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>The Economic Survey highlighted potential risks to India's stock market in 2025 due to high valuations and optimistic sentiments in the US. </li>
<li>India's growing retail investor base adds resilience, but many new investors lack experience with market corrections, increasing vulnerability to US market downturns.</li>
<li>The survey highlights the historical correlation between Indian and US equities, noting that Nifty 50 declined in 21 out of 22 instances when the S&amp;P 500 corrected by over 10%</li>
</ul>


The Economic Survey highlighted potential risks to India's stock market in 2025 due to high valuations and optimistic sentiments in the US. 
India's growing retail investor base adds resilience, but many new investors lack experience with market corrections, increasing vulnerability to US market downturns.
The survey highlights the historical correlation between Indian and US equities, noting that Nifty 50 declined in 21 out of 22 instances when the S&amp;P 500 corrected by over 10%


Economic Survey Highlights Potential Risk for the Indian Stock Market

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<li>Budget 2025 announced today is more focus on consumption rather than capex with focus on inclusive growth.</li>
<li>No major capex and structural changes were announced in the Budget which was led to lower expectations from capital goods.</li>
<li>Changes in taxation on personal income tax will be key to monitor.</li>
</ul>


Budget 2025 announced today is more focus on consumption rather than capex with focus on inclusive growth.
No major capex and structural changes were announced in the Budget which was led to lower expectations from capital goods.
Changes in taxation on personal income tax will be key to monitor.


Budget 2025-26: Top Themes / Sectors to Watch

Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Equity Derivatives

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<li>Global option markets present a diverse picture, offering a broad opportunity set.</li>
<li>Several markets make for good hedging-candidates after a strong January and amid cheap options.</li>
<li>Although several Indian indices show high implied volatility, contextual analysis indicates volatility may be fairly priced relative to their bear trends.</li>
</ul>


Global option markets present a diverse picture, offering a broad opportunity set.
Several markets make for good hedging-candidates after a strong January and amid cheap options.
Although several Indian indices show high implied volatility, contextual analysis indicates volatility may be fairly priced relative to their bear trends.


EQD | Global Option Implied Volatility - Option Opportunities Across the Regions

NSE Nifty Bank Index / Equity Derivatives

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nse-nifty-bank-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26811:1" rel="noopener">NSE Nifty Bank Index</a> implied volatility could be seen as rich when compared to its own history and in comparison to realized volatility.</li>
<li>Putting implied volatility into context with the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nse-nifty-bank-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26811:1" rel="noopener">NSE Nifty Bank Index</a> 200 day moving average will lead to a different conclusion. Selling volatility might not be the opportunity it seems.</li>
<li>This Insight provides a quantitative indication at which level implied volatility can be assessed as rich.</li>
</ul>



NSE Nifty Bank Index implied volatility could be seen as rich when compared to its own history and in comparison to realized volatility.
Putting implied volatility into context with the NSE Nifty Bank Index 200 day moving average will lead to a different conclusion. Selling volatility might not be the opportunity it seems.
This Insight provides a quantitative indication at which level implied volatility can be assessed as rich.


EQD | NSE Nifty Bank Index - Implied Volatility Not (Yet) Rich Enough.

Event-Driven

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<li>It is important for investors to not get swayed by popular narratives and instead look at the data and historical patterns to make informed decisions. </li>
<li>While a large short position by FIIs may seem concerning, it could actually signal a potential opportunity for positive returns in the Nifty 50 index. </li>
<li>By understanding the reasons behind this contrarian move and the historical trends, investors can navigate bet when FII's short positions are high.</li>
</ul>


It is important for investors to not get swayed by popular narratives and instead look at the data and historical patterns to make informed decisions. 
While a large short position by FIIs may seem concerning, it could actually signal a potential opportunity for positive returns in the Nifty 50 index. 
By understanding the reasons behind this contrarian move and the historical trends, investors can navigate bet when FII's short positions are high.


FII's High Short Positions on Indian Markets : Crisis or Opportunity

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)

Economic Survey Highlights Potential Risk for the Indian Stock Market

The Economic Survey warns of risks to India's stock market in 2025 from high valuations and US market sentiment, citing historical correlation...

Nimish Maheshwari

Budget 2025-26: Top Themes / Sectors to Watch

Budget 2025 prioritizes consumption over capital expenditure for inclusive growth, with no major capex or structural changes. Personal income tax...

Nimish Maheshwari

EQD | Global Option Implied Volatility - Option Opportunities Across the Regions

Global option markets offer a wide range of opportunities for hedging, while some indices show high implied volatility but potentially fair...

Gaudenz Schneider

EQD | NSE Nifty Bank Index - Implied Volatility Not (Yet) Rich Enough.

Implied volatility for the NSE Nifty Bank Index may seem high historically, but seen in context with the index's 200 day moving average suggests...

Gaudenz Schneider

FII's High Short Positions on Indian Markets : Crisis or Opportunity

As FII short positions in Jan-25 reached to highest levels since May-24, it is important to revisit our old analysis which concludes why high short...

Nimish Maheshwari

Economic Survey Highlights Potential Risk for the Indian Stock Market

​The Economic Survey warns of risks to India's stock market in 2025 from high valuations and US market sentiment, citing historical correlation...

Nimish Maheshwari

Budget 2025-26: Top Themes / Sectors to Watch

​Budget 2025 prioritizes consumption over capital expenditure for inclusive growth, with no major capex or structural changes. Personal income tax...

Nimish Maheshwari

EQD | Global Option Implied Volatility - Option Opportunities Across the Regions

​Global option markets offer a wide range of opportunities for hedging, while some indices show high implied volatility but potentially fair...

Gaudenz Schneider

EQD | NSE Nifty Bank Index - Implied Volatility Not (Yet) Rich Enough.

​Implied volatility for the NSE Nifty Bank Index may seem high historically, but seen in context with the index's 200 day moving average suggests...

Gaudenz Schneider

FII's High Short Positions on Indian Markets : Crisis or Opportunity

As FII short positions in Jan-25 reached to highest levels since May-24, it is important to revisit our old analysis which concludes why high short...

Nimish Maheshwari

The Economic Survey warns of risks to India's stock market in 2025 from high valuations and US market sentiment, citing historical correlation...

Budget 2025 prioritizes consumption over capital expenditure for inclusive growth, with no major capex or structural changes. Personal income tax...

Global option markets offer a wide range of opportunities for hedging, while some indices show high implied volatility but potentially fair...

Implied volatility for the NSE Nifty Bank Index may seem high historically, but seen in context with the index's 200 day moving average suggests...