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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.

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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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Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/raymond-lifestyle-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43905:1" rel="noopener">Raymond Lifestyle (RAYMONDL IN)</a> recently demerged from Raymond Limited.  Since Raymond Limited was part of various indexes, Raymond Lifestyle was not. Index Fund selling led to a correction.</li>
<li>The correction made Raymond Lifestyle a special situation value bet.</li>
<li>The cherry on the cake is strong management guidance and a foray into the untapped non branded and unorganized apparel segment</li>
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Raymond Lifestyle (RAYMONDL IN) recently demerged from Raymond Limited.  Since Raymond Limited was part of various indexes, Raymond Lifestyle was not. Index Fund selling led to a correction.
The correction made Raymond Lifestyle a special situation value bet.
The cherry on the cake is strong management guidance and a foray into the untapped non branded and unorganized apparel segment


Raymond Lifestyle: A Value Play in Ethnic Wear with Special Situation Potential

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>India’s GST 2.0 reform slashes tax rates on essentials, durables, autos, and healthcare while exempting insurance and education.</li>
<li>The move could accelerate consumption, especially in rural India, but risks straining government revenues and widening fiscal deficits.</li>
<li>If implemented smoothly, GST 2.0 may drive a multi-sector consumption upcycle, though revenue trade-offs and uneven pass-through pose risks.</li>
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India’s GST 2.0 reform slashes tax rates on essentials, durables, autos, and healthcare while exempting insurance and education.
The move could accelerate consumption, especially in rural India, but risks straining government revenues and widening fiscal deficits.
If implemented smoothly, GST 2.0 may drive a multi-sector consumption upcycle, though revenue trade-offs and uneven pass-through pose risks.


Thematic Report on GST 2.0 Regime: Who Gains, Who Loses as India Bets on Demand Revival.

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.

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Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>In this insight, we present our top investment ideas in the Apparel &amp; Fashion retail sector, analyzing recent earnings results and key insights from company earnings calls.</li>
<li>Names discussed include <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/page-industries-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4940:1" rel="noopener">Page Industries (PAG IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vedant-fashions-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34260:1" rel="noopener">Vedant Fashions (MANYAVAR IN), </a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aditya-birla-fashion-and-retail-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19048:1" rel="noopener">Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL IN)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vedant-fashions-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34260:1" rel="noopener">, </a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/arvind-fashions" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28960:1" rel="noopener">Arvind Fashions (ARVINDFA IN)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vedant-fashions-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34260:1" rel="noopener"> and </a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/go-fashion-india-private-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36625:1" rel="noopener">Go Fashion India (GOCOLORS IN)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vedant-fashions-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34260:1" rel="noopener">.</a> </li>
<li>We have a bearish stance on all names except <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/page-industries-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4940:1" rel="noopener">Page Industries (PAG IN)</a>.  </li>
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In this insight, we present our top investment ideas in the Apparel &amp; Fashion retail sector, analyzing recent earnings results and key insights from company earnings calls.
Names discussed include Page Industries (PAG IN), Vedant Fashions (MANYAVAR IN), Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL IN), Arvind Fashions (ARVINDFA IN) and Go Fashion India (GOCOLORS IN). 
We have a bearish stance on all names except Page Industries (PAG IN).  


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<li>In this Insight, we highlight industry and company-specific developments based on the annual reports of various companies related to the apparel industry.</li>
<li>The industry has encountered challenges, primarily due to a slowdown in demand and rising inflation. Most companies are now hoping for a turnaround.</li>
<li>Companies in Focus <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aditya-birla-fashion-and-retail-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19048:1" rel="noopener">Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/arvind-fashions" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28960:1" rel="noopener">Arvind Fashions (ARVINDFA IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vedant-fashions-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34260:1" rel="noopener">Vedant Fashions (MANYAVAR IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/go-fashion-india-private-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36625:1" rel="noopener">Go Fashion India (GOCOLORS IN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/credo-brands-marketing-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40400:1" rel="noopener">Credo Brands Marketing (CREDO IN)</a>.  </li>
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In this Insight, we highlight industry and company-specific developments based on the annual reports of various companies related to the apparel industry.
The industry has encountered challenges, primarily due to a slowdown in demand and rising inflation. Most companies are now hoping for a turnaround.
Companies in Focus Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd (ABFRL IN), Arvind Fashions (ARVINDFA IN), Vedant Fashions (MANYAVAR IN), Go Fashion India (GOCOLORS IN) and Credo Brands Marketing (CREDO IN).  


Namaste India 🙏 | Catching up with Fashion

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<ul><li>Go Fashion We hosted GOCOLORS (GO) for an Asia roadshow.</li><li>GO remains confident of delivering medium-term revenue CAGR of &gt;20%, with SSG recovery also helping EBITDA margin get back to the 20-21% range (vs 18% in FY24).</li><li>GO is already witnessing a SSG revival in Q2TD (vs flat SSG over the past 5 quarters) and remains hopeful of ending H2 on an even stronger note (~5%).</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Go Fashion We hosted GOCOLORS (GO) for an Asia roadshow.GO remains confident of delivering medium-term revenue CAGR of &gt;20%, with SSG recovery also helping EBITDA margin get back to the 20-21% range (vs 18% in FY24).GO is already witnessing a SSG revival in Q2TD (vs flat SSG over the past 5 quarters) and remains hopeful of ending H2 on an even stronger note (~5%).Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Go Fashion - SSG Revival and Improved Cash Flows to Drive Re-Rating; Reiterate BUY

India

Go Fashion (India) Private Limited retails women's apparel. The Company offers leggings, jeggings, palazzo, pants, tops, t-shirts, and diaper shorts. Go Fashion serves customers in India.

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Raymond Lifestyle: A Value Play in Ethnic Wear with Special Situation Potential

Raymond Lifestyle demerged from Raymond Limited, correction due to Index Fund selling created special value bet with strong management guidance...

Nimish Maheshwari

Thematic Report on GST 2.0 Regime: Who Gains, Who Loses as India Bets on Demand Revival.

India's GST 2.0 reform cuts tax rates on essentials, durables, autos, and healthcare, potentially boosting consumption but risking fiscal deficits.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Top Ideas in Apparel & Fashion Retail

In this Insight, we present our top investment ideas in the Apparel & Fashion Retail Industry, We have a bearish stance on all except Page...

Pranav Bhavsar

Namaste India 🙏 | Catching up with Fashion

Exploring the challenges and growth projections of the Indian apparel industry, with companies like Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd and Arvind...

Pranav Bhavsar

Go Fashion - SSG Revival and Improved Cash Flows to Drive Re-Rating; Reiterate BUY

GO remains confident of delivering medium-term revenue CAGR of >20%, with SSG recovery also helping EBITDA margin get back to the 20-21% range (vs...

Emkay

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Raymond Lifestyle: A Value Play in Ethnic Wear with Special Situation Potential

​Raymond Lifestyle demerged from Raymond Limited, correction due to Index Fund selling created special value bet with strong management guidance...

Nimish Maheshwari

Thematic Report on GST 2.0 Regime: Who Gains, Who Loses as India Bets on Demand Revival.

​India's GST 2.0 reform cuts tax rates on essentials, durables, autos, and healthcare, potentially boosting consumption but risking fiscal deficits.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Top Ideas in Apparel & Fashion Retail

​In this Insight, we present our top investment ideas in the Apparel & Fashion Retail Industry, We have a bearish stance on all except Page...

Pranav Bhavsar

Namaste India 🙏 | Catching up with Fashion

​Exploring the challenges and growth projections of the Indian apparel industry, with companies like Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd and Arvind...

Pranav Bhavsar

Go Fashion - SSG Revival and Improved Cash Flows to Drive Re-Rating; Reiterate BUY

GO remains confident of delivering medium-term revenue CAGR of >20%, with SSG recovery also helping EBITDA margin get back to the 20-21% range (vs...

Emkay

Raymond Lifestyle demerged from Raymond Limited, correction due to Index Fund selling created special value bet with strong management guidance...

India's GST 2.0 reform cuts tax rates on essentials, durables, autos, and healthcare, potentially boosting consumption but risking fiscal deficits.

In this Insight, we present our top investment ideas in the Apparel & Fashion Retail Industry, We have a bearish stance on all except Page...

Exploring the challenges and growth projections of the Indian apparel industry, with companies like Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd and Arvind...