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.

Read Business Not Stock Prices

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>Surging DPSU order books ensure revenue visibility, supported by FY26's 9.5% budget increase and 75% capital outlay for domestic industry.   </li>
<li>The future outlook appears robust, driven by policy and a 20% production CAGR target, aiming for INR 5 lakh crore in exports by 2029.   </li>
<li>High valuations driven by P/E re-rating and heavy dependence on Ministry of Defence  as a single buyer are key sector risks.</li>
</ul>


Surging DPSU order books ensure revenue visibility, supported by FY26's 9.5% budget increase and 75% capital outlay for domestic industry.   
The future outlook appears robust, driven by policy and a 20% production CAGR target, aiming for INR 5 lakh crore in exports by 2029.   
High valuations driven by P/E re-rating and heavy dependence on Ministry of Defence  as a single buyer are key sector risks.


Indian Defence Sector: A Sustainable Boom Or A Trap?

Technical Analyst, Vermilion Research

Joe Jasper

Technical Analyst

Technical and Quantitative Research

Vermilion Research

Vermilion’s objective is to deliver timely, actionable, and unique technical research to professional investors through the application of our various technical indicators.

Our research strategists seek to highlight securities which we believe are at major inflection points, based on our various technical and quantitative indicators, and offer asymmetric risk/return profiles. Our unique research methodology, centered on relative strength, enables our strategists to deliver superior investment recommendations.

Our process begins by organizing the universe of actively traded stocks into discrete sectors, then into industry groups. We then apply our technical and quantitative tools to identify developing price trends. Once attractive trends are identified within a selected sector or group, we screen for individual stocks which we believe offer the best risk/reward profile. We provide a historical perspective that often reveals, through our long-term charts, how price patterns often repeat themselves over time.

Technical Analysis

<ul>
<li>We remain near-term bullish since our 4/22/25 Compass when we discussed SPX 5110-5120 as a bounce spot and a level to trade [long] against.</li>
<li>Possible that major lows are in at 4800-4820 SPX and $402-$412 on the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), as discussed in 4/10/25 Int'l Compass. For now we want to remain near-term bullish</li>
<li>200-Day MAs on ACWI-US and SPX are spots where they <em>could</em> roll over. This is just a lean; if we see no reason to sell at those levels, we won't.</li>
</ul>


We remain near-term bullish since our 4/22/25 Compass when we discussed SPX 5110-5120 as a bounce spot and a level to trade [long] against.
Possible that major lows are in at 4800-4820 SPX and $402-$412 on the Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), as discussed in 4/10/25 Int'l Compass. For now we want to remain near-term bullish
200-Day MAs on ACWI-US and SPX are spots where they could roll over. This is just a lean; if we see no reason to sell at those levels, we won't.


Invest As If the Lows Are In; EURO STOXX 50 and TOPIX Reclaim Key Levels

<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/itc-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:327:1" rel="noopener">ITC Ltd (ITC IN)</a> acquires Aditya Birla’s pulp &amp; paper unit in an all-cash INR 3,498 Cr deal, boosting its market dominance in specialty paperboards and 60% capacity expansion.</li>
<li>GOI hikes APM gas rates by 4% after two years, making CNG and piped cooking gas costlier, impacting households and transport.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hindustan-aeronautics-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26747:1" rel="noopener">Hindustan Aeronautics (HNAL IN)</a> signs India’s biggest defence deal of Rs. 62,700 Cr to supply 156 Light Combat Helicopters, sending its stock soaring 7%.</li>
</ul>



ITC Ltd (ITC IN) acquires Aditya Birla’s pulp &amp; paper unit in an all-cash INR 3,498 Cr deal, boosting its market dominance in specialty paperboards and 60% capacity expansion.
GOI hikes APM gas rates by 4% after two years, making CNG and piped cooking gas costlier, impacting households and transport.

Hindustan Aeronautics (HNAL IN) signs India’s biggest defence deal of Rs. 62,700 Cr to supply 156 Light Combat Helicopters, sending its stock soaring 7%.


#131 India Insight: ITC’s 3.5k Paper Unit Acquisition, GOI 4% AMP Gas Hike, HAL’s Huge Defence Win

<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dixon-technologies-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25486:1" rel="noopener">Dixon Technologies India Ltd (DIXON IN)</a>  plans to invest $3 billion to establish a display fabrication facility in India, aiming to capitalize on government subsidies and enhance its position.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zomato-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28820:1" rel="noopener">Zomato (ZOMATO IN)</a> Quick Commerce Business, Blinkit is rapidly expanding its dark store network in India's competitive quick-commerce market, leading to short-term losses but aiming for long-term gains.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hindustan-aeronautics-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26747:1" rel="noopener">Hindustan Aeronautics (HNAL IN)</a>  aims delivering 16 LCA Mk1A jets to the IAF by 2025, a history of delays and a recent unconfirmed report raise questions about the program's timeline.</li>
</ul>



Dixon Technologies India Ltd (DIXON IN)  plans to invest $3 billion to establish a display fabrication facility in India, aiming to capitalize on government subsidies and enhance its position.

Zomato (ZOMATO IN) Quick Commerce Business, Blinkit is rapidly expanding its dark store network in India's competitive quick-commerce market, leading to short-term losses but aiming for long-term gains.

Hindustan Aeronautics (HNAL IN)  aims delivering 16 LCA Mk1A jets to the IAF by 2025, a history of delays and a recent unconfirmed report raise questions about the program's timeline.


#90 India Insight: Dixon's $3 Bn Display Fab, Blinkit Expansion Burns Cash, HAL Delays

<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jubilant-foodworks-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:986:1" rel="noopener">Jubilant Foodworks (JUBI IN)</a>  reports a 56.2% YoY revenue growth in Q3 FY25, driven by strong performance in Domino’s India. The company adds 130 new stores and partners with Coca-Cola.</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tata-motors-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:216:1" rel="noopener">Tata Motors Ltd (TTMT IN)</a>  surpassed <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/maruti-suzuki-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:733:1" rel="noopener">Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL IN)</a>  in 2024 car sales, driven by the success of its compact SUV, the Tata Punch</li>
<li>Tata Sons has redefined its financing strategy by directing group companies, newer ventures like Tata Digital and Air India, to independently manage debt, relying on equity investments and internal accruals.</li>
</ul>



Jubilant Foodworks (JUBI IN)  reports a 56.2% YoY revenue growth in Q3 FY25, driven by strong performance in Domino’s India. The company adds 130 new stores and partners with Coca-Cola.

Tata Motors Ltd (TTMT IN)  surpassed Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL IN)  in 2024 car sales, driven by the success of its compact SUV, the Tata Punch
Tata Sons has redefined its financing strategy by directing group companies, newer ventures like Tata Digital and Air India, to independently manage debt, relying on equity investments and internal accruals.


#81 India Insight: Jubilant Hits Record Revenue, Tata Sons Shifts Debt Management, Aero India 2025

India

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) operates as an aerospace and defense company. The Company designs and manufactures aircraft, helicopter, power plants, inertial navigation system, auto stabilizer, laser range system, flight data recorder, communication equipment, air borne secondary radar, panel instruments, and general forging. HAL serves aerospace industry in India.

Price Gauge
52-week Range	0.00 - 0.00
Market Cap (USDm)	0.00
P/E	0.00
Dividend (Yield)	0.00

Hindustan Aeronautics (HNAL IN)

Indian Defence Sector: A Sustainable Boom Or A Trap?

Defense PSUs benefit from strong order books and government support, but face risks from high valuations and reliance on a single buyer. Future...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Invest As If the Lows Are In; EURO STOXX 50 and TOPIX Reclaim Key Levels

Invest As If the Lows Are In; EURO $STOXX 50 and $TOPIX Reclaim Key Levels; Still near-term bullish since our 4/22/25 Compass report. Possible...

Vermilion Research

#131 India Insight: ITC’s 3.5k Paper Unit Acquisition, GOI 4% AMP Gas Hike, HAL’s Huge Defence Win

ITC Ltd expands market dominance with acquisition, GOI hikes gas rates impacting households, Hindustan Aeronautics signs major defence deal...

Sudarshan Bhandari

#90 India Insight: Dixon's $3 Bn Display Fab, Blinkit Expansion Burns Cash, HAL Delays

Dixon Technologies to invest $3 billion in display facility, Zomato's Blinkit expanding dark store network, HAL aims to deliver 16 LCA jets by...

Sudarshan Bhandari

#81 India Insight: Jubilant Hits Record Revenue, Tata Sons Shifts Debt Management, Aero India 2025

Jubilant Foodworks sees strong revenue growth in Q3 FY25, Tata Motors surpasses Maruti Suzuki in car sales, Tata Sons redefines financing strategy.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Price Gauge

52-week Range

Market Cap (USDm)

P/E

Dividend (Yield)

Indian Defence Sector: A Sustainable Boom Or A Trap?

​Defense PSUs benefit from strong order books and government support, but face risks from high valuations and reliance on a single buyer. Future...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Invest As If the Lows Are In; EURO STOXX 50 and TOPIX Reclaim Key Levels

Invest As If the Lows Are In; EURO $STOXX 50 and $TOPIX Reclaim Key Levels; Still near-term bullish since our 4/22/25 Compass report. Possible...

Vermilion Research

#131 India Insight: ITC’s 3.5k Paper Unit Acquisition, GOI 4% AMP Gas Hike, HAL’s Huge Defence Win

​ITC Ltd expands market dominance with acquisition, GOI hikes gas rates impacting households, Hindustan Aeronautics signs major defence deal...

Sudarshan Bhandari

#90 India Insight: Dixon's $3 Bn Display Fab, Blinkit Expansion Burns Cash, HAL Delays

​Dixon Technologies to invest $3 billion in display facility, Zomato's Blinkit expanding dark store network, HAL aims to deliver 16 LCA jets by...

Sudarshan Bhandari

#81 India Insight: Jubilant Hits Record Revenue, Tata Sons Shifts Debt Management, Aero India 2025

​Jubilant Foodworks sees strong revenue growth in Q3 FY25, Tata Motors surpasses Maruti Suzuki in car sales, Tata Sons redefines financing strategy.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Defense PSUs benefit from strong order books and government support, but face risks from high valuations and reliance on a single buyer. Future...

ITC Ltd expands market dominance with acquisition, GOI hikes gas rates impacting households, Hindustan Aeronautics signs major defence deal...

Dixon Technologies to invest $3 billion in display facility, Zomato's Blinkit expanding dark store network, HAL aims to deliver 16 LCA jets by...

Jubilant Foodworks sees strong revenue growth in Q3 FY25, Tata Motors surpasses Maruti Suzuki in car sales, Tata Sons redefines financing strategy.