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Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Stellantis has announced the most significant investment in its corporate history—a $13 billion commitment to its U.S. operations aimed at expanding domestic vehicle production by 50% and launching five new models over a four-year span.</li>
<li>This bold initiative, unveiled by newly appointed CEO Antonio Filosa, marks a pivotal moment for the automaker as it seeks to counter steep U.S. and European sales declines and reverse its sliding market share.</li>
<li>Stellantis sold 1.3 million vehicles in the U.S. in 2024, with nearly 600,000 of them imported.</li>
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Stellantis has announced the most significant investment in its corporate history—a $13 billion commitment to its U.S. operations aimed at expanding domestic vehicle production by 50% and launching five new models over a four-year span.
This bold initiative, unveiled by newly appointed CEO Antonio Filosa, marks a pivotal moment for the automaker as it seeks to counter steep U.S. and European sales declines and reverse its sliding market share.
Stellantis sold 1.3 million vehicles in the U.S. in 2024, with nearly 600,000 of them imported.


Stellantis’ $13 Billion Gamble: Can It Stop The Freefall In U.S. Sales?

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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>VAHAN data till May 2026 shows a sharp decline from the January peak across the 2W segment, with May volumes weak for most OEMs.</li>
<li>The trend shows clear divergence: TVS and Bajaj are holding share, Royal Enfield is losing rank, Ola Electric is recovering, and luxury 2Ws are weakening.</li>
<li>EV 2W penetration is only 2.89%, but 45.5% growth from January to April shows faster base-building. The 3xAther-Ola gap is the key EV signal.</li>
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VAHAN data till May 2026 shows a sharp decline from the January peak across the 2W segment, with May volumes weak for most OEMs.
The trend shows clear divergence: TVS and Bajaj are holding share, Royal Enfield is losing rank, Ola Electric is recovering, and luxury 2Ws are weakening.
EV 2W penetration is only 2.89%, but 45.5% growth from January to April shows faster base-building. The 3xAther-Ola gap is the key EV signal.


Auto Tracker: VAHAN Dashboard Points to a Softer Cycle in India

Rubber News Specialist, Helixtap

Vinod Nedumudy

Rubber News Specialist

Global Commodities Alternative Data and Insights

Helixtap

Helixtap collects, processes and distributes proprietary data, analyses and forecasts for the rubber, latex and automotive markets

Commodities

<ul><li>Linglong Tire’s new plants in Brazil, Kenya and Anhui in China  </li><li>Yongsheng Rubber to take advantage of Morocco’s FTA with West  </li><li>CNTR’s car tire facility to come up at Alexandria in Egypt  </li></ul>

Linglong Tire’s new plants in Brazil, Kenya and Anhui in China  Yongsheng Rubber to take advantage of Morocco’s FTA with West  CNTR’s car tire facility to come up at Alexandria in Egypt  

Chinese Tire Giants Accelerate Global Expansion Amid Trade Barriers

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

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<li>Global companies are shifting supply chains, adopting the "China+1" strategy, with India emerging as a significant winner, attracting manufacturing and investment across sectors like electronics, EVs, and textiles.</li>
<li>India offers a strategic alternative to China, with favorable policies, a growing domestic market, and trade advantages, positioning itself as a manufacturing hub amid global trade shifts.</li>
<li>India is no longer just a backup for China; it's becoming the primary destination for global supply chains, reshaping the manufacturing ecosystem with deepening local integration and technological advancements.</li>
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Global companies are shifting supply chains, adopting the "China+1" strategy, with India emerging as a significant winner, attracting manufacturing and investment across sectors like electronics, EVs, and textiles.
India offers a strategic alternative to China, with favorable policies, a growing domestic market, and trade advantages, positioning itself as a manufacturing hub amid global trade shifts.
India is no longer just a backup for China; it's becoming the primary destination for global supply chains, reshaping the manufacturing ecosystem with deepening local integration and technological advancements.


Global Reshuffling: Whether India Will Win from China+1?

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Caixin Global

Articles from Caixin Global

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<ul><li>Law / Cover Story: China writes first legal rulebook to strengthen its vital private sector</li><li>Drugs /In Depth: Popular overseas expansion strategy holds pitfalls for Chinese drug developers</li><li>Jobs /Analysis: How China can cushion jobs blow from Trump’s trade war</li></ul>

Law / Cover Story: China writes first legal rulebook to strengthen its vital private sectorDrugs /In Depth: Popular overseas expansion strategy holds pitfalls for Chinese drug developersJobs /Analysis: How China can cushion jobs blow from Trump’s trade war

CX Daily: China Writes First Legal Rulebook to Strengthen Its Vital Private Sector 

Netherlands

Stellantis is a multinational automotive manufacturing corporation that designs, engineers, manufactures, distributes, and sells vehicles and components. Formed in 2021 through the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and PSA Group, the company offers a portfolio of 14 iconic vehicle brands including Jeep, Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat, and Dodge. Stellantis is headquartered in Hoofddorp, Netherlands, and was founded on January 17, 2021.

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Stellantis’ $13 Billion Gamble: Can It Stop The Freefall In U.S. Sales?

Stellantis has announced the most significant investment in its corporate history—a $13 billion commitment to its U.S. operations aimed at...

Baptista Research

Auto Tracker: VAHAN Dashboard Points to a Softer Cycle in India

VAHAN data reveals declining 2W segment volumes in May 2026, with TVS and Bajaj holding share while Royal Enfield loses rank. EV 2W penetration at...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Chinese Tire Giants Accelerate Global Expansion Amid Trade Barriers

Leading Chinese tire manufacturers are accelerating efforts to localize production across emerging markets while consolidating domestic operations...

Helixtap

Global Reshuffling: Whether India Will Win from China+1?

Global companies are turning to India as a strategic alternative to China, shifting supply chains and investments across various sectors,...

Nimish Maheshwari

CX Daily: China Writes First Legal Rulebook to Strengthen Its Vital Private Sector

TOP STORIES Law / Cover Story: China writes first legal rulebook to strengthen its vital private sector China is fast-tracking a landmark law to...

Caixin Global

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Stellantis’ $13 Billion Gamble: Can It Stop The Freefall In U.S. Sales?

Stellantis has announced the most significant investment in its corporate history—a $13 billion commitment to its U.S. operations aimed at...

Baptista Research

Auto Tracker: VAHAN Dashboard Points to a Softer Cycle in India

​VAHAN data reveals declining 2W segment volumes in May 2026, with TVS and Bajaj holding share while Royal Enfield loses rank. EV 2W penetration at...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Chinese Tire Giants Accelerate Global Expansion Amid Trade Barriers

Leading Chinese tire manufacturers are accelerating efforts to localize production across emerging markets while consolidating domestic operations...

Helixtap

Global Reshuffling: Whether India Will Win from China+1?

​Global companies are turning to India as a strategic alternative to China, shifting supply chains and investments across various sectors,...

Nimish Maheshwari

CX Daily: China Writes First Legal Rulebook to Strengthen Its Vital Private Sector

TOP STORIES Law / Cover Story: China writes first legal rulebook to strengthen its vital private sector China is fast-tracking a landmark law to...

Caixin Global

VAHAN data reveals declining 2W segment volumes in May 2026, with TVS and Bajaj holding share while Royal Enfield loses rank. EV 2W penetration at...

Global companies are turning to India as a strategic alternative to China, shifting supply chains and investments across various sectors,...