Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

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.

With a strong social media presence of 45,000+ Subscribers across various platforms, they are considered trusted voices in the industry. Their insights and analysis have been featured in some of India’s most prominent publications, including the Economic Times, Dalal Street Investment Journal, The Morning Context, and The Ken.

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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Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/apl-apollo-tubes-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16132:1" rel="noopener">Apl Apollo Tubes (APAT IN)</a> leads India’s structural tubes market with a 55% share through 11 manufacturing facilities and a diversified portfolio of over 5,000 product varieties </li>
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APAT is pivoting toward high-margin value-added products like solar trackers and heavy sections. It targets reaching Net Zero emissions by 2050</li>
<li>Their key trigger is to double its production capacity to 10 MT by 2030, from the current 89% utilised 5 MT capacity.</li>
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Apl Apollo Tubes (APAT IN) leads India’s structural tubes market with a 55% share through 11 manufacturing facilities and a diversified portfolio of over 5,000 product varieties 

APAT is pivoting toward high-margin value-added products like solar trackers and heavy sections. It targets reaching Net Zero emissions by 2050
Their key trigger is to double its production capacity to 10 MT by 2030, from the current 89% utilised 5 MT capacity.


APL Apollo Tubes: Next Growth Drivers ~ Solar, PEB, and Urban Infrastructure

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Middle East tensions have increased the risk of Brent crude moving toward USD 85-90 per barrel in the near term.</li>
<li>For India, every USD 10 rise in crude can add around 30 bps to inflation and widen the current account deficit.</li>
<li>The impact will vary by sector. Upstream oil companies benefit, while oil-intensive sectors face margin pressure if prices stay elevated.</li>
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Middle East tensions have increased the risk of Brent crude moving toward USD 85-90 per barrel in the near term.
For India, every USD 10 rise in crude can add around 30 bps to inflation and widen the current account deficit.
The impact will vary by sector. Upstream oil companies benefit, while oil-intensive sectors face margin pressure if prices stay elevated.


Event Driven- Middle East Volatility: How Indian Sectors Respond to Higher Crude

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<li>On 31-Dec-25, the Indian government notified a three year safeguard duty on flat steel imports, starting at 12% in Year 1 to counter predatory pricing from China and Vietnam.</li>
<li>This structural shift addresses a long-standing grievance of domestic mills, effectively creating a 10% price premium over imports and reversing the margin erosion caused by excess global capacity.</li>
<li>With domestic HRC prices expected to climb 10%, the duty provides a significant EBITDA kicker for Indian Steel Companies, signaling a multi-year recovery phase for the sector.</li>
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On 31-Dec-25, the Indian government notified a three year safeguard duty on flat steel imports, starting at 12% in Year 1 to counter predatory pricing from China and Vietnam.
This structural shift addresses a long-standing grievance of domestic mills, effectively creating a 10% price premium over imports and reversing the margin erosion caused by excess global capacity.
With domestic HRC prices expected to climb 10%, the duty provides a significant EBITDA kicker for Indian Steel Companies, signaling a multi-year recovery phase for the sector.


Indian Steel: Safeguard Duty Unleashed— A 12% Firewall for the Domestic Bull Run

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.

Independent & Unbiased Research

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<li>The focus of this channel Insight is the state of Uttar Pradesh, one of the largest and most important states in India currently undergoing Legislative elections. </li>
<li>The objective is to know the on-ground narrative about business and elections and is not aimed at forecasting the outcome of the event. </li>
<li>Business sentiment is not very encouraging, however, most of them seem to be hinting at the ruling party BJP remaining in power. </li>
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The focus of this channel Insight is the state of Uttar Pradesh, one of the largest and most important states in India currently undergoing Legislative elections. 
The objective is to know the on-ground narrative about business and elections and is not aimed at forecasting the outcome of the event. 
Business sentiment is not very encouraging, however, most of them seem to be hinting at the ruling party BJP remaining in power. 


India Channel Insight # 27 | Postcard from Uttar Pradesh (UP) | BJP Likely to Remain in Power

Iron Ore, Copper, Equities, Mint Finance

Umang Agrawal

Iron Ore, Copper, Equities

Deep Fundamental Analysis

Mint Finance

Mint Finance's investment research blends deep fundamental analysis with technical & quant insights. Investment strategies straddle across multiple asset classes with risk management embedded into every trade to deliver an outsized reward-to-risk ratio.

Mint Finance's research is centered around three key themes. First, energy transition and climate change. Second, artificial intelligence. Third, shifting world order with its impact across politics and monetary economics.

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<li>Tata Steel India hit record output of 6.34 MT in 3QFY26, with deliveries crossing 6 MT, driven by strong domestic demand.</li>
<li>EU’s CBAM raises carbon costs and pressures exports, but tightening import rules could advantage Tata Steel Netherlands through stronger local demand.</li>
<li>CCI’s cartel findings against major steelmakers introduce regulatory overhang, potential penalties, and prolonged review risk, with pricing conduct under scrutiny.</li>
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Tata Steel India hit record output of 6.34 MT in 3QFY26, with deliveries crossing 6 MT, driven by strong domestic demand.
EU’s CBAM raises carbon costs and pressures exports, but tightening import rules could advantage Tata Steel Netherlands through stronger local demand.
CCI’s cartel findings against major steelmakers introduce regulatory overhang, potential penalties, and prolonged review risk, with pricing conduct under scrutiny.


Tata Steel: Strong India Momentum Provides Cushion as Carbon Costs and CCI Scrutiny Build

India

APL Apollo Tubes is India's largest producer of structural steel tubes, holding approximately 55% of the market share. The company manufactures over 2,500 products, including square, rectangular, and circular hollow sections, as well as pre-galvanized tubes, galvanized tubes, and MS black pipes, catering to construction, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. Headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh (Delhi NCR), the company was founded in 1986.

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APL Apollo Tubes (APAT IN)

APL Apollo Tubes: Next Growth Drivers ~ Solar, PEB, and Urban Infrastructure

Apl Apollo Tubes dominates India's structural tubes market with 55% share, focusing on high-margin products and aiming for Net Zero emissions. Key...

Nimish Maheshwari

Event Driven- Middle East Volatility: How Indian Sectors Respond to Higher Crude

Middle East tensions may push Brent crude towards $85-90/barrel, posing inflation and current account deficit risks for India, with varying...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Indian Steel: Safeguard Duty Unleashed— A 12% Firewall for the Domestic Bull Run

Indian government imposes 3-year safeguard duty on flat steel imports to counter predatory pricing, creating price premium for domestic mills and...

Nimish Maheshwari

India Channel Insight # 27 | Postcard from Uttar Pradesh (UP) | BJP Likely to Remain in Power

The focus of this channel Insight is the state of Uttar Pradesh, one of the largest and most important states in India currently undergoing...

Pranav Bhavsar

Tata Steel: Strong India Momentum Provides Cushion as Carbon Costs and CCI Scrutiny Build

Record Indian volumes and safeguard duties strengthen earnings visibility, while CBAM costs and cartel reviews introduce manageable, time-bound...

Mint Finance

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APL Apollo Tubes: Next Growth Drivers ~ Solar, PEB, and Urban Infrastructure

​Apl Apollo Tubes dominates India's structural tubes market with 55% share, focusing on high-margin products and aiming for Net Zero emissions. Key...

Nimish Maheshwari

Event Driven- Middle East Volatility: How Indian Sectors Respond to Higher Crude

​Middle East tensions may push Brent crude towards $85-90/barrel, posing inflation and current account deficit risks for India, with varying...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Indian Steel: Safeguard Duty Unleashed— A 12% Firewall for the Domestic Bull Run

​Indian government imposes 3-year safeguard duty on flat steel imports to counter predatory pricing, creating price premium for domestic mills and...

Nimish Maheshwari

India Channel Insight # 27 | Postcard from Uttar Pradesh (UP) | BJP Likely to Remain in Power

The focus of this channel Insight is the state of Uttar Pradesh, one of the largest and most important states in India currently undergoing...

Pranav Bhavsar

Tata Steel: Strong India Momentum Provides Cushion as Carbon Costs and CCI Scrutiny Build

Record Indian volumes and safeguard duties strengthen earnings visibility, while CBAM costs and cartel reviews introduce manageable, time-bound...

Mint Finance

Apl Apollo Tubes dominates India's structural tubes market with 55% share, focusing on high-margin products and aiming for Net Zero emissions. Key...

Middle East tensions may push Brent crude towards $85-90/barrel, posing inflation and current account deficit risks for India, with varying...

Indian government imposes 3-year safeguard duty on flat steel imports to counter predatory pricing, creating price premium for domestic mills and...