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

Zomato Pre-IPO - Peer Comparison - Listed and Domestic

Zomato IPO - Strong 4Q21, Has a Very Long Runway

ECM Weekly (11th July 2021) - Zomato, Bukalapak, Kakao Bank, Krafton, Didi, Kanzhun, Full Truck

Zomato's USD 1Bn IPO: India Foodtech's Lead Play. Striking when the Market Is COVID-Hot.

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.

Independent & Unbiased Research

Equity Capital Markets

<p>In our quest to value <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zomato-media-pvt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28820:1" rel="noopener">Zomato (ZOM IN</a>, in this insight, we identify key operating metrics that would aid in the revenue build-up. To understand the core drivers behind these operating metrics, we speak to predominantly urban dominated restaurateurs in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam (Vizag) and Bangalore.  </p>
<p>This insight focuses on building Gross Order Value (GOV), Revenue and Margins will be subject of subsequent insights, post additional channel checks. </p>

In our quest to value Zomato (ZOM IN, in this insight, we identify key operating metrics that would aid in the revenue build-up. To understand the core drivers behind these operating metrics, we speak to predominantly urban dominated restaurateurs in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam (Vizag) and Bangalore.  
This insight focuses on building Gross Order Value (GOV), Revenue and Margins will be subject of subsequent insights, post additional channel checks. 

Zomato (ZOM IN) | Merchant Surveys - Operating Metrics and a Hidden Predator