Alpha-Centric ESG Research

Kyle Rudden

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/carsome-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35913:1" rel="noopener">Carsome (CARSOME1 SP)</a>, Malaysia's used-car eCommerce/technology unicorn, has reportedly submitted a confidential IPO filing for a dual listing on Nasdaq and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/singapore-exchange-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1047:1" rel="noopener">Singapore Exchange</a>.</li>
<li>Carsome has a great ESG story to tell, but needs to be less humble about telling it because pre-IPO ESG messaging can impact IPO valuations, especially for transportation-related deals.</li>
<li>The centerpiece of Carsome's ESG story should be the important (but underappreciated) role of used car markets in decarbonising road transportation, a leading source of carbon emissions.</li>
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Carsome (CARSOME1 SP), Malaysia's used-car eCommerce/technology unicorn, has reportedly submitted a confidential IPO filing for a dual listing on Nasdaq and Singapore Exchange.
Carsome has a great ESG story to tell, but needs to be less humble about telling it because pre-IPO ESG messaging can impact IPO valuations, especially for transportation-related deals.
The centerpiece of Carsome's ESG story should be the important (but underappreciated) role of used car markets in decarbonising road transportation, a leading source of carbon emissions.


Carsome: A Paradigm of Circular Economy and Unsung Hero in the Decarbonisation of Transportation

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Beat the Street

Beat The Street was founded by Nimish Maheshwari and Sudarshan Bhandari, both of whom are Chartered Accountants by Profession, known for their expert analysis in the fields of Business, Sectoral analysis, and Corporate governance.

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Their analysis on Bankrupt & Insolvent companies has been instrumental in saving investors from significant losses. They have a keen eye for identifying red flags and has identified exclusive redflags earlier in Vedanta, Nykaa, Dhani Services, Adani and many more.

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Reliance Retail Ventures will launch Shein in India, four years after its ban</li>
<li>Indian Railways plans 10,000 non-AC coaches by 2025-26 to alleviate overcrowding issues</li>
<li>The coal sector achieved a notable 10.2% growth in May, leading key infrastructure industries</li>
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Reliance Retail Ventures will launch Shein in India, four years after its ban
Indian Railways plans 10,000 non-AC coaches by 2025-26 to alleviate overcrowding issues
The coal sector achieved a notable 10.2% growth in May, leading key infrastructure industries


#25 India Insight: LIC Stake in IDFC, INOX Wind Soars 13%, Reliance Retail to Launch Shein IPO

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<li>Hyundai Motor India files for India's largest IPO, faces supply chain risks</li>
<li>Vedanta's growth initiatives aim to boost EBITDA to $10 billion</li>
<li>HFCL, India's only firm exempt from European optical fiber anti-dumping duties</li>
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Hyundai Motor India files for India's largest IPO, faces supply chain risks
Vedanta's growth initiatives aim to boost EBITDA to $10 billion
HFCL, India's only firm exempt from European optical fiber anti-dumping duties


#16 India Insight: Hyundai IPO, Vedanta Growth, HFCL Exemption

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<li>Adani Group readying its war-chest with the fund raise as it recovered from Hindenburg Saga</li>
<li>Reliance entering into logistics infrastructure sector with its logistics park in Chennai</li>
<li>NTPC soon to launch its renewables arm IPO of 10,000 crore after elections</li>
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Adani Group readying its war-chest with the fund raise as it recovered from Hindenburg Saga
Reliance entering into logistics infrastructure sector with its logistics park in Chennai
NTPC soon to launch its renewables arm IPO of 10,000 crore after elections


#2 India Insights: Adani on Fundraising Spree, RIL Betting on Logistics, NTPC Green IPO Soon

India BFSI - Long-Short - Equity Research Analyst

Raj S, CA, CFA

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<li>We discuss the recent developments and financial performance of Indian Life Insurers note in this Primer</li>
<li>The big news this quarter is that a significant regulatory risk has passed on without any dent. This has turned the outlook on the sector more positive.</li>
<li>Expect a secular low-mid double-digit premium growth for the Neutral on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hdfc-standard-life-insurance" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26004:1" rel="noopener">HDFCLIFE IN</a> Short on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/icici-prudential-life-insurance" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23608:1" rel="noopener">IPRU IN</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/life-insurance-corp-of-india" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28829:1" rel="noopener">LICI IN</a>
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We discuss the recent developments and financial performance of Indian Life Insurers note in this Primer
The big news this quarter is that a significant regulatory risk has passed on without any dent. This has turned the outlook on the sector more positive.
Expect a secular low-mid double-digit premium growth for the Neutral on HDFCLIFE IN Short on IPRU IN and LICI IN



Indian Life Insurance Primer -  April 2024 Update (FY24)

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Life Insurance Corporation of India operates as an insurance company. The Company provides life, pension, health, and micro insurance products and services. Life Insurance serves customers in India.

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Carsome: A Paradigm of Circular Economy and Unsung Hero in the Decarbonisation of Transportation

Carsome has reportedly filed for an IPO (dual Nasdaq/SGX listing), and has a great ESG story to tell investors including the role that used car...

Kyle Rudden

#25 India Insight: LIC Stake in IDFC, INOX Wind Soars 13%, Reliance Retail to Launch Shein IPO

Reliance Retail Ventures to bring back Shein in India, Indian Railways to add 10,000 non-AC coaches, coal sector sees 10.2% growth in May.

Sudarshan Bhandari

#16 India Insight: Hyundai IPO, Vedanta Growth, HFCL Exemption

Hyundai Motor India files for largest IPO in India, Vedanta aims to boost EBITDA to $10 billion, HFCL exempt from European optical fiber anti...

Sudarshan Bhandari

#2 India Insights: Adani on Fundraising Spree, RIL Betting on Logistics, NTPC Green IPO Soon

Adani Group rebounds from Hindenburg Saga, Reliance ventures into logistics, NTPC to launch renewables IPO post-elections.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Indian Life Insurance Primer - April 2024 Update (FY24)

India Life Insurance Primer April 2024. Recent developments and financial performance of Indian Life Insurers. Long SBI Life and HDFC Life.

Raj S, CA, CFA

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Carsome: A Paradigm of Circular Economy and Unsung Hero in the Decarbonisation of Transportation

Carsome has reportedly filed for an IPO (dual Nasdaq/SGX listing), and has a great ESG story to tell investors including the role that used car...

Kyle Rudden

#25 India Insight: LIC Stake in IDFC, INOX Wind Soars 13%, Reliance Retail to Launch Shein IPO

​Reliance Retail Ventures to bring back Shein in India, Indian Railways to add 10,000 non-AC coaches, coal sector sees 10.2% growth in May.

Sudarshan Bhandari

#16 India Insight: Hyundai IPO, Vedanta Growth, HFCL Exemption

​Hyundai Motor India files for largest IPO in India, Vedanta aims to boost EBITDA to $10 billion, HFCL exempt from European optical fiber anti...

Sudarshan Bhandari

#2 India Insights: Adani on Fundraising Spree, RIL Betting on Logistics, NTPC Green IPO Soon

​Adani Group rebounds from Hindenburg Saga, Reliance ventures into logistics, NTPC to launch renewables IPO post-elections.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Indian Life Insurance Primer - April 2024 Update (FY24)

India Life Insurance Primer April 2024. Recent developments and financial performance of Indian Life Insurers. Long SBI Life and HDFC Life.

Raj S, CA, CFA

Reliance Retail Ventures to bring back Shein in India, Indian Railways to add 10,000 non-AC coaches, coal sector sees 10.2% growth in May.

Hyundai Motor India files for largest IPO in India, Vedanta aims to boost EBITDA to $10 billion, HFCL exempt from European optical fiber anti...

Adani Group rebounds from Hindenburg Saga, Reliance ventures into logistics, NTPC to launch renewables IPO post-elections.