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

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

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<li>India's exports are set to surpass $1 trillion by FY26, driven by trade diversification, FTAs, and robust sector growth.</li>
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<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> warns of rare earth magnet shortage impacting India's EV production by July, urging quick approval for imports.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hdb-financial-services-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44072:1" rel="noopener">HDB Financial Services Ltd (0117739D IN)</a> is close to SEBI approval for a $1.5 bn IPO, set to become India's largest shadow bank listing.</li>
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India's exports are set to surpass $1 trillion by FY26, driven by trade diversification, FTAs, and robust sector growth.

Bajaj Auto Ltd (BJAUT IN) warns of rare earth magnet shortage impacting India's EV production by July, urging quick approval for imports.

HDB Financial Services Ltd (0117739D IN) is close to SEBI approval for a $1.5 bn IPO, set to become India's largest shadow bank listing.


#156 India Insight: India's Exports to Hit $1T in FY26, EV Production Setback, HDB Financial's IPO

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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

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

#156 India Insight: India's Exports to Hit $1T in FY26, EV Production Setback, HDB Financial's IPO

India's export growth to exceed $1 trillion by FY26, Bajaj Auto warns of rare earth magnet shortage for EVs, HDB Financial Services nears SEBI...

Sudarshan Bhandari

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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

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

#156 India Insight: India's Exports to Hit $1T in FY26, EV Production Setback, HDB Financial's IPO

​India's export growth to exceed $1 trillion by FY26, Bajaj Auto warns of rare earth magnet shortage for EVs, HDB Financial Services nears SEBI...

Sudarshan Bhandari

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,...

India's export growth to exceed $1 trillion by FY26, Bajaj Auto warns of rare earth magnet shortage for EVs, HDB Financial Services nears SEBI...