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>India's FY26 retail auto sales hit an all-time high of 2.967 crore units, up 13% YoY, posting record volumes driven by a GST 2.0 inflection and rural demand.</li>
<li>Domestic OEMs Tata Motors and Mahindra collectively expanded passenger vehicle market share by nearly 900 basis points between FY22 and FY26.</li>
<li>The market share swing is structural, not cyclical: India's origin share has risen from 51.6% to 48.6% (note: China's share halved, Japan declined 3 points), yet Indian-brand  have surged.</li>
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India's FY26 retail auto sales hit an all-time high of 2.967 crore units, up 13% YoY, posting record volumes driven by a GST 2.0 inflection and rural demand.
Domestic OEMs Tata Motors and Mahindra collectively expanded passenger vehicle market share by nearly 900 basis points between FY22 and FY26.
The market share swing is structural, not cyclical: India's origin share has risen from 51.6% to 48.6% (note: China's share halved, Japan declined 3 points), yet Indian-brand  have surged.


India Auto FY26: Record Retail Masks a Seismic Shift in the Competitive Order

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<li>India’s auto sector ended FY26 strongly, with growth across segments: PVs up 17%, two-wheelers 15%, tractors 23%, and commercial vehicles 12% in March 2026.</li>
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Tractors outperformed PVs, driven by strong rural demand supported by GST cuts, healthy reservoir levels, and favorable seasonal factors like the Navratri period.</li>
<li>While 2W EVs grew 45% YoY, market share shifted toward established players. CV growth slowed meaningfully from February, indicating early signs of demand normalization.</li>
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India’s auto sector ended FY26 strongly, with growth across segments: PVs up 17%, two-wheelers 15%, tractors 23%, and commercial vehicles 12% in March 2026.

Tractors outperformed PVs, driven by strong rural demand supported by GST cuts, healthy reservoir levels, and favorable seasonal factors like the Navratri period.
While 2W EVs grew 45% YoY, market share shifted toward established players. CV growth slowed meaningfully from February, indicating early signs of demand normalization.


Thematic Report on India Auto Sector: GST Cuts Drive Volume Growth Across Segments

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<li>Middle East tensions have increased the risk of Brent crude moving toward USD 85-90 per barrel in the near term.</li>
<li>For India, every USD 10 rise in crude can add around 30 bps to inflation and widen the current account deficit.</li>
<li>The impact will vary by sector. Upstream oil companies benefit, while oil-intensive sectors face margin pressure if prices stay elevated.</li>
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Middle East tensions have increased the risk of Brent crude moving toward USD 85-90 per barrel in the near term.
For India, every USD 10 rise in crude can add around 30 bps to inflation and widen the current account deficit.
The impact will vary by sector. Upstream oil companies benefit, while oil-intensive sectors face margin pressure if prices stay elevated.


Event Driven- Middle East Volatility: How Indian Sectors Respond to Higher Crude

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<li>Q3FY26 delivered strong volume-led growth across autos, supported by GST 2.0 reforms, lean inventories, and operating leverage.</li>
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Demand momentum is robust, but rising raw material costs and supply rigidities create margin sustainability risks into FY27.</li>
<li>The sector stands on solid demand footing, yet sustainability hinges on pricing power, cost control, and supply normalization.</li>
</ul>


Q3FY26 delivered strong volume-led growth across autos, supported by GST 2.0 reforms, lean inventories, and operating leverage.

Demand momentum is robust, but rising raw material costs and supply rigidities create margin sustainability risks into FY27.
The sector stands on solid demand footing, yet sustainability hinges on pricing power, cost control, and supply normalization.


Thematic Report On Indian Auto Sector: GST Reduction Accelerates PV, 2W, CV and Tractor Demand

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

Shenton Research

Shenton Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of NIFTY in the past month.</li>
<li>We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.</li>
<li>We highlighted EPS revision on Wipro, BSE, HDFC Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, ICICI Bank, Adani Enterprises, Shriram Finance.</li>
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We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of NIFTY in the past month.
We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.
We highlighted EPS revision on Wipro, BSE, HDFC Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, ICICI Bank, Adani Enterprises, Shriram Finance.


NIFTY Index Earning Revision (Sep): Wipro, BSE, HDFC Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, ICICI Bank

India

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited is an Indian multinational automobile manufacturer that designs, manufactures, and sells a diverse portfolio of passenger cars and utility vehicles, including electric variants. The company is a key player in India's electric vehicle market and also owns the British car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover. It is headquartered in Mumbai, India, and was founded in 1945 as Tata Motors Limited, with the passenger vehicles business later carved out as a dedicated subsidiary.

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India Auto FY26: Record Retail Masks a Seismic Shift in the Competitive Order

India's auto sales reach record high in FY26, driven by GST 2.0 and rural demand, with Tata Motors and Mahindra gaining market share.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Thematic Report on India Auto Sector: GST Cuts Drive Volume Growth Across Segments

India's auto sector saw strong growth in FY26, with PVs up 17%, two-wheelers 15%, tractors 23%, and commercial vehicles 12% in March 2026.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Event Driven- Middle East Volatility: How Indian Sectors Respond to Higher Crude

Middle East tensions may push Brent crude towards $85-90/barrel, posing inflation and current account deficit risks for India, with varying...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Thematic Report On Indian Auto Sector: GST Reduction Accelerates PV, 2W, CV and Tractor Demand

Q3FY26 saw strong volume growth in auto sector due to GST 2.0 reforms, but rising costs pose margin risks in FY27. Sustainability depends on...

Sudarshan Bhandari

NIFTY Index Earning Revision (Sep): Wipro, BSE, HDFC Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, ICICI Bank

We analyzed NIFTY's consensus for Sep 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in Wipro, BSE, HDFC Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, ICICI Bank, Adani...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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India Auto FY26: Record Retail Masks a Seismic Shift in the Competitive Order

​India's auto sales reach record high in FY26, driven by GST 2.0 and rural demand, with Tata Motors and Mahindra gaining market share.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Thematic Report on India Auto Sector: GST Cuts Drive Volume Growth Across Segments

​India's auto sector saw strong growth in FY26, with PVs up 17%, two-wheelers 15%, tractors 23%, and commercial vehicles 12% in March 2026.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Event Driven- Middle East Volatility: How Indian Sectors Respond to Higher Crude

​Middle East tensions may push Brent crude towards $85-90/barrel, posing inflation and current account deficit risks for India, with varying...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Thematic Report On Indian Auto Sector: GST Reduction Accelerates PV, 2W, CV and Tractor Demand

​Q3FY26 saw strong volume growth in auto sector due to GST 2.0 reforms, but rising costs pose margin risks in FY27. Sustainability depends on...

Sudarshan Bhandari

NIFTY Index Earning Revision (Sep): Wipro, BSE, HDFC Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, ICICI Bank

We analyzed NIFTY's consensus for Sep 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in Wipro, BSE, HDFC Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, ICICI Bank, Adani...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

India's auto sales reach record high in FY26, driven by GST 2.0 and rural demand, with Tata Motors and Mahindra gaining market share.

India's auto sector saw strong growth in FY26, with PVs up 17%, two-wheelers 15%, tractors 23%, and commercial vehicles 12% in March 2026.

Middle East tensions may push Brent crude towards $85-90/barrel, posing inflation and current account deficit risks for India, with varying...

Q3FY26 saw strong volume growth in auto sector due to GST 2.0 reforms, but rising costs pose margin risks in FY27. Sustainability depends on...