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>The Indian automobile industry experienced a significant boost in sales in September 2025, driven by delayed purchases and the positive effects of GST reductions.</li>
<li>The increase in retail sales highlights a strong recovery in the sector, which is expected to continue into October as the full impact of the GST cuts becomes clear.</li>
<li>The sector’s strong performance and high consumer demand suggest a positive outlook for the coming months, with several key OEMs set for sustained growth.</li>
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The Indian automobile industry experienced a significant boost in sales in September 2025, driven by delayed purchases and the positive effects of GST reductions.
The increase in retail sales highlights a strong recovery in the sector, which is expected to continue into October as the full impact of the GST cuts becomes clear.
The sector’s strong performance and high consumer demand suggest a positive outlook for the coming months, with several key OEMs set for sustained growth.


The Beat Ideas: Indian Auto Industry: GST Cuts Power Record Festive Sales Surge

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

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<li>The Indian automobile sector is at a critical juncture, with recent GST rate rationalization and the imminent 8th Pay Commission for government employees converging to create a powerful demand stimulus.</li>
<li>These policy-driven catalysts are directly addressing long-standing affordability issues, particularly in the entry-level passenger vehicle and two-wheeler segments, positioning the industry for a multi-year cyclical upswing.</li>
<li>While challenges remain, the clear legislative support and improving macroeconomic environment suggest a significant demand revival, making a fresh look at India's auto OEMs a necessity for investors.</li>
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The Indian automobile sector is at a critical juncture, with recent GST rate rationalization and the imminent 8th Pay Commission for government employees converging to create a powerful demand stimulus.
These policy-driven catalysts are directly addressing long-standing affordability issues, particularly in the entry-level passenger vehicle and two-wheeler segments, positioning the industry for a multi-year cyclical upswing.
While challenges remain, the clear legislative support and improving macroeconomic environment suggest a significant demand revival, making a fresh look at India's auto OEMs a necessity for investors.


Thematic Report on India’s Auto Boom: Is Policy the New Fuel Igniting a Cyclical Revival?

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<li>The GST Council has approved rate cuts , lowering from 28-29% to 18% for 2Ws (&lt;350cc), 3Ws, CVs, tractors and small PVs, while larger cars move to 40% from 43-50%. 
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Price cuts of 2–9% in mass-market vehicles could spur demand just as rural sentiment, interest rates, and fiscal transfers turn supportive, creating a multi-pronged recovery catalyst for OEMs and ancillaries.</li>
<li>The rationalization removes structural distortions, improves affordability, and positions the festive season as a turning point for sector volumes and improved margins, though premium bikes and fleet operators face headwinds.</li>
</ul>


The GST Council has approved rate cuts , lowering from 28-29% to 18% for 2Ws (&lt;350cc), 3Ws, CVs, tractors and small PVs, while larger cars move to 40% from 43-50%. 


Price cuts of 2–9% in mass-market vehicles could spur demand just as rural sentiment, interest rates, and fiscal transfers turn supportive, creating a multi-pronged recovery catalyst for OEMs and ancillaries.
The rationalization removes structural distortions, improves affordability, and positions the festive season as a turning point for sector volumes and improved margins, though premium bikes and fleet operators face headwinds.


GST Reform in Indian Auto Sector: Demand Revival Meets Margin Expansion Ahead of Festive Surge.

Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Sree Capital

Sreemant Dudhoria,CFA

Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Fundamental Research on Listed Indian Companies

Sree Capital

Sree Capital is a platform to share fundamental research on listed Indian companies. We do this research for our own investment

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>We compile our picks across Japan, China and India based on bottom-up triggers in each company.Our top picks in China <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chow-tai-fook-jewellery-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:549:1" rel="noopener">Chow Tai Fook Jewellery (1929 HK) and</a> <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/midea-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43993:1" rel="noopener">Midea Group (300 HK)</a>
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<li>Post our insight <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/dongfeng-motor-489hk-abandoned-restructuring-cash-mcap-can-it-be-a-dark-horse-in-coming-future" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:190701" rel="noopener">Dongfeng Motor(489HK)-Abandoned Restructuring,Cash &gt; MCap : Can It Be A Dark Horse In Coming Future?</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dongfeng-motor-group-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:910:1" rel="noopener">Dongfeng Motor (489 HK)</a> is up 150% driven by delisting offer.</li>
<li>Our top picks in Japan are<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/denso-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18703:1" rel="noopener">Denso Corp (6902 JP)</a>,<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rohm-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2953:1" rel="noopener">ROHM Co Ltd (6963 JP)</a> and in India,it is <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mahindra-mahindra-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16441:1" rel="noopener">Mahindra &amp; Mahindra (MM IN)</a>,<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ashok-leyland-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20104:1" rel="noopener">Ashok Leyland (AL IN) and </a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tvs-motor-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16123:1" rel="noopener">TVS Motor (TVSL IN)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ashok-leyland-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20104:1" rel="noopener"> </a>
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We compile our picks across Japan, China and India based on bottom-up triggers in each company.Our top picks in China Chow Tai Fook Jewellery (1929 HK) and Midea Group (300 HK)

Post our insight Dongfeng Motor(489HK)-Abandoned Restructuring,Cash &gt; MCap : Can It Be A Dark Horse In Coming Future? , Dongfeng Motor (489 HK) is up 150% driven by delisting offer.
Our top picks in Japan areDenso Corp (6902 JP),ROHM Co Ltd (6963 JP) and in India,it is Mahindra &amp; Mahindra (MM IN),Ashok Leyland (AL IN) and TVS Motor (TVSL IN) 



Shortlist Of High Conviction Ideas Across China, Japan, India - August 2025

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<li>Management reiterated a plan to double revenues in 3–4 years, anchored on premiumisation, global expansion, and synergies from the Walter Pack acquisition. 
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<li>Decorative aesthetics is gaining relevance as OEMs push differentiation via design, while exports de-risk domestic cyclicality.</li>
<li>The growth vision is credible, but execution in integrating Walter Pack, sustaining &gt;25% EBITDA margins, and scaling exports to ~15% of sales will determine delivery.</li>
</ul>


Management reiterated a plan to double revenues in 3–4 years, anchored on premiumisation, global expansion, and synergies from the Walter Pack acquisition. 

Decorative aesthetics is gaining relevance as OEMs push differentiation via design, while exports de-risk domestic cyclicality.
The growth vision is credible, but execution in integrating Walter Pack, sustaining &gt;25% EBITDA margins, and scaling exports to ~15% of sales will determine delivery.


The Beat Ideas: SJS Enterprises, A Niche Premiumisation Play

India

TVS Motor Company Limited manufactures motorcycles, mopeds, and scooters. The Company provides spark ignition operated outboard motors, combustion spark ignition engines, critical engines, and transmission parts. TVS Motor Company serves customers in India.

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The Beat Ideas: Indian Auto Industry: GST Cuts Power Record Festive Sales Surge

Indian auto industry sees surge in September 2025 sales due to delayed purchases and GST reductions, with strong recovery expected to continue...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Thematic Report on India’s Auto Boom: Is Policy the New Fuel Igniting a Cyclical Revival?

Recent policy changes in India, including GST rate rationalization and the 8th Pay Commission, are expected to boost demand in the automobile...

Nimish Maheshwari

GST Reform in Indian Auto Sector: Demand Revival Meets Margin Expansion Ahead of Festive Surge.

GST Council approves rate cuts, boosting demand for mass-market vehicles and creating a multi-pronged recovery catalyst for OEMs and ancillaries.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Shortlist Of High Conviction Ideas Across China, Japan, India - August 2025

Here is an update on Midea Group recent results announced on 29Aug, which we missed in the note. For the first six months ended 30 June 2025,...

Sreemant Dudhoria,CFA

The Beat Ideas: SJS Enterprises, A Niche Premiumisation Play

Management aims to double revenues in 3-4 years through premiumisation, global expansion, and synergies from acquisition, with a focus on...

Sudarshan Bhandari

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The Beat Ideas: Indian Auto Industry: GST Cuts Power Record Festive Sales Surge

​Indian auto industry sees surge in September 2025 sales due to delayed purchases and GST reductions, with strong recovery expected to continue...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Thematic Report on India’s Auto Boom: Is Policy the New Fuel Igniting a Cyclical Revival?

​Recent policy changes in India, including GST rate rationalization and the 8th Pay Commission, are expected to boost demand in the automobile...

Nimish Maheshwari

GST Reform in Indian Auto Sector: Demand Revival Meets Margin Expansion Ahead of Festive Surge.

​GST Council approves rate cuts, boosting demand for mass-market vehicles and creating a multi-pronged recovery catalyst for OEMs and ancillaries.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Shortlist Of High Conviction Ideas Across China, Japan, India - August 2025

Here is an update on Midea Group recent results announced on 29Aug, which we missed in the note. For the first six months ended 30 June 2025,...

Sreemant Dudhoria,CFA

The Beat Ideas: SJS Enterprises, A Niche Premiumisation Play

​Management aims to double revenues in 3-4 years through premiumisation, global expansion, and synergies from acquisition, with a focus on...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Indian auto industry sees surge in September 2025 sales due to delayed purchases and GST reductions, with strong recovery expected to continue...

Recent policy changes in India, including GST rate rationalization and the 8th Pay Commission, are expected to boost demand in the automobile...

GST Council approves rate cuts, boosting demand for mass-market vehicles and creating a multi-pronged recovery catalyst for OEMs and ancillaries.

Management aims to double revenues in 3-4 years through premiumisation, global expansion, and synergies from acquisition, with a focus on...