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Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>ONGC has floated $18-20 billion global tender for deepwater drilling rigs under the Samudra Manthan, targeting  3x jump in India's exploratory drilling rate from 30 to 100 wells by FY2027.</li>
<li>India imports 88% of its crude oil; the Hormuz closure has exposed this as a live fiscal and inflation emergency, with Brent near $120/bbl, the rupee breaching 95.</li>
<li>India's past exploration drives have stalled on policy inconsistency and under-investment; the real test is whether a crisis-induced spending surge can survive diplomacy and falling crude prices.</li>
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ONGC has floated $18-20 billion global tender for deepwater drilling rigs under the Samudra Manthan, targeting  3x jump in India's exploratory drilling rate from 30 to 100 wells by FY2027.
India imports 88% of its crude oil; the Hormuz closure has exposed this as a live fiscal and inflation emergency, with Brent near $120/bbl, the rupee breaching 95.
India's past exploration drives have stalled on policy inconsistency and under-investment; the real test is whether a crisis-induced spending surge can survive diplomacy and falling crude prices.


India's Samdura Manthan: How the Hormuz Crisis Launched India's Great Oil Expedition?

Index Rebal/Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Index Rebal/Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Index Rebalance

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<li>NIFTY 50 represents the 50 largest stocks listed in the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India and the NIFTY Next 50 index tracks the next 50 largest names.</li>
<li>Here we have presented our expectations for these indices for the upcoming index rebal event in March 2027.</li>
<li>We see two changes for NIFTY 50 and five changes for NIFTY 100.</li>
</ul>


NIFTY 50 represents the 50 largest stocks listed in the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India and the NIFTY Next 50 index tracks the next 50 largest names.
Here we have presented our expectations for these indices for the upcoming index rebal event in March 2027.
We see two changes for NIFTY 50 and five changes for NIFTY 100.


Quiddity Leaderboard NIFTY Mar27: Some High-Impact ADDs/DELs; ~US$1.3bn Combined One-Way Flow

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

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<li>Government policy, exemplified by a massive INR 7 lakh crore ($85 billion) pipeline in the last two years and accelerating export momentum, is resulting in a structural growth cycle.</li>
<li>This conversion provides multi-year revenue visibility (3-7x Book-to-Bill for key PSUs) and fundamentally shifts the industry model from import-driven acquisition to sustained indigenous manufacturing and maintenance, fueling a sustained re-rating.</li>
<li>The defence sector has crossed an point where execution is the new alpha; investors must closely monitor supply chain resilience around critical component imports, and the timing of mega-order conversions.</li>
</ul>


Government policy, exemplified by a massive INR 7 lakh crore ($85 billion) pipeline in the last two years and accelerating export momentum, is resulting in a structural growth cycle.
This conversion provides multi-year revenue visibility (3-7x Book-to-Bill for key PSUs) and fundamentally shifts the industry model from import-driven acquisition to sustained indigenous manufacturing and maintenance, fueling a sustained re-rating.
The defence sector has crossed an point where execution is the new alpha; investors must closely monitor supply chain resilience around critical component imports, and the timing of mega-order conversions.


Thematic Report on India's Defence Sector: The 'Atmanirbhar' Capex Cycle Hits Acceleration

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<li>India’s shipping industry is the backbone of trade, handling over 90% of cargo by volume but contributing only a small share globally.</li>
<li>Massive government initiatives like Sagarmala, Maritime India Vision 2030, and new port legislations that are reshaping infrastructure, shipbuilding, and green shipping.</li>
<li>With strong order books and private participation, India is set to emerge as a key global maritime hub in the coming decade.</li>
</ul>


India’s shipping industry is the backbone of trade, handling over 90% of cargo by volume but contributing only a small share globally.
Massive government initiatives like Sagarmala, Maritime India Vision 2030, and new port legislations that are reshaping infrastructure, shipbuilding, and green shipping.
With strong order books and private participation, India is set to emerge as a key global maritime hub in the coming decade.


Thematic Report: Shipbuilding, Largest Opportunity in India

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<li>India has approved INR 1 lakh crore ($12.6 billion) for building military systems at home, focusing on self-reliance.</li>
<li>This move boosts India’s defense strength with 193 defence contracts (92% domestic) already signed in FY25.</li>
<li>India is combining local manufacturing with stronger global ties, especially with the U.S, to strengthen its defense capabilities.</li>
</ul>


India has approved INR 1 lakh crore ($12.6 billion) for building military systems at home, focusing on self-reliance.
This move boosts India’s defense strength with 193 defence contracts (92% domestic) already signed in FY25.
India is combining local manufacturing with stronger global ties, especially with the U.S, to strengthen its defense capabilities.


Atmanirbhar Bharat in Arms: India's Dual Strategy for Defense Dominance

India

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India's Samdura Manthan: How the Hormuz Crisis Launched India's Great Oil Expedition?

ONGC aims to boost India's exploratory drilling rate with $18-20 billion global tender for deepwater rigs under Samudra Manthan, as country faces...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Quiddity Leaderboard NIFTY Mar27: Some High-Impact ADDs/DELs; ~US$1.3bn Combined One-Way Flow

We expect US$824mn and US$493mn one-way flows for NIFTY 50 and NIFTY Next 50 respectively. The NIFTY 50 expected ADDs/DELs have >8x ADV to trade.

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Thematic Report on India's Defence Sector: The 'Atmanirbhar' Capex Cycle Hits Acceleration

Government policy driving massive defense pipeline and export growth is shifting industry model towards sustained indigenous manufacturing,...

Nimish Maheshwari

Thematic Report: Shipbuilding, Largest Opportunity in India

India's shipping industry, handling over 90% of cargo by volume, is undergoing significant government initiatives and private participation to...

Nimish Maheshwari

Atmanirbhar Bharat in Arms: India's Dual Strategy for Defense Dominance

India approves $12.6 billion for building military systems at home, focusing on self-reliance and strengthening defense capabilities through local...

Nimish Maheshwari

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India's Samdura Manthan: How the Hormuz Crisis Launched India's Great Oil Expedition?

​ONGC aims to boost India's exploratory drilling rate with $18-20 billion global tender for deepwater rigs under Samudra Manthan, as country faces...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Quiddity Leaderboard NIFTY Mar27: Some High-Impact ADDs/DELs; ~US$1.3bn Combined One-Way Flow

We expect US$824mn and US$493mn one-way flows for NIFTY 50 and NIFTY Next 50 respectively. The NIFTY 50 expected ADDs/DELs have >8x ADV to trade.

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Thematic Report on India's Defence Sector: The 'Atmanirbhar' Capex Cycle Hits Acceleration

​Government policy driving massive defense pipeline and export growth is shifting industry model towards sustained indigenous manufacturing,...

Nimish Maheshwari

Thematic Report: Shipbuilding, Largest Opportunity in India

​India's shipping industry, handling over 90% of cargo by volume, is undergoing significant government initiatives and private participation to...

Nimish Maheshwari

Atmanirbhar Bharat in Arms: India's Dual Strategy for Defense Dominance

​India approves $12.6 billion for building military systems at home, focusing on self-reliance and strengthening defense capabilities through local...

Nimish Maheshwari

ONGC aims to boost India's exploratory drilling rate with $18-20 billion global tender for deepwater rigs under Samudra Manthan, as country faces...

Government policy driving massive defense pipeline and export growth is shifting industry model towards sustained indigenous manufacturing,...

India's shipping industry, handling over 90% of cargo by volume, is undergoing significant government initiatives and private participation to...

India approves $12.6 billion for building military systems at home, focusing on self-reliance and strengthening defense capabilities through local...