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<ul><li>Indian Oil Corporation: Our ADD rating on Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), with a target price of INR 102, is premised on robust refining and marketing margins, offset by muted petchem earnings and elevated debt</li><li>IOCL reported EBITDA at INR 222bn (+13x YoY, +44% QoQ), while APAT came in at INR 138bn, above our estimate</li><li>The beat was largely driven by the better-than-expected performance from the marketing segment</li></ul><p><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></p>

Indian Oil Corporation: Our ADD rating on Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), with a target price of INR 102, is premised on robust refining and marketing margins, offset by muted petchem earnings and elevated debtIOCL reported EBITDA at INR 222bn (+13x YoY, +44% QoQ), while APAT came in at INR 138bn, above our estimateThe beat was largely driven by the better-than-expected performance from the marketing segmentContent 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.

HSIE Results Daily: Indian Oil Corporation, SBI Cards and Payment Services

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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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/home-first-finance-company-india" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28865:1" rel="noopener">Home First Finance (HOMEFIRS IN)</a> is a technology-driven affordable housing finance company (HFC) focused on first-time homebuyers in low and middle-income groups. </li>
<li>We believe access to finance is more relevant rather than quick TAT and hence question the relevance of wanting to be the fastest provider.</li>
<li>Considering the fading competitive advantage, borrower profile and segment dynamics, HOMEFIRS may be the fastest but not necessarily the safest.</li>
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Home First Finance (HOMEFIRS IN) is a technology-driven affordable housing finance company (HFC) focused on first-time homebuyers in low and middle-income groups. 
We believe access to finance is more relevant rather than quick TAT and hence question the relevance of wanting to be the fastest provider.
Considering the fading competitive advantage, borrower profile and segment dynamics, HOMEFIRS may be the fastest but not necessarily the safest.


Home First Finance (HOMEFIRS IN) | Irrelevant Mission, Fading Moat

Five Star Business Finance / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/five-star-business-finance" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35238:1" rel="noopener">Five Star Business Finance (FIVESTAR IN)</a> is a NBFC based in India, specializing in providing financial services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the informal and semi-formal sectors. </li>
<li>The focus on in-house sourcing, collection, and risk management aids in maintaining strong asset quality.</li>
<li>In terms of valuations, FIVESTAR trades at a premium. However, considering its competitive moat and growth potential, any available opportunities should be capitalized upon.</li>
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Five Star Business Finance (FIVESTAR IN) is a NBFC based in India, specializing in providing financial services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the informal and semi-formal sectors. 
The focus on in-house sourcing, collection, and risk management aids in maintaining strong asset quality.
In terms of valuations, FIVESTAR trades at a premium. However, considering its competitive moat and growth potential, any available opportunities should be capitalized upon.


Five Star Business Finance (FIVESTAR IN) | A Five Star Business

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/home-first-finance-company-india" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28865:1" rel="noopener">Home First Finance (HOMEFIRS IN)</a> lends to a customer segment exposed to high income volatility.</li>
<li>Soft bounces are used by customers to manage their cash flow, with bounce charge collection done on a best-effort basis, management attitude towards financial discipline warrants attention. </li>
<li>While there may not be any immediate asset quality issues, caution is warranted. </li>
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Home First Finance (HOMEFIRS IN) lends to a customer segment exposed to high income volatility.
Soft bounces are used by customers to manage their cash flow, with bounce charge collection done on a best-effort basis, management attitude towards financial discipline warrants attention. 
While there may not be any immediate asset quality issues, caution is warranted. 


Home First Finance (HOMEFIRS IN) | The Bounce Mystery & Way Forward

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<li>We interact with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/home-first-finance-company-india" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28865:1" rel="noopener">Home First Finance (HOMEFIRS IN)</a>  branch managers to understand the reason behind the increase in bounce rates.</li>
<li>The overall NACH data also shows a high rejection rate in October despite being a festive month, which is surprising.</li>
<li>With 92% of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/home-first-finance-company-india" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28865:1" rel="noopener">Home First Finance (HOMEFIRS IN)</a> loans being disbursed in less than 48 hours, this focus on TAT could lead to higher than industry-average asset quality issues. </li>
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We interact with Home First Finance (HOMEFIRS IN)  branch managers to understand the reason behind the increase in bounce rates.
The overall NACH data also shows a high rejection rate in October despite being a festive month, which is surprising.
With 92% of Home First Finance (HOMEFIRS IN) loans being disbursed in less than 48 hours, this focus on TAT could lead to higher than industry-average asset quality issues. 


Home First Finance (HOMEFIRS IN) | Bounce Rate and Sales Pressure

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Home First Finance Company India Limited provides housing finance services. The Company offers home loan, mortgage finance, eligibility calculating, and customers support services. Home First Finance Company serves customers in India.

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Home First Finance (HOMEFIRS IN)

HSIE Results Daily: Indian Oil Corporation, SBI Cards and Payment Services

ur ADD rating on Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), with a target price of INR 102, is premised on robust refining and marketing margins, offset by...

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