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.

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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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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Recent positive Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) inflows into the Indian equity markets may prove short-lived, as a confluence of emerging risks and unattractive relative returns could dampen foreign investor appetite.</li>
<li>While April-May 2025 saw a modest US$0.5 billion in FII inflows, this followed a significant US$13.5 billion outflow during January-March 2025. </li>
<li>Nifty's recent 12% rally since March 2025 leaves only a 2% upside to its year-end target of 25,000. This limited potential return is a key deterrent for FIIs.</li>
</ul>


Recent positive Foreign Institutional Investor (FII) inflows into the Indian equity markets may prove short-lived, as a confluence of emerging risks and unattractive relative returns could dampen foreign investor appetite.
While April-May 2025 saw a modest US$0.5 billion in FII inflows, this followed a significant US$13.5 billion outflow during January-March 2025. 
Nifty's recent 12% rally since March 2025 leaves only a 2% upside to its year-end target of 25,000. This limited potential return is a key deterrent for FIIs.


Thematic Report: FII Inflows in India Might Not Sustain Due to Geopolitical Risks

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

Index Rebalance

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<li>With the review period complete, there could be two changes for the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-bse-sensex-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31494:1" rel="noopener">S&amp;P BSE SENSEX Index (SENSEX INDEX)</a> at the June rebalance.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/trent-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8410:1" rel="noopener">Trent Ltd (TRENT IN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bharat-electronics-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6636:1" rel="noopener">Bharat Electronics (BHE IN)</a> are high probability inclusions while <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/indusind-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1558:1" rel="noopener">Indusind Bank (IIB IN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nestle-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13101:1" rel="noopener">Nestle India (NEST IN)</a> are high probability deletions.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/indusind-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1558:1" rel="noopener">Indusind Bank (IIB IN)</a> is also a potential <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nifty-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23617:1" rel="noopener">NIFTY Index (NIFTY INDEX)</a> deletion in September and there will be continued pressure on the stock.</li>
</ul>


With the review period complete, there could be two changes for the S&amp;P BSE SENSEX Index (SENSEX INDEX) at the June rebalance.

Trent Ltd (TRENT IN) and Bharat Electronics (BHE IN) are high probability inclusions while Indusind Bank (IIB IN) and Nestle India (NEST IN) are high probability deletions.

Indusind Bank (IIB IN) is also a potential NIFTY Index (NIFTY INDEX) deletion in September and there will be continued pressure on the stock.


SENSEX Index Rebalance Preview: Trent, Bharat Electronics Could Replace IndusInd Bank, Nestle

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

<ul>
<li>India is rapidly expanding its network of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), with 16 FTAs in effect and 23 under negotiation, which is the highest in ASEAN countries</li>
<li>India's trade flows are projected to grow at twice the pace of global trade, positioning the country as a major economic hub by 2033.</li>
<li>The India-UK FTA and the broader expansion of FTAs across key global markets are strategically driving India’s growth in manufacturing, reducing trade deficits, and fostering innovation. </li>
</ul>


India is rapidly expanding its network of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), with 16 FTAs in effect and 23 under negotiation, which is the highest in ASEAN countries
India's trade flows are projected to grow at twice the pace of global trade, positioning the country as a major economic hub by 2033.
The India-UK FTA and the broader expansion of FTAs across key global markets are strategically driving India’s growth in manufacturing, reducing trade deficits, and fostering innovation. 


Charted Insights on India-UK Free Trade Agreement

Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Macroeconomics

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<li>
Central Bank Rate Decisions, including from the Bank of Japan, the Fed, the Reserve Bank of Australia, and the Bank of Korea.</li>
<li>
Elections: Australia is holding national elections on 3 May while South Korea has presidential elections in early June.</li>
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Various exchange holidays in several countries at the beginning of the month, and in the last week of May.</li>
</ul>



Central Bank Rate Decisions, including from the Bank of Japan, the Fed, the Reserve Bank of Australia, and the Bank of Korea.

Elections: Australia is holding national elections on 3 May while South Korea has presidential elections in early June.

Various exchange holidays in several countries at the beginning of the month, and in the last week of May.


<ul>
<li>The market rebound reflects optimism regarding global growth and domestic earnings, despite high uncertainty around global GDP, tariffs, and the US dollar.</li>
<li>There is increased uncertainty in global markets due to the shifting economic order. Indian exports, especially in automobiles and IT services, may face long-term risks from higher tariffs</li>
<li>The outlook for sectors like automobiles, IT services, and consumer consumption needs to be revised due to global trade tensions and weakened demand. </li>
</ul>


The market rebound reflects optimism regarding global growth and domestic earnings, despite high uncertainty around global GDP, tariffs, and the US dollar.
There is increased uncertainty in global markets due to the shifting economic order. Indian exports, especially in automobiles and IT services, may face long-term risks from higher tariffs
The outlook for sectors like automobiles, IT services, and consumer consumption needs to be revised due to global trade tensions and weakened demand. 


Thematic Report: Tariffs, Global Conflicts and Earnings Effect on the Indian Market

India

The NIFTY 50 index is National Stock Exchange of India's benchmark stock market index for Indian equity market. Nifty is owned and managed by India Index Services and Products (IISL), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the NSE Strategic Investment Corporation Limited.

NIFTY Index (NIFTY INDEX)

Thematic Report: FII Inflows in India Might Not Sustain Due to Geopolitical Risks

Recent positive FII inflows into Indian equity markets may not last long due to emerging risks and unattractive returns, with Nifty's limited...

Nimish Maheshwari

SENSEX Index Rebalance Preview: Trent, Bharat Electronics Could Replace IndusInd Bank, Nestle

With the review period complete, Trent and Bharat Electronics could replace IndusInd Bank and Nestle in the Sensex in June. IndusInd Bank is also a...

Brian Freitas

Charted Insights on India-UK Free Trade Agreement

India is aggressively expanding its network of Free Trade Agreements to boost trade flows and position itself as a major economic hub by 2033,...

Sudarshan Bhandari

The Month Ahead: Key Events in May 2025

May will be a busy month with central bank rate decisions, elections in Australia and South Korea. Dates of exchange holidays and monthly option...

Gaudenz Schneider

Thematic Report: Tariffs, Global Conflicts and Earnings Effect on the Indian Market

Market rebound driven by optimism on global growth and domestic earnings, despite uncertainty around global GDP, tariffs, and US dollar.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Thematic Report: FII Inflows in India Might Not Sustain Due to Geopolitical Risks

​Recent positive FII inflows into Indian equity markets may not last long due to emerging risks and unattractive returns, with Nifty's limited...

Nimish Maheshwari

SENSEX Index Rebalance Preview: Trent, Bharat Electronics Could Replace IndusInd Bank, Nestle

With the review period complete, Trent and Bharat Electronics could replace IndusInd Bank and Nestle in the Sensex in June. IndusInd Bank is also a...

Brian Freitas

Charted Insights on India-UK Free Trade Agreement

​India is aggressively expanding its network of Free Trade Agreements to boost trade flows and position itself as a major economic hub by 2033,...

Sudarshan Bhandari

The Month Ahead: Key Events in May 2025

​May will be a busy month with central bank rate decisions, elections in Australia and South Korea. Dates of exchange holidays and monthly option...

Gaudenz Schneider

Thematic Report: Tariffs, Global Conflicts and Earnings Effect on the Indian Market

​Market rebound driven by optimism on global growth and domestic earnings, despite uncertainty around global GDP, tariffs, and US dollar.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Recent positive FII inflows into Indian equity markets may not last long due to emerging risks and unattractive returns, with Nifty's limited...

India is aggressively expanding its network of Free Trade Agreements to boost trade flows and position itself as a major economic hub by 2033,...

May will be a busy month with central bank rate decisions, elections in Australia and South Korea. Dates of exchange holidays and monthly option...

Market rebound driven by optimism on global growth and domestic earnings, despite uncertainty around global GDP, tariffs, and US dollar.