Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Equity Bottom-Up

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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.</li>
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 Highlights: Currently ten pair trade opportunities persist across four markets and six sectors. 
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Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.</li>
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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.

 Highlights: Currently ten pair trade opportunities persist across four markets and six sectors. 


Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.


Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (14 Sep 2026)

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.

Read Business Not Stock Prices

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Over the last decade, Indian consumer spending has shifted from essentials like food and housing toward services like healthcare and education, reflecting rising incomes and evolving priorities.</li>
<li>Although food and beverages remain the largest spending category, their share decreased from 30.5% to 28.2% in the last decade.</li>
<li>Within the food and beverage category, there is a growing preference for protein-rich foods and packaged foods while spending on staples like bread and cereals has decreased.</li>
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Over the last decade, Indian consumer spending has shifted from essentials like food and housing toward services like healthcare and education, reflecting rising incomes and evolving priorities.
Although food and beverages remain the largest spending category, their share decreased from 30.5% to 28.2% in the last decade.
Within the food and beverage category, there is a growing preference for protein-rich foods and packaged foods while spending on staples like bread and cereals has decreased.


Thematic Report: Is India Shifting from Essentials to Experiences in Consumer Spending?

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<li>India Inc. leaders have been outperformers as compared to global peers on the back of strong ROE and EPS growth over the years.</li>
<li>India Inc has a higher % of companies with better RoE than the rest of the world.</li>
<li>Key takeaways for investors: Avoid macro noise, focus on fundamentals with peer comparison</li>
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India Inc. leaders have been outperformers as compared to global peers on the back of strong ROE and EPS growth over the years.
India Inc has a higher % of companies with better RoE than the rest of the world.
Key takeaways for investors: Avoid macro noise, focus on fundamentals with peer comparison


Chartered Insights: Why Indian Businesses Outperform: A Data-Driven Perspective

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Context: The <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tata-consultancy-services-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18708:1" rel="noopener">Tata Consultancy Services (TCS IN)</a> vs. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/infosys-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:267:1" rel="noopener">Infosys (INFO IN)</a> price ratio has deviated more than two standard deviations from its one-year average, presenting a potential relative value opportunity.</li>
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Highlight: Going long <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/infosys-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:267:1" rel="noopener">Infosys Ltd (INFO IN)</a> and short <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tata-consultancy-services-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18708:1" rel="noopener">Tata Consultancy Services (TCS IN)</a>  targets a 3% return.</li>
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Why Read: Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion opportunities, with detailed execution framework, risk management protocols, and historical simulation showing the statistical basis for this relative value play.</li>
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Context: The Tata Consultancy Services (TCS IN) vs. Infosys (INFO IN) price ratio has deviated more than two standard deviations from its one-year average, presenting a potential relative value opportunity.

Highlight: Going long Infosys Ltd (INFO IN) and short Tata Consultancy Services (TCS IN)  targets a 3% return.

Why Read: Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion opportunities, with detailed execution framework, risk management protocols, and historical simulation showing the statistical basis for this relative value play.


TCS (TCS IN) Vs Infosys (INFO IN): IT Giants Hit Pair Trade Trigger

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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<li>ICICI Bank and Zee Entertainment Stocks in Focus Amid SEBI Chief Allegations</li>
<li>Mankind Pharma to Raise INR 9,000 Crore Debt for Bharat Serums and Vaccines Acquisition</li>
<li>Vedanta Resources Plans $1.5 Billion Bond Issuance to Refinance Debt</li>
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ICICI Bank and Zee Entertainment Stocks in Focus Amid SEBI Chief Allegations
Mankind Pharma to Raise INR 9,000 Crore Debt for Bharat Serums and Vaccines Acquisition
Vedanta Resources Plans $1.5 Billion Bond Issuance to Refinance Debt


# 54 India Insight: TCS Partnered with Google, Vedanta Bond Issuance, Mankind Raise Debt

India

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an Indian multinational information technology (IT) services and consulting company. It offers a comprehensive portfolio of services including IT infrastructure services, engineering and industrial services, business intelligence, and cloud services, along with various business solutions to multiple industries. TCS is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, and was founded in 1968.

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Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (14 Sep 2026)

Discover ten pair trade opportunities across four markets and six sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

Thematic Report: Is India Shifting from Essentials to Experiences in Consumer Spending?

Indian consumer spending has shifted towards services like healthcare and education, reflecting rising incomes and evolving priorities, with a...

Nimish Maheshwari

Chartered Insights: Why Indian Businesses Outperform: A Data-Driven Perspective

Indian companies have outperformed global peers with strong ROE and EPS growth, emphasizing the importance of focusing on fundamentals and peer...

Nimish Maheshwari

TCS (TCS IN) Vs Infosys (INFO IN): IT Giants Hit Pair Trade Trigger

Highly correlated Indian IT giants diverge, creating a fresh pair trade opportunity. Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion...

Gaudenz Schneider

# 54 India Insight: TCS Partnered with Google, Vedanta Bond Issuance, Mankind Raise Debt

Stocks of ICICI Bank and Zee Entertainment under scrutiny, Mankind Pharma to raise debt for acquisition, Vedanta Resources to issue bonds for debt...

Sudarshan Bhandari

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Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (14 Sep 2026)

​Discover ten pair trade opportunities across four markets and six sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

Thematic Report: Is India Shifting from Essentials to Experiences in Consumer Spending?

​Indian consumer spending has shifted towards services like healthcare and education, reflecting rising incomes and evolving priorities, with a...

Nimish Maheshwari

Chartered Insights: Why Indian Businesses Outperform: A Data-Driven Perspective

​Indian companies have outperformed global peers with strong ROE and EPS growth, emphasizing the importance of focusing on fundamentals and peer...

Nimish Maheshwari

TCS (TCS IN) Vs Infosys (INFO IN): IT Giants Hit Pair Trade Trigger

Highly correlated Indian IT giants diverge, creating a fresh pair trade opportunity. Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion...

Gaudenz Schneider

# 54 India Insight: TCS Partnered with Google, Vedanta Bond Issuance, Mankind Raise Debt

​Stocks of ICICI Bank and Zee Entertainment under scrutiny, Mankind Pharma to raise debt for acquisition, Vedanta Resources to issue bonds for debt...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Discover ten pair trade opportunities across four markets and six sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Indian consumer spending has shifted towards services like healthcare and education, reflecting rising incomes and evolving priorities, with a...

Indian companies have outperformed global peers with strong ROE and EPS growth, emphasizing the importance of focusing on fundamentals and peer...

Stocks of ICICI Bank and Zee Entertainment under scrutiny, Mankind Pharma to raise debt for acquisition, Vedanta Resources to issue bonds for debt...