Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist, Trudence Capital Advisors

Pranav Bhavsar

Pranav Bhavsar & the team at India Independent Insight (Iii), provide research on consumer companies operating or have exposure to in India. The research methodology focuses on carrying out on-the-ground channel surveillance/checks that include supplier/distributor/customer interactions, access to industry experts, and bespoke primary data sources that aid in providing unique insights and counter consensus ideas.  

Leveraging the team's forensic analysis along with channel surveillance, the team at Iii also aids investors in early identification of changing consumer trends, identification and quantification of accounting/governance risks, and the associated impact on the business model of the company.

Pranav has over 15 years of experience in the Indian equity market, and has worked with some of the global activists, long only and PE funds for their India projects. Prior roles also include building and leading an institutional sell-side desk. In his free time, Pranav is a traveler, biker, and a young Indian contributing to the country’s social and economic development.

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist

Voltas Ltd (VOLT IN) | Expected to Fight Back

Havells India (HAVL IN) | Instant Gratification?

Johnson Controls-Hitachi (JCHAC IN) | Irreparable Loss in Market Share

Daikin – Steady Volume Growth And Price Hikes But Expensive

India Channel Insight | Supply Chain Interactions - Havells, Voltas, Amber, Dixon

Daikin – Material Costs Look to Be Impacting Margins

Daikin (6367 JP): Buy for the Rebound and the Long Term

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>The overall Air Condition (AC) season has been good, with volumes up by more than +20% compared to the last two years.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/daikin-industries-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16696:1" rel="noopener">Daikin Industries (6367 JP)</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/voltas-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19924:1" rel="noopener">Voltas Ltd (VOLT IN)</a> have performed below expectations with stiff pricing and poor dealer support. </li>
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<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> (Lloyd) market share gain is on the back of lower prices. The focus has moved from premiumizing brand &amp; expanding margins to gaining market share. </li>
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The overall Air Condition (AC) season has been good, with volumes up by more than +20% compared to the last two years.

Daikin Industries (6367 JP) &amp; Voltas Ltd (VOLT IN) have performed below expectations with stiff pricing and poor dealer support. 

Havells India (HAVL IN) (Lloyd) market share gain is on the back of lower prices. The focus has moved from premiumizing brand &amp; expanding margins to gaining market share. 


India Channel Insight #36 | Daikin, Havells, Voltas