Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

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.

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>Q2FY26 results show a "stabilizing" sector, but this was a illusion. The 30-90 bps margin beat was gifted almost entirely by a 3.6% INR depreciation.</li>
<li>The aggregate numbers hide a structural bifurcation. Tier-1 players like TCS face GenAI "productivity headwinds", forcing "involuntary attrition". Agile Mid-Tiers like Coforge and Persistent are monetizing AI and winning share.</li>
<li>Investors can no longer buy "the IT sector." The Q2 results prove it's a tale of two industries, a choice between leaders facing a painful transition and high-growth, high-premium challengers.</li>
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Q2FY26 results show a "stabilizing" sector, but this was a illusion. The 30-90 bps margin beat was gifted almost entirely by a 3.6% INR depreciation.
The aggregate numbers hide a structural bifurcation. Tier-1 players like TCS face GenAI "productivity headwinds", forcing "involuntary attrition". Agile Mid-Tiers like Coforge and Persistent are monetizing AI and winning share.
Investors can no longer buy "the IT sector." The Q2 results prove it's a tale of two industries, a choice between leaders facing a painful transition and high-growth, high-premium challengers.


Thematic Report on The Great IT Bifurcation: Why TCS Is Downsizing While Coforge Soars

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Q2 revenue (INR 680 billion, +10% YoY) missed estimates on transient issues, but order inflows surged 45%, leading to a record INR 6.67 lakh crore (approx. US$80 billion) order book.</li>
<li>L&amp;T is successfully exiting its largest legacy drag (Hyderabad Metro) and capturing a dominant share of the Middle East hydrocarbon boom and the domestic private capex wave.</li>
<li>The strategic pivot to new-age manufacturing and green energy, funded by a booming core, is building a more resilient, higher-growth L&amp;T for the future.</li>
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Q2 revenue (INR 680 billion, +10% YoY) missed estimates on transient issues, but order inflows surged 45%, leading to a record INR 6.67 lakh crore (approx. US$80 billion) order book.
L&amp;T is successfully exiting its largest legacy drag (Hyderabad Metro) and capturing a dominant share of the Middle East hydrocarbon boom and the domestic private capex wave.
The strategic pivot to new-age manufacturing and green energy, funded by a booming core, is building a more resilient, higher-growth L&amp;T for the future.


L&T’s Q2FY26: Don’t Mind the Margins, Watch the ₹6.67 Lakh Crore Backlog.

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

CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Ltd / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/cleanmax-enviro-energy-solutions-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45702:1" rel="noopener">CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Ltd (8382406Z IN)</a> (CEESL) is looking to raise about US$586m in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>CEESL is a provider of commercial and industrial renewable energy, specializing in delivering decarbonization solutions, including supplying renewable power and offering energy services and carbon credit solutions to customers.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Ltd (8382406Z IN) (CEESL) is looking to raise about US$586m in its upcoming India IPO.
CEESL is a provider of commercial and industrial renewable energy, specializing in delivering decarbonization solutions, including supplying renewable power and offering energy services and carbon credit solutions to customers.
In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.


CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Elevated Debt Amid Inconsistent Growth

Canara HSBC Life Insurance / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/canara-hsbc-life-insurance" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45165:1" rel="noopener">Canara HSBC Life Insurance (CHLI) (2908709Z IJ)</a> raised about US$284m from its India IPO.</li>
<li>CHLI is an Indian private life insurer, promoted by Canara Bank and HSBC Insurance (Asia-Pacific) Holdings, offering a range of life insurance products tailored for both individual and group customers.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the trading dynamics.</li>
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Canara HSBC Life Insurance (CHLI) (2908709Z IJ) raised about US$284m from its India IPO.
CHLI is an Indian private life insurer, promoted by Canara Bank and HSBC Insurance (Asia-Pacific) Holdings, offering a range of life insurance products tailored for both individual and group customers.
In this note, we will talk about the trading dynamics.


Canara HSBC Life Insurance IPO Trading - Muted Demand All Round

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.

Independent & Unbiased Research

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<li>Indian IT outperformed over 10 years, but recent underperformance and weak R&amp;D spending raise questions on innovation versus high dividend and buyback payouts.</li>
<li>AI disruption threatens coding demand and outsourcing models, risking productivity shocks, workforce layoffs, and urban consumption downturns if companies don’t adapt with innovation.</li>
<li>Boards must prioritize bold investments and acquisitions over capital returns, positioning Indian IT as innovation leaders rather than risk-averse cash generators.</li>
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Indian IT outperformed over 10 years, but recent underperformance and weak R&amp;D spending raise questions on innovation versus high dividend and buyback payouts.
AI disruption threatens coding demand and outsourcing models, risking productivity shocks, workforce layoffs, and urban consumption downturns if companies don’t adapt with innovation.
Boards must prioritize bold investments and acquisitions over capital returns, positioning Indian IT as innovation leaders rather than risk-averse cash generators.


Indian IT | Urge to the Boards – Stop the Buybacks

India

LTIMindtree Limited provides information technology services and solutions. The Company offers analytics and information management, enterprise integration, applications management, cloud computing, testing, and consulting services, as well as geographical information and manufacturing execution systems. LTIMindtree serves customers worldwide.

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Thematic Report on The Great IT Bifurcation: Why TCS Is Downsizing While Coforge Soars

Q2FY26 results reveal a deceptive stability in the IT sector, with Tier-1 players facing challenges while agile Mid-Tiers capitalize on AI,...

Nimish Maheshwari

L&T’s Q2FY26: Don’t Mind the Margins, Watch the ₹6.67 Lakh Crore Backlog.

L&T's Q2 revenue missed estimates but order inflows surged, leading to a record order book. Strategic pivot to new-age manufacturing and green...

Sudarshan Bhandari

CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Elevated Debt Amid Inconsistent Growth

CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Limited (CEESL) is looking to raise around US$586m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the...

Akshat Shah

Canara HSBC Life Insurance IPO Trading - Muted Demand All Round

Canara HSBC Life Insurance raised about US$284m from its India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the trading dynamics.

Akshat Shah

Indian IT | Urge to the Boards – Stop the Buybacks

Indian IT industry faces challenges with underperformance and lack of innovation, must prioritize bold investments to adapt to AI disruption and...

Pranav Bhavsar

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Thematic Report on The Great IT Bifurcation: Why TCS Is Downsizing While Coforge Soars

​Q2FY26 results reveal a deceptive stability in the IT sector, with Tier-1 players facing challenges while agile Mid-Tiers capitalize on AI,...

Nimish Maheshwari

L&T’s Q2FY26: Don’t Mind the Margins, Watch the ₹6.67 Lakh Crore Backlog.

​L&T's Q2 revenue missed estimates but order inflows surged, leading to a record order book. Strategic pivot to new-age manufacturing and green...

Sudarshan Bhandari

CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Elevated Debt Amid Inconsistent Growth

CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Limited (CEESL) is looking to raise around US$586m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the...

Akshat Shah

Canara HSBC Life Insurance IPO Trading - Muted Demand All Round

Canara HSBC Life Insurance raised about US$284m from its India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the trading dynamics.

Akshat Shah

Indian IT | Urge to the Boards – Stop the Buybacks

​Indian IT industry faces challenges with underperformance and lack of innovation, must prioritize bold investments to adapt to AI disruption and...

Pranav Bhavsar

Q2FY26 results reveal a deceptive stability in the IT sector, with Tier-1 players facing challenges while agile Mid-Tiers capitalize on AI,...

L&T's Q2 revenue missed estimates but order inflows surged, leading to a record order book. Strategic pivot to new-age manufacturing and green...

Indian IT industry faces challenges with underperformance and lack of innovation, must prioritize bold investments to adapt to AI disruption and...