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Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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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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<li>Copra prices have corrected ~30% from July 2025 peaks as of January 2026, signaling the end of a hyper-inflationary cycle that saw costs double YoY.</li>
<li>Raw material costs represent up to 50% of the COGS for coconut oil leaders. This correction provides massive tailwind for gross margin expansion for Companies like <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/marico-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16903:1" rel="noopener">Marico Ltd (MRCO IN)</a>. </li>
<li>Companies expect Copra prices will further soften by March 2026 "flush season" and that will help companies in margin repair.</li>
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Copra prices have corrected ~30% from July 2025 peaks as of January 2026, signaling the end of a hyper-inflationary cycle that saw costs double YoY.
Raw material costs represent up to 50% of the COGS for coconut oil leaders. This correction provides massive tailwind for gross margin expansion for Companies like Marico Ltd (MRCO IN). 
Companies expect Copra prices will further soften by March 2026 "flush season" and that will help companies in margin repair.


How Falling Prices of Copra Are Reshaping India's FMCG Margins in 2026?

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Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

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<li>The GST Council has simplified India’s indirect tax structure, cutting rates across daily essentials and consolidating slabs into 5% and 18%, with a new 40% bracket for sin goods.</li>
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Consumption accounts for over 60% of GDP, and this tax reset is designed to revive household demand. We expect a 0.5-1% boost to GDP growth over the next 4–6 quarters.</li>
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FMCG companies with price-sensitive portfolios, biscuits, hair oils, shampoo sachets, stand to gain most. Retailers and QSRs will ride the consumption uplift, while tobacco taxation remains unresolved beyond 2025.</li>
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The GST Council has simplified India’s indirect tax structure, cutting rates across daily essentials and consolidating slabs into 5% and 18%, with a new 40% bracket for sin goods.

Consumption accounts for over 60% of GDP, and this tax reset is designed to revive household demand. We expect a 0.5-1% boost to GDP growth over the next 4–6 quarters.

FMCG companies with price-sensitive portfolios, biscuits, hair oils, shampoo sachets, stand to gain most. Retailers and QSRs will ride the consumption uplift, while tobacco taxation remains unresolved beyond 2025.


GST 2.0: Will India’s Biggest Tax Reset Spark a Consumption Boom or Drive Margin Expansion?

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<li>Rural demand in India surged ahead in Q2 2025, outpacing urban growth and solidifying villages as the cornerstone of the nation’s economic momentum.</li>
<li>Strong rural consumption is propelling sectors like FMCG and farm equipment, offering clear cues on market direction, corporate earnings, and sectoral leadership.</li>
<li>Multiple Q1 FY26 concalls flagged rural outperformance or sequential improvement; FMCG/tractors are the clearest prints.</li>
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Rural demand in India surged ahead in Q2 2025, outpacing urban growth and solidifying villages as the cornerstone of the nation’s economic momentum.
Strong rural consumption is propelling sectors like FMCG and farm equipment, offering clear cues on market direction, corporate earnings, and sectoral leadership.
Multiple Q1 FY26 concalls flagged rural outperformance or sequential improvement; FMCG/tractors are the clearest prints.


Thematic Report: Beyond the Fields- How Rural Demand Is Reshaping India’s Consumer Story?

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<li>Reliance Industries obtained over $7 billion in offshore financing for capital expenditure and debt refinancing.</li>
<li>Adani Enterprises plans a $1 billion share sale via a Qualified Institutional Placement.</li>
<li>Marico resumes operations in Bangladesh after political unrest, diversify market presence.</li>
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Reliance Industries obtained over $7 billion in offshore financing for capital expenditure and debt refinancing.
Adani Enterprises plans a $1 billion share sale via a Qualified Institutional Placement.
Marico resumes operations in Bangladesh after political unrest, diversify market presence.


# 43 India Insight: Reliance Offshore Financing, Adani QIP, Marico Diversify Market Presence

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<li>Bangladesh, India's 2nd largest trading partner in Asia is under a political crisis leading to instability and uncertainty. </li>
<li>Companies impacted by Bangladesh Crisis in India across sectors and across market caps listed below. </li>
<li>There might be short-term impact, but in long run, there would not be much impact as overall exposure is not that much.</li>
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Bangladesh, India's 2nd largest trading partner in Asia is under a political crisis leading to instability and uncertainty. 
Companies impacted by Bangladesh Crisis in India across sectors and across market caps listed below. 
There might be short-term impact, but in long run, there would not be much impact as overall exposure is not that much.


Bangladesh Chaos: Impact on Indian Companies

India

Marico is an Indian multinational consumer goods company specializing in beauty, wellness, and personal care products. It offers brands in categories such as hair care, skin care, edible oils, health foods, male grooming, and fabric care, including iconic brands like Parachute, Saffola, Set Wet, and Livon. Marico is headquartered in Mumbai, India, and was founded on April 2, 1990.

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Marico (MRCO IN)

How Falling Prices of Copra Are Reshaping India's FMCG Margins in 2026?

Copra prices have dropped ~30% from July 2025 peaks, benefiting coconut oil leaders like Marico Ltd with potential for gross margin expansion....

Sudarshan Bhandari

GST 2.0: Will India’s Biggest Tax Reset Spark a Consumption Boom or Drive Margin Expansion?

India's GST Council cuts rates on essentials, simplifies tax structure to boost household demand and GDP growth, benefiting FMCG companies and...

Nimish Maheshwari

Thematic Report: Beyond the Fields- How Rural Demand Is Reshaping India’s Consumer Story?

Rural demand in India outpaces urban growth in Q2 2025, driving economic momentum and propelling sectors like FMCG and farm equipment.

Nimish Maheshwari

# 43 India Insight: Reliance Offshore Financing, Adani QIP, Marico Diversify Market Presence

Reliance Industries secures $7B offshore financing, Adani Enterprises plans $1B share sale, Marico resumes operations in Bangladesh.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Bangladesh Chaos: Impact on Indian Companies

Political crisis in Bangladesh is causing instability, impacting India's 2nd largest trading partner in Asia. Companies may see short-term...

Sudarshan Bhandari

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How Falling Prices of Copra Are Reshaping India's FMCG Margins in 2026?

​Copra prices have dropped ~30% from July 2025 peaks, benefiting coconut oil leaders like Marico Ltd with potential for gross margin expansion....

Sudarshan Bhandari

GST 2.0: Will India’s Biggest Tax Reset Spark a Consumption Boom or Drive Margin Expansion?

​India's GST Council cuts rates on essentials, simplifies tax structure to boost household demand and GDP growth, benefiting FMCG companies and...

Nimish Maheshwari

Thematic Report: Beyond the Fields- How Rural Demand Is Reshaping India’s Consumer Story?

​Rural demand in India outpaces urban growth in Q2 2025, driving economic momentum and propelling sectors like FMCG and farm equipment.

Nimish Maheshwari

# 43 India Insight: Reliance Offshore Financing, Adani QIP, Marico Diversify Market Presence

​Reliance Industries secures $7B offshore financing, Adani Enterprises plans $1B share sale, Marico resumes operations in Bangladesh.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Bangladesh Chaos: Impact on Indian Companies

​Political crisis in Bangladesh is causing instability, impacting India's 2nd largest trading partner in Asia. Companies may see short-term...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Copra prices have dropped ~30% from July 2025 peaks, benefiting coconut oil leaders like Marico Ltd with potential for gross margin expansion....

India's GST Council cuts rates on essentials, simplifies tax structure to boost household demand and GDP growth, benefiting FMCG companies and...

Rural demand in India outpaces urban growth in Q2 2025, driving economic momentum and propelling sectors like FMCG and farm equipment.

Reliance Industries secures $7B offshore financing, Adani Enterprises plans $1B share sale, Marico resumes operations in Bangladesh.

Political crisis in Bangladesh is causing instability, impacting India's 2nd largest trading partner in Asia. Companies may see short-term...