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/pvr-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10144:1" rel="noopener">PVR Ltd (PVRL IN)</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/inox-leisure-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1999:1" rel="noopener">Inox Leisure (INOL IN)</a> announced a stock merger. The merger would be in a ratio of 3:10, creating the largest multiplex company in India. </li>
<li>Synergies include more bargaining power, better F&amp;B margins and more ad revenues </li>
<li>Thanks to COVID's impact, the merger may not require approval from CCI. </li>
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PVR Ltd (PVRL IN) &amp; Inox Leisure (INOL IN) announced a stock merger. The merger would be in a ratio of 3:10, creating the largest multiplex company in India. 
Synergies include more bargaining power, better F&amp;B margins and more ad revenues 
Thanks to COVID's impact, the merger may not require approval from CCI. 


PVR & Inox Merger | Leveraging COVID Impact to Gain Dominance in Indian Multiplex Market

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Over the last decade, Indian consumer spending has shifted from essentials like food and housing toward services like healthcare and education, reflecting rising incomes and evolving priorities.</li>
<li>Although food and beverages remain the largest spending category, their share decreased from 30.5% to 28.2% in the last decade.</li>
<li>Within the food and beverage category, there is a growing preference for protein-rich foods and packaged foods while spending on staples like bread and cereals has decreased.</li>
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Over the last decade, Indian consumer spending has shifted from essentials like food and housing toward services like healthcare and education, reflecting rising incomes and evolving priorities.
Although food and beverages remain the largest spending category, their share decreased from 30.5% to 28.2% in the last decade.
Within the food and beverage category, there is a growing preference for protein-rich foods and packaged foods while spending on staples like bread and cereals has decreased.


Thematic Report: Is India Shifting from Essentials to Experiences in Consumer Spending?

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<li>Over the next couple of weeks, we will focus on highlighting key earnings and what catches our attention in the conference calls</li>
<li>Top Large Cap Bullish Ideas include <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hdfc-asset-management-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27027:1" rel="noopener">HDFC Asset Management Co Ltd (HDFCAMC 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> &amp; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pvr-inox-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10144:1" rel="noopener">Pvr Inox (PVRINOX IN)</a>.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/d-b-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6044:1" rel="noopener">D.B. Corp Ltd (DBCL IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/indiamart-intermesh-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27733:1" rel="noopener">IndiaMart (INMART IN)</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/gopal-snacks-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40960:1" rel="noopener">Gopal Snacks (GOPAL IN)</a> are names that we have a bearish view on. </li>
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Over the next couple of weeks, we will focus on highlighting key earnings and what catches our attention in the conference calls
Top Large Cap Bullish Ideas include HDFC Asset Management Co Ltd (HDFCAMC IN), Bajaj Auto Ltd (BJAUT IN) &amp; Pvr Inox (PVRINOX IN).

D.B. Corp Ltd (DBCL IN), IndiaMart (INMART IN) &amp; Gopal Snacks (GOPAL IN) are names that we have a bearish view on. 


Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Editions Are Back

Event-Driven

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<li>A special call auction shall be held on October 28, 2024 by BSE &amp; NSE to discover hidden value in Investment Holding Companies.</li>
<li>BSE and NSE came out with the list of 8-9 Companies that are eligible for this special session. </li>
<li>We calculated the upside left in these companies using the Current price with 30% discount: 3 Companies with more than 100% upside.</li>
</ul>


A special call auction shall be held on October 28, 2024 by BSE &amp; NSE to discover hidden value in Investment Holding Companies.
BSE and NSE came out with the list of 8-9 Companies that are eligible for this special session. 
We calculated the upside left in these companies using the Current price with 30% discount: 3 Companies with more than 100% upside.


Event Driven: Special Call Auction in Indian Holding Companies

SBI Cards & Payment Services / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>We screen our coverage universe for earnings disappointments, EPS downgrades, and management narratives to identify fundamental shorts.</li>
<li>Stocks in focus include <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sbi-cards-payment-services-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28662:1" rel="noopener">SBI Cards &amp; Payment Services (SBICARD IN)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pvr-inox-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10144:1" rel="noopener">Pvr Inox (PVRINOX IN)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/escorts-kubota-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6773:1" rel="noopener">Escorts Kubota Limited (ESCORTS IN)</a>. </li>
<li>Credit Cost for SBI is expected to remain elevated, PVR management seems to be misreading consumer preferences, and Macro uncertainties cloud ESCORTS.</li>
</ul>


We screen our coverage universe for earnings disappointments, EPS downgrades, and management narratives to identify fundamental shorts.
Stocks in focus include SBI Cards &amp; Payment Services (SBICARD IN) , Pvr Inox (PVRINOX IN), and Escorts Kubota Limited (ESCORTS IN). 
Credit Cost for SBI is expected to remain elevated, PVR management seems to be misreading consumer preferences, and Macro uncertainties cloud ESCORTS.


Fundamental Shorts - SBI Cards | PVR Inox | Escorts Kubota

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PVR INOX Limited operates cinemas. The Company owns and manages multiplex movie theaters.

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Pvr Inox (PVRINOX IN)

PVR & Inox Merger | Leveraging COVID Impact to Gain Dominance in Indian Multiplex Market

PVR Ltd (PVRL IN) & Inox Leisure (INOL IN) announced a stock merger. Thanks to COVID, the merger may not require CCI approvals paving way for...

Pranav Bhavsar

Thematic Report: Is India Shifting from Essentials to Experiences in Consumer Spending?

Indian consumer spending has shifted towards services like healthcare and education, reflecting rising incomes and evolving priorities, with a...

Nimish Maheshwari

Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Editions Are Back

Focus on key earnings and conference calls. Top Large Cap Bullish Ideas: HDFC Asset Management, Bajaj Auto, Pvr Inox. Bearish view on D.B. Corp,...

Pranav Bhavsar

Event Driven: Special Call Auction in Indian Holding Companies

BSE & NSE to hold special call auction on Oct 28, 2024 for Investment Holding Companies, 8-9 eligible, 3 with over 100% upside potential.

Nimish Maheshwari

Fundamental Shorts - SBI Cards | PVR Inox | Escorts Kubota

This Insight highlights fundamental shorts identified in our coverage universe including SBI Cards, Pvr Inox, and Escorts Kubota.

Pranav Bhavsar

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PVR & Inox Merger | Leveraging COVID Impact to Gain Dominance in Indian Multiplex Market

PVR Ltd (PVRL IN) & Inox Leisure (INOL IN) announced a stock merger. Thanks to COVID, the merger may not require CCI approvals paving way for...

Pranav Bhavsar

Thematic Report: Is India Shifting from Essentials to Experiences in Consumer Spending?

​Indian consumer spending has shifted towards services like healthcare and education, reflecting rising incomes and evolving priorities, with a...

Nimish Maheshwari

Namaste India 🙏 | Earnings Editions Are Back

Focus on key earnings and conference calls. Top Large Cap Bullish Ideas: HDFC Asset Management, Bajaj Auto, Pvr Inox. Bearish view on D.B. Corp,...

Pranav Bhavsar

Event Driven: Special Call Auction in Indian Holding Companies

​BSE & NSE to hold special call auction on Oct 28, 2024 for Investment Holding Companies, 8-9 eligible, 3 with over 100% upside potential.

Nimish Maheshwari

Fundamental Shorts - SBI Cards | PVR Inox | Escorts Kubota

This Insight highlights ​fundamental shorts identified in our coverage universe including SBI Cards, Pvr Inox, and Escorts Kubota.

Pranav Bhavsar

Indian consumer spending has shifted towards services like healthcare and education, reflecting rising incomes and evolving priorities, with a...

BSE & NSE to hold special call auction on Oct 28, 2024 for Investment Holding Companies, 8-9 eligible, 3 with over 100% upside potential.

This Insight highlights fundamental shorts identified in our coverage universe including SBI Cards, Pvr Inox, and Escorts Kubota.