India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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.

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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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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bajaj-finance-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8950:1" rel="noopener">Bajaj Finance Ltd (BAF IN)</a>  reported strong Q3 FY25 growth, with a 28% rise in AUM, 22% increase in loans issued, and a 19% rise in deposits. </li>
<li>India aims to reach $500 billion in electronics production by 2030, focusing on mobile phones, IT hardware, and wearables. The PLI scheme will support supply chain growth.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hdfc-bank-ltd-4b6b7a92-9087-468d-9dbe-ab169e77f014" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:558:1" rel="noopener">HDFC Bank (HDFCB IN)</a>  has received RBI approval to acquire up to 9.5% stakes in Kotak Mahindra, AU Small Finance, and Capital Small Finance Banks through its subsidiaries</li>
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Bajaj Finance Ltd (BAF IN)  reported strong Q3 FY25 growth, with a 28% rise in AUM, 22% increase in loans issued, and a 19% rise in deposits. 
India aims to reach $500 billion in electronics production by 2030, focusing on mobile phones, IT hardware, and wearables. The PLI scheme will support supply chain growth.

HDFC Bank (HDFCB IN)  has received RBI approval to acquire up to 9.5% stakes in Kotak Mahindra, AU Small Finance, and Capital Small Finance Banks through its subsidiaries


#80 India Insight: Bajaj Finance Adds 5M Users, Electronics Production Aim $500B, HDFC Gains RBI Nod

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<li>Bangladesh, India's 2nd largest trading partner in Asia is under a political crisis leading to instability and uncertainty. </li>
<li>Companies impacted by Bangladesh Crisis in India across sectors and across market caps listed below. </li>
<li>There might be short-term impact, but in long run, there would not be much impact as overall exposure is not that much.</li>
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Bangladesh, India's 2nd largest trading partner in Asia is under a political crisis leading to instability and uncertainty. 
Companies impacted by Bangladesh Crisis in India across sectors and across market caps listed below. 
There might be short-term impact, but in long run, there would not be much impact as overall exposure is not that much.


Bangladesh Chaos: Impact on Indian Companies

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<li>Tata Motors plans to split into TML Commercial Vehicles and a merged PV, EV, and JLR entity, creating focused companies.</li>
<li>TVS Motor's July sales rose 9%, with EV sales soaring 61%, reflecting strong growth.</li>
<li>Hero FinCorp seeks INR 3,668 crore through an IPO, aiming to boost capital for lending activities.</li>
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Tata Motors plans to split into TML Commercial Vehicles and a merged PV, EV, and JLR entity, creating focused companies.
TVS Motor's July sales rose 9%, with EV sales soaring 61%, reflecting strong growth.
Hero FinCorp seeks INR 3,668 crore through an IPO, aiming to boost capital for lending activities.


# 40 India Insight: Tata Motors Demerger, TVS Motor Rise, Hero FinCorp Files DRHP

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<li>Airtel repurposes 4G spectrum for advanced 5G, launching Standalone and Non-Standalone modes soon.</li>
<li>HPCL aims to start LNG terminal in December, seeking long-term import deals and expansion.</li>
<li>Vedanta's demerger plan approved by creditors, creating six independent entities to manage debt.</li>
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Airtel repurposes 4G spectrum for advanced 5G, launching Standalone and Non-Standalone modes soon.
HPCL aims to start LNG terminal in December, seeking long-term import deals and expansion.
Vedanta's demerger plan approved by creditors, creating six independent entities to manage debt.


# 38 India Insight: HPCL LNG Terminal, Vedanta Demerger Approved, Adani Wilmar Growth

Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector

ASIA CONSUMER: INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

Investory

Investory is a Singapore-based boutique independent equity research firm founded in January 2017 with a primary focus on consumption themes across Asia-Pacific.

We aim to generate investible ideas based on consumption trends and outlook. We screen our ideas on several parameters - product potential, long-term growth and management commitment being the most critical.  We follow a fundamental analysis approach in our stock selection process and are not restricted by market cap.

We aspire to grow into a leading source of unbiased research, free of conflict of interest, for investors yearning for independent and disciplined analysis. 

We also undertake bespoke research mandates to support our Institutional clients’ investment needs.

Our team comprises of professionals with extensive experience in the Asian equity markets, in areas ranging from research, servicing institutional clients and investment management.

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<li>India's packaged and processed food segment is in limelight with leading consumer companies launching/expanding their branded staples portfolio, and recent acquisitions in the branded spice segment.</li>
<li>Reliance retail launched packaged staples and food brand Independence; a potential competition to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/adani-wilmar" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34763:1" rel="noopener">Adani Wilmar</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/itc-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:327:1" rel="noopener">ITC Ltd</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tata-consumer-products" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:258:1" rel="noopener">Tata Consumer</a> that have been expanding in this space.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dabur-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:242:1" rel="noopener">Dabur (DABUR IN)</a> had announced acquisition of a 51% stake in veteran spice brand Badshah Masala in October this year, now followed by Wipro Consumer's takeover of spice player Nirapara.</li>
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India's packaged and processed food segment is in limelight with leading consumer companies launching/expanding their branded staples portfolio, and recent acquisitions in the branded spice segment.
Reliance retail launched packaged staples and food brand Independence; a potential competition to Adani Wilmar, ITC Ltd, and Tata Consumer that have been expanding in this space.

Dabur (DABUR IN) had announced acquisition of a 51% stake in veteran spice brand Badshah Masala in October this year, now followed by Wipro Consumer's takeover of spice player Nirapara.


Spicy Hot: India Branded Staples in Limelight - Acquisitions & Fresh Forays

India

AWL Agri Business is an Indian multinational food and beverage conglomerate, and one of India's largest Food & FMCG companies. It manufactures, markets, and distributes a diverse portfolio of essential kitchen staples, including edible oils, wheat flour, rice, pulses, and sugar, as well as industry-focused products like oleochemicals and specialty fats. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Ahmedabad, India.

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AWL Agri Business (AWL IN)

#80 India Insight: Bajaj Finance Adds 5M Users, Electronics Production Aim $500B, HDFC Gains RBI Nod

Bajaj Finance sees strong Q3 growth, India targets $500 billion in electronics production by 2030, HDFC Bank gets RBI approval for stake...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Bangladesh Chaos: Impact on Indian Companies

Political crisis in Bangladesh is causing instability, impacting India's 2nd largest trading partner in Asia. Companies may see short-term...

Sudarshan Bhandari

# 40 India Insight: Tata Motors Demerger, TVS Motor Rise, Hero FinCorp Files DRHP

Tata Motors to split for focused operations, TVS Motor's EV sales surge, Hero FinCorp aims to raise capital through IPO.

Sudarshan Bhandari

# 38 India Insight: HPCL LNG Terminal, Vedanta Demerger Approved, Adani Wilmar Growth

Airtel repurposes 4G spectrum for advanced 5G, HPCL to start LNG terminal in December, Vedanta's demerger plan approved by creditors creating six...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Spicy Hot: India Branded Staples in Limelight - Acquisitions & Fresh Forays

Leading consumer companies launching/expanding branded staples portfolios, and recent acquisitions in branded spice segment turn the spotlight on...

Devi Subhakesan

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#80 India Insight: Bajaj Finance Adds 5M Users, Electronics Production Aim $500B, HDFC Gains RBI Nod

​Bajaj Finance sees strong Q3 growth, India targets $500 billion in electronics production by 2030, HDFC Bank gets RBI approval for stake...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Bangladesh Chaos: Impact on Indian Companies

​Political crisis in Bangladesh is causing instability, impacting India's 2nd largest trading partner in Asia. Companies may see short-term...

Sudarshan Bhandari

# 40 India Insight: Tata Motors Demerger, TVS Motor Rise, Hero FinCorp Files DRHP

​Tata Motors to split for focused operations, TVS Motor's EV sales surge, Hero FinCorp aims to raise capital through IPO.

Sudarshan Bhandari

# 38 India Insight: HPCL LNG Terminal, Vedanta Demerger Approved, Adani Wilmar Growth

​Airtel repurposes 4G spectrum for advanced 5G, HPCL to start LNG terminal in December, Vedanta's demerger plan approved by creditors creating six...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Spicy Hot: India Branded Staples in Limelight - Acquisitions & Fresh Forays

Leading consumer companies launching/expanding branded staples portfolios, and recent acquisitions in branded spice segment turn the spotlight on...

Devi Subhakesan

Bajaj Finance sees strong Q3 growth, India targets $500 billion in electronics production by 2030, HDFC Bank gets RBI approval for stake...

Political crisis in Bangladesh is causing instability, impacting India's 2nd largest trading partner in Asia. Companies may see short-term...

Tata Motors to split for focused operations, TVS Motor's EV sales surge, Hero FinCorp aims to raise capital through IPO.

Airtel repurposes 4G spectrum for advanced 5G, HPCL to start LNG terminal in December, Vedanta's demerger plan approved by creditors creating six...