India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Beat the Street

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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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<li>India’s Defense Acquisition Council approved INR 2.38 lakh crore proposals on March 27, 2026, taking total FY26 approvals to ~INR 9.3 lakh crore across Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard.</li>
<li>The pace and scale of approvals reinforce a multi-year procurement cycle, with indigenization becoming structural, expanding opportunities for domestic defence PSUs and private sector players.</li>
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Stronger order visibility led by BEL, improving execution clarity for HAL, BDL’s indigenization progress, and Astra Microwave’s restructuring position the sector for sustained growth momentum.</li>
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India’s Defense Acquisition Council approved INR 2.38 lakh crore proposals on March 27, 2026, taking total FY26 approvals to ~INR 9.3 lakh crore across Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard.
The pace and scale of approvals reinforce a multi-year procurement cycle, with indigenization becoming structural, expanding opportunities for domestic defence PSUs and private sector players.

Stronger order visibility led by BEL, improving execution clarity for HAL, BDL’s indigenization progress, and Astra Microwave’s restructuring position the sector for sustained growth momentum.


Thematic Report: India Defense Sector - Moving Into Growth Phase

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

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<li>The global aerospace supply chain is undergoing a structural de-risking from a “just-in-time” model, moving towards diversified “just-in-case” sourcing, catalyzed by post-COVID capacity exits.</li>
<li>This shift is creating a multi-decade, geopolitical trust arbitrage opportunity, positioning Indian Tier-2/3 precision component manufacturers as critical partners for global OEMs and Tier-1s.</li>
<li>The combination of a massive global order backlog, India’s certified capabilities, and supportive policy creates a multi-year compounding runway for select, high-execution Indian players.</li>
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The global aerospace supply chain is undergoing a structural de-risking from a “just-in-time” model, moving towards diversified “just-in-case” sourcing, catalyzed by post-COVID capacity exits.
This shift is creating a multi-decade, geopolitical trust arbitrage opportunity, positioning Indian Tier-2/3 precision component manufacturers as critical partners for global OEMs and Tier-1s.
The combination of a massive global order backlog, India’s certified capabilities, and supportive policy creates a multi-year compounding runway for select, high-execution Indian players.


Thematic Report on India’s Aerospace Manufacturing: From Chaos to Competitiveness

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<li>The GST Council has approved rate cuts , lowering from 28-29% to 18% for 2Ws (&lt;350cc), 3Ws, CVs, tractors and small PVs, while larger cars move to 40% from 43-50%. 
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Price cuts of 2–9% in mass-market vehicles could spur demand just as rural sentiment, interest rates, and fiscal transfers turn supportive, creating a multi-pronged recovery catalyst for OEMs and ancillaries.</li>
<li>The rationalization removes structural distortions, improves affordability, and positions the festive season as a turning point for sector volumes and improved margins, though premium bikes and fleet operators face headwinds.</li>
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The GST Council has approved rate cuts , lowering from 28-29% to 18% for 2Ws (&lt;350cc), 3Ws, CVs, tractors and small PVs, while larger cars move to 40% from 43-50%. 


Price cuts of 2–9% in mass-market vehicles could spur demand just as rural sentiment, interest rates, and fiscal transfers turn supportive, creating a multi-pronged recovery catalyst for OEMs and ancillaries.
The rationalization removes structural distortions, improves affordability, and positions the festive season as a turning point for sector volumes and improved margins, though premium bikes and fleet operators face headwinds.


GST Reform in Indian Auto Sector: Demand Revival Meets Margin Expansion Ahead of Festive Surge.

Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Sree Capital

Sreemant Dudhoria

Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Fundamental Research on Listed Indian Companies

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Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>This insight details about the weekly changes in the holding company discount in India.</li>
<li>We track the reasons for change in the holdco discount if any.</li>
<li>While this note captures 4 holding companies, we intend to add more names in coming weeks.</li>
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This insight details about the weekly changes in the holding company discount in India.
We track the reasons for change in the holdco discount if any.
While this note captures 4 holding companies, we intend to add more names in coming weeks.


HoldCo Weekly (18 Sep): Where’s the Discount?

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<li>India-UK FTA negotiations officially concluded May 6, 2025, securing tariff-free UK market access for many Indian goods.</li>
<li>Eliminating UK duties boosts Indian textile competitiveness significantly and improves mobility for service professionals, driving trade growth.</li>
<li>Increases optimism for Indian textile, IT, and export-focused stocks as the FTA unlocks substantial new opportunities.</li>
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India-UK FTA negotiations officially concluded May 6, 2025, securing tariff-free UK market access for many Indian goods.
Eliminating UK duties boosts Indian textile competitiveness significantly and improves mobility for service professionals, driving trade growth.
Increases optimism for Indian textile, IT, and export-focused stocks as the FTA unlocks substantial new opportunities.


India-UK FTA: Early Thoughts on Trade and Opportunity

India

Bharat Forge is an Indian multinational company and a global leader in manufacturing high-performance, safety-critical forged and machined components for the automotive, aerospace, defense, railways, and industrial equipment sectors. The company provides a wide range of products including crankshafts, connecting rods, chassis components, and powertrain solutions. Bharat Forge was founded on June 19, 1961, and is headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, India.

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Thematic Report: India Defense Sector - Moving Into Growth Phase

India's Defense Acquisition Council approved INR 2.38 lakh crore proposals, reinforcing a multi-year procurement cycle and boosting opportunities...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Thematic Report on India’s Aerospace Manufacturing: From Chaos to Competitiveness

Global aerospace supply chain shifting to "just-in-case" sourcing post-COVID, creating opportunity for Indian precision component manufacturers to...

Nimish Maheshwari

GST Reform in Indian Auto Sector: Demand Revival Meets Margin Expansion Ahead of Festive Surge.

GST Council approves rate cuts, boosting demand for mass-market vehicles and creating a multi-pronged recovery catalyst for OEMs and ancillaries.

Sudarshan Bhandari

HoldCo Weekly (18 Sep): Where’s the Discount?

This insight details about the weekly changes in the holding company discount in India and where do we see near term triggers.

Sreemant Dudhoria

India-UK FTA: Early Thoughts on Trade and Opportunity

India and UK finalize FTA, granting tariff-free access for Indian goods, boosting textile and service sectors, and sparking optimism for export...

Nimish Maheshwari

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Thematic Report: India Defense Sector - Moving Into Growth Phase

​India's Defense Acquisition Council approved INR 2.38 lakh crore proposals, reinforcing a multi-year procurement cycle and boosting opportunities...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Thematic Report on India’s Aerospace Manufacturing: From Chaos to Competitiveness

​Global aerospace supply chain shifting to "just-in-case" sourcing post-COVID, creating opportunity for Indian precision component manufacturers to...

Nimish Maheshwari

GST Reform in Indian Auto Sector: Demand Revival Meets Margin Expansion Ahead of Festive Surge.

​GST Council approves rate cuts, boosting demand for mass-market vehicles and creating a multi-pronged recovery catalyst for OEMs and ancillaries.

Sudarshan Bhandari

HoldCo Weekly (18 Sep): Where’s the Discount?

This insight details about the weekly changes in the holding company discount in India and where do we see near term triggers.

Sreemant Dudhoria

India-UK FTA: Early Thoughts on Trade and Opportunity

​India and UK finalize FTA, granting tariff-free access for Indian goods, boosting textile and service sectors, and sparking optimism for export...

Nimish Maheshwari

India's Defense Acquisition Council approved INR 2.38 lakh crore proposals, reinforcing a multi-year procurement cycle and boosting opportunities...

Global aerospace supply chain shifting to "just-in-case" sourcing post-COVID, creating opportunity for Indian precision component manufacturers to...

GST Council approves rate cuts, boosting demand for mass-market vehicles and creating a multi-pronged recovery catalyst for OEMs and ancillaries.

India and UK finalize FTA, granting tariff-free access for Indian goods, boosting textile and service sectors, and sparking optimism for export...