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.

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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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>In FY25, India Inc. showed strong resilience despite global challenges, with a sharp earnings rebound in Q4 offsetting earlier softness. </li>
<li>A standout trend was the clear earnings outperformance of mid- and small-cap (SMID) companies, which led in 15 out of 19 sectors. </li>
<li>Sectors like consumer durables, capital goods, and chemicals led SMID gains, and their momentum is expected to sustain in FY26 amid steady capex and demand.</li>
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In FY25, India Inc. showed strong resilience despite global challenges, with a sharp earnings rebound in Q4 offsetting earlier softness. 
A standout trend was the clear earnings outperformance of mid- and small-cap (SMID) companies, which led in 15 out of 19 sectors. 
Sectors like consumer durables, capital goods, and chemicals led SMID gains, and their momentum is expected to sustain in FY26 amid steady capex and demand.


Thematic Report : FY25 Earnings Report: Sector Leaders and What’s Shaping FY26

Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Sree Capital

Sreemant Dudhoria,CFA

Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Fundamental Research on Listed Indian Companies

Sree Capital

Sree Capital is a platform to share fundamental research on listed Indian companies. We do this research for our own investment

Equity Bottom-Up

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>We compile our selection of companies across Japan, China and India based on bottom-up triggers in each company.</li>
<li>Our top in China are <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chow-tai-fook-jewellery-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:549:1" rel="noopener">Chow Tai Fook Jewellery (1929 HK)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/midea-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43993:1" rel="noopener">Midea Group (300 HK) and Dongfeng Motor (489 HK)  </a>
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<li>Our top picks in Japan are <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/denso-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18703:1" rel="noopener">Denso Corp (6902 JP)</a>,<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rohm-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2953:1" rel="noopener">ROHM Co Ltd (6963 JP)</a> and in India Auto it is <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mahindra-mahindra-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16441:1" rel="noopener">Mahindra &amp; Mahindra (MM IN) &amp; </a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ashok-leyland-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20104:1" rel="noopener">Ashok Leyland (AL IN)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mahindra-mahindra-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16441:1" rel="noopener"> </a>
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We compile our selection of companies across Japan, China and India based on bottom-up triggers in each company.
Our top in China are Chow Tai Fook Jewellery (1929 HK) , Midea Group (300 HK) and Dongfeng Motor (489 HK)  

Our top picks in Japan are Denso Corp (6902 JP),ROHM Co Ltd (6963 JP) and in India Auto it is Mahindra &amp; Mahindra (MM IN) &amp; Ashok Leyland (AL IN) 



Shortlist Of High Conviction Ideas Across China, Japan, India - June 2025

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Akshat Shah

APAC IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Equity Capital Markets

SAI Life Sciences / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sai-life-sciences" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43724:1" rel="noopener">SAI Life Sciences (SAILS12 IN)</a> raised around US$360m in its India IPO in Dec 2024. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.</li>
<li>Sai Life Sciences is a contract research, development and manufacturing organisation providing end-to-end services across drug discovery, development and manufacturing value-chain, for small to global pharmaceutical innovators and biotechnology firms.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.</li>
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SAI Life Sciences (SAILS12 IN) raised around US$360m in its India IPO in Dec 2024. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.
Sai Life Sciences is a contract research, development and manufacturing organisation providing end-to-end services across drug discovery, development and manufacturing value-chain, for small to global pharmaceutical innovators and biotechnology firms.
In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.


Sai Life Sciences IPO Lockup - US$840m Lockup Release; TPG Asia up 5.8x with a 24.8% Stake

Knowledge Realty Trust / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/knowledge-realty-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44486:1" rel="noopener">Knowledge Realty Trust (258259D IN)</a> is planning to raise about US$558m through its upcoming India IPO. The deal has been downsized from an earlier estimated deal size of about US$712m.</li>
<li>Knowledge Realty Trust (KRT) owns and manages a high-quality office portfolio in India covering 87% of India's office supply and gross absorption between FY16-9M24, as per the CBRE report.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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Knowledge Realty Trust (258259D IN) is planning to raise about US$558m through its upcoming India IPO. The deal has been downsized from an earlier estimated deal size of about US$712m.
Knowledge Realty Trust (KRT) owns and manages a high-quality office portfolio in India covering 87% of India's office supply and gross absorption between FY16-9M24, as per the CBRE report.
In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.


Knowledge Realty Trust Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Not All Assets Have Been Doing Well

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<li>EV sales rose 9% MoM in May, showing early signs of recovery post-April dip; YoY growth strong at 29%.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ola-electric-mobility-pvt-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40618:1" rel="noopener">Ola Electric (OLAELEC IN)</a> ’s market share slipped to 19%, while <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tvs-motor-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16123:1" rel="noopener">TVS Motor (TVSL IN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bajaj-auto-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3613:1" rel="noopener">Bajaj Auto Ltd (BJAUT IN)</a> remained steady; market concentration continues.</li>
<li>Affordability challenges remain, as lower subsidies pressure entry-level demand; OEM pricing and rollout strategies in focus.</li>
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EV sales rose 9% MoM in May, showing early signs of recovery post-April dip; YoY growth strong at 29%.

Ola Electric (OLAELEC IN) ’s market share slipped to 19%, while TVS Motor (TVSL IN) and Bajaj Auto Ltd (BJAUT IN) remained steady; market concentration continues.
Affordability challenges remain, as lower subsidies pressure entry-level demand; OEM pricing and rollout strategies in focus.


Bajaj, TVS Overtake Ola as EV 2W Market Consolidates

India

Bajaj Auto Limited manufactures and distributes motorized two-wheeled and three-wheeled scooters, motorcycles and mopeds.

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Thematic Report : FY25 Earnings Report: Sector Leaders and What’s Shaping FY26

India Inc. displayed strong resilience in FY25, with mid- and small-cap companies leading in earnings outperformance across various sectors,...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Shortlist Of High Conviction Ideas Across China, Japan, India - June 2025

Our selection of top companies in Japan, China, and India is based on bottom-up triggers in each company, with picks including Chow Tai Fook,...

Sreemant Dudhoria,CFA

Sai Life Sciences IPO Lockup - US$840m Lockup Release; TPG Asia up 5.8x with a 24.8% Stake

TPG Asia is selling 20.8m shares or 10% of the capital in Sai Life Sciences amounting to INR14.8bn (US$170m) at a floor price of INR 710/share, a...

Akshat Shah

Knowledge Realty Trust Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Not All Assets Have Been Doing Well

Knowledge Realty Trust (KRT) is planning to raise about US$558m through its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive...

Akshat Shah

Bajaj, TVS Overtake Ola as EV 2W Market Consolidates

Indian EV industry is concerned with China’s ban on the export of high-rare-earth (HRE) magnets to Indian auto makers. Many auto OEMs including...

Sreemant Dudhoria,CFA

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Thematic Report : FY25 Earnings Report: Sector Leaders and What’s Shaping FY26

​India Inc. displayed strong resilience in FY25, with mid- and small-cap companies leading in earnings outperformance across various sectors,...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Shortlist Of High Conviction Ideas Across China, Japan, India - June 2025

​Our selection of top companies in Japan, China, and India is based on bottom-up triggers in each company, with picks including Chow Tai Fook,...

Sreemant Dudhoria,CFA

Sai Life Sciences IPO Lockup - US$840m Lockup Release; TPG Asia up 5.8x with a 24.8% Stake

TPG Asia is selling 20.8m shares or 10% of the capital in Sai Life Sciences amounting to INR14.8bn (US$170m) at a floor price of INR 710/share, a...

Akshat Shah

Knowledge Realty Trust Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Not All Assets Have Been Doing Well

Knowledge Realty Trust (KRT) is planning to raise about US$558m through its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive...

Akshat Shah

Bajaj, TVS Overtake Ola as EV 2W Market Consolidates

Indian EV industry is concerned with China’s ban on the export of high-rare-earth (HRE) magnets to Indian auto makers. Many auto OEMs including...

Sreemant Dudhoria,CFA

India Inc. displayed strong resilience in FY25, with mid- and small-cap companies leading in earnings outperformance across various sectors,...

Our selection of top companies in Japan, China, and India is based on bottom-up triggers in each company, with picks including Chow Tai Fook,...