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Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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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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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hyundai-motor-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40900:1" rel="noopener">Hyundai Motor India (HYUNDAI IN)</a> has been added to the MSCI Emerging Markets Index and MSCI India Domestic Index, while <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/adani-green-energy-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29012:1" rel="noopener">Adani Green Energy (ADANIGR IN)</a>  has been removed. </li>
<li>Indian government is testing the IndiaAI Datasets Platform, a central repository under the IndiaAI Mission, to offer curated public and private datasets for AI model training. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vedanta-resources-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22202:1" rel="noopener">Vedanta Resources (VED LN)</a>  is exploring various funding options for its Konkola Copper Mines in Zambia, engaging potential partners for short-term funds and long-term equity financing.</li>
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Hyundai Motor India (HYUNDAI IN) has been added to the MSCI Emerging Markets Index and MSCI India Domestic Index, while Adani Green Energy (ADANIGR IN)  has been removed. 
Indian government is testing the IndiaAI Datasets Platform, a central repository under the IndiaAI Mission, to offer curated public and private datasets for AI model training. 

Vedanta Resources (VED LN)  is exploring various funding options for its Konkola Copper Mines in Zambia, engaging potential partners for short-term funds and long-term equity financing.


#101 India Insight: Hyundai Added to MSCI Index, Adani Green Removed, Vedanta Explores Zambia Funds

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Senior Credit Analyst

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Credit

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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Softbank Group, Sands China, Vedanta Resources</li>
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In the US, the ISM manufacturing index climbed to expansion territory at 50.9 in January (50.0 e / 49.2 revised p), after being in contraction mode for 26 consecutive months.
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Separately, the January (final) S&amp;P US manufacturing PMI rose to 51.2 (49.4 p), above the preliminary reading of 50.1. US President Donald Trump has agreed to a 30-day pause on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada, after the two neighbouring countries pledged to bolster border-enforcement efforts in response to Mr Trump’s demands to crack down on illegal immigration and drug smuggling. 
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Softbank Group, Sands China, Vedanta Resources

In the US, the ISM manufacturing index climbed to expansion territory at 50.9 in January (50.0 e / 49.2 revised p), after being in contraction mode for 26 consecutive months.


Separately, the January (final) S&amp;P US manufacturing PMI rose to 51.2 (49.4 p), above the preliminary reading of 50.1. US President Donald Trump has agreed to a 30-day pause on his tariff threats against Mexico and Canada, after the two neighbouring countries pledged to bolster border-enforcement efforts in response to Mr Trump’s demands to crack down on illegal immigration and drug smuggling. 



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<li>In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: West China Cement, Adani Ports, Vedanta Resources, Softbank Group, Tata Motors, UPL Limited</li>
<li>In the US, the December personal spending came in above estimates at 0.7% m-o-m (0.5% e / 0.6% revised p), while personal income inched up to 0.4% m-o-m (0.4% e / 0.3% p).</li>
<li>Separately, the PCE price index climbed to 2.6% y-o-y (2.6% e / 2.4% p) and 0.3% m-o-m (0.3% e / 0.1% p). That said, the core PCE price index (the Fed's preferred measure of inflation) was largely stable at 2.8% y-o-y (2.8% e / 2.8% p) and 0.2% m-o-m (0.2% e / 0.1% p).</li>
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In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: West China Cement, Adani Ports, Vedanta Resources, Softbank Group, Tata Motors, UPL Limited
In the US, the December personal spending came in above estimates at 0.7% m-o-m (0.5% e / 0.6% revised p), while personal income inched up to 0.4% m-o-m (0.4% e / 0.3% p).
Separately, the PCE price index climbed to 2.6% y-o-y (2.6% e / 2.4% p) and 0.3% m-o-m (0.3% e / 0.1% p). That said, the core PCE price index (the Fed's preferred measure of inflation) was largely stable at 2.8% y-o-y (2.8% e / 2.8% p) and 0.2% m-o-m (0.2% e / 0.1% p).


Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vedanta-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:514:1" rel="noopener">Vedanta Ltd (VEDL IN)</a> plans a multi-segment demerger to unlock value by separating its aluminum, zinc, oil and gas, steel, and other core operations into standalone entities.</li>
<li>This restructuring aims to eliminate conglomerate discount, foster specialized leadership, and attract fresh capital, potentially enhancing overall valuations and fueling long-term growth across diversified segments.</li>
<li>Despite governance concerns and cyclical commodity risks, pure-play listings could catalyze re-ratings, offering heightened returns but requiring vigilance on execution and corporate transparency.</li>
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Vedanta Ltd (VEDL IN) plans a multi-segment demerger to unlock value by separating its aluminum, zinc, oil and gas, steel, and other core operations into standalone entities.
This restructuring aims to eliminate conglomerate discount, foster specialized leadership, and attract fresh capital, potentially enhancing overall valuations and fueling long-term growth across diversified segments.
Despite governance concerns and cyclical commodity risks, pure-play listings could catalyze re-ratings, offering heightened returns but requiring vigilance on execution and corporate transparency.


Event Driven: Vedanta Ltd: A Story of Wealth Creation Through Demerger

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>For our analysis, we have considered current NSE500 stocks as our universe. Further, shareholding pattern trends have been observed for last one year period (Q2FY24 to Q2FY25).</li><li>Shareholding changes of various market participant categories have been tracked namely Promoters, FIIs, DIIs and public.</li><li>Observing trends in the reorganization of ownership structure has been the key focus area of this analysis</li></ul>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.

For our analysis, we have considered current NSE500 stocks as our universe. Further, shareholding pattern trends have been observed for last one year period (Q2FY24 to Q2FY25).Shareholding changes of various market participant categories have been tracked namely Promoters, FIIs, DIIs and public.Observing trends in the reorganization of ownership structure has been the key focus area of this analysisContent 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.

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Vedanta Resources Limited operates as a diversified natural resource company. The Company extracts and process zinc, lead, aluminum, iron ore, copper, and silver, as well as focuses on oil and natural gas. Vedanta Resources serves clients worldwide.

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Vedanta Resources (VED LN)

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Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

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#101 India Insight: Hyundai Added to MSCI Index, Adani Green Removed, Vedanta Explores Zambia Funds

​Hyundai Motor India added to MSCI Emerging Markets Index, Adani Green Energy removed; Indian government testing IndiaAI Datasets Platform; Vedanta...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Softbank Group, Sands China, Vedanta Resources

Lucror Analytics

Lucror Analytics - Morning Views Asia

In today's Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: West China Cement, Adani Ports, Vedanta...

Lucror Analytics

Event Driven: Vedanta Ltd: A Story of Wealth Creation Through Demerger

​Vedanta Ltd plans multi-segment demerger to unlock value by separating core operations into standalone entities, aiming to eliminate conglomerate...

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Share Holding Tracker (Q2FY25)

For our analysis, we have considered current NSE500 stocks as our universe. Further, shareholding pattern trends have been observed for last one...

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Hyundai Motor India added to MSCI Emerging Markets Index, Adani Green Energy removed; Indian government testing IndiaAI Datasets Platform; Vedanta...

Vedanta Ltd plans multi-segment demerger to unlock value by separating core operations into standalone entities, aiming to eliminate conglomerate...