty of Change With More Likely

We currently forecast 40 migrations for the AMFI July reclassification. There are 2 new listings that could be added to MidCap. The forecast upward...

Brian Freitas

Axis Top Picks for the month of April 2025

The Axis Top Picks Basket delivered an excellent return of 8.9% in Mar’25 against the 6.3% return posted by the Nifty 50, thereby beating the...

Axis Direct

#123 India Insight: Hero MotoCorp Execs Resign, Allianz Partners Jio, Bain to Buy Manappuram Stake

Executives resign at Hero Motocorp, Allianz forms new partnership with Jio Financial, Bain Capital to acquire stake in Manappuram Finance.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Weak Domestic Consumer Sentiment Impacts Two-Wheeler Sales in India

Indian two-wheeler industry sees subdued performance in Feb 2025, with exports shining. Detailed analysis of key players' sales provided. Domestic...

Sreemant Dudhoria

Auto Monthly Sales Volume - February 2025

Feb’25 Wholesale Volumes: Domestic PV industry sales grew by 2% YoY, driven by strong volumes from Toyota, M&M, and Kia while Hyundai/Tata Motors...

Axis Direct

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AMFI Stock Reclassification Preview (Jun 2025): Plenty of Change With More Likely

We currently forecast 40 migrations for the AMFI July reclassification. There are 2 new listings that could be added to MidCap. The forecast upward...

Brian Freitas

Axis Top Picks for the month of April 2025

The Axis Top Picks Basket delivered an excellent return of 8.9% in Mar’25 against the 6.3% return posted by the Nifty 50, thereby beating the...

Axis Direct

#123 India Insight: Hero MotoCorp Execs Resign, Allianz Partners Jio, Bain to Buy Manappuram Stake

​Executives resign at Hero Motocorp, Allianz forms new partnership with Jio Financial, Bain Capital to acquire stake in Manappuram Finance.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Weak Domestic Consumer Sentiment Impacts Two-Wheeler Sales in India

​Indian two-wheeler industry sees subdued performance in Feb 2025, with exports shining. Detailed analysis of key players' sales provided. Domestic...

Sreemant Dudhoria

Auto Monthly Sales Volume - February 2025

Feb’25 Wholesale Volumes: Domestic PV industry sales grew by 2% YoY, driven by strong volumes from Toyota, M&M, and Kia while Hyundai/Tata Motors...

Axis Direct

Executives resign at Hero Motocorp, Allianz forms new partnership with Jio Financial, Bain Capital to acquire stake in Manappuram Finance.

Indian two-wheeler industry sees subdued performance in Feb 2025, with exports shining. Detailed analysis of key players' sales provided. Domestic...