India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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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.

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Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/salzer-electronics-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8103:1" rel="noopener">Salzer Electronics (SZE IN)</a> is aggressively scaling its smart meter business with INR 600–700 crore revenue targeted in FY26, aiming to sell up to 8 lakh units annually.</li>
<li>This diversification into B2B smart metering could double revenues, boost margins, and improve ROCE, transforming Salzer from a niche switchgear player to a full-stack energy solutions provider.</li>
<li>Salzer is no longer a slow-growing industrial supplier: it’s evolving into a high-growth, government-aligned, tech-driven player with strong export and R&amp;D-led optionality.</li>
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Salzer Electronics (SZE IN) is aggressively scaling its smart meter business with INR 600–700 crore revenue targeted in FY26, aiming to sell up to 8 lakh units annually.
This diversification into B2B smart metering could double revenues, boost margins, and improve ROCE, transforming Salzer from a niche switchgear player to a full-stack energy solutions provider.
Salzer is no longer a slow-growing industrial supplier: it’s evolving into a high-growth, government-aligned, tech-driven player with strong export and R&amp;D-led optionality.


The Beat Ideas: Salzer Electronics: Smart Meter Play, A Proxy to India’s Electrification Story

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Akshat Shah

APAC IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bank-of-baroda" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:545:1" rel="noopener">Bank Of Baroda (BOB IN)</a> is looking to raise about INR 85bn (US$980m) in its upcoming qualified institutional placement (QIP).</li>
<li>In an announcement released on Feb 13, 2025, BOB mentioned its board’s approval to raise upto INR85bn via various modes including a QIP. Since then, the shares have corrected 1.2%.</li>
<li>The deal would be a relatively large one to digest at 39 days of three month ADV. The company’s last fundraise did not do well.</li>
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Bank Of Baroda (BOB IN) is looking to raise about INR 85bn (US$980m) in its upcoming qualified institutional placement (QIP).
In an announcement released on Feb 13, 2025, BOB mentioned its board’s approval to raise upto INR85bn via various modes including a QIP. Since then, the shares have corrected 1.2%.
The deal would be a relatively large one to digest at 39 days of three month ADV. The company’s last fundraise did not do well.


Bank of Baroda QIP Early Look - Well Flagged but Last Deal Did Not Do Well

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>UltraTech Cement is entering the Wires &amp; Cables industry with a INR 1,800 crore investment and a plant in Gujarat, aiming for INR 9,000 crore in revenue by 2030. </li>
<li>With strong backward integration and an extensive distribution network, the move could disrupt a fragmented market. </li>
<li>However, incumbents believe scaling and regulatory approvals will be key hurdles, much like Grasim’s entry into paints.</li>
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UltraTech Cement is entering the Wires &amp; Cables industry with a INR 1,800 crore investment and a plant in Gujarat, aiming for INR 9,000 crore in revenue by 2030. 
With strong backward integration and an extensive distribution network, the move could disrupt a fragmented market. 
However, incumbents believe scaling and regulatory approvals will be key hurdles, much like Grasim’s entry into paints.


What Ultratech’s Foray into Wires & Cables Means for Industry Dynamics, Competition, and Growth

Travel Food Services / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/travel-food-services-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44175:1" rel="noopener">Travel Food Services Ltd (1450229D IN)</a> is looking to raise about US$238m in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>Travel Food Services Limited (TFS) operates a network of travel quick service restaurants (Travel QSRs) and private lounges in airports.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.</li>
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Travel Food Services Ltd (1450229D IN) is looking to raise about US$238m in its upcoming India IPO.
Travel Food Services Limited (TFS) operates a network of travel quick service restaurants (Travel QSRs) and private lounges in airports.
In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.


Travel Food Services Pre-IPO - Flourishing Takeoff and Takeout Services

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ultratech-cement-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:181:1" rel="noopener">Ultratech Cement (UTCEM IN)</a> saw a resurgence in demand starting in December. CFO Atul Daga characterized this as a "positive storm," fueled by continuous demand increases that boosted cement prices.  </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ambuja-cements-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14745:1" rel="noopener">Ambuja Cements (ACEM IN)</a> is strategically expanding capacity, aiming for cost leadership, and leveraging group synergies to reach 140 million tons of cement capacity by FY28.  </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jk-cement-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9744:1" rel="noopener">JK Cement Ltd (JKCE IN)</a>’s proposed acquisition of 60% equity in Saifco Cements marks their penetration in Jammu-Kashmir(capacity- 0.42 Mn tons), which is expected to improve profitability, increase production capacity.</li>
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Ultratech Cement (UTCEM IN) saw a resurgence in demand starting in December. CFO Atul Daga characterized this as a "positive storm," fueled by continuous demand increases that boosted cement prices.  

Ambuja Cements (ACEM IN) is strategically expanding capacity, aiming for cost leadership, and leveraging group synergies to reach 140 million tons of cement capacity by FY28.  

JK Cement Ltd (JKCE IN)’s proposed acquisition of 60% equity in Saifco Cements marks their penetration in Jammu-Kashmir(capacity- 0.42 Mn tons), which is expected to improve profitability, increase production capacity.


Themes of India: Cement Industry Q3 Update

India

Ultra Tech Cement Ltd. produces a wide range of cement products. This Company represents the cement operations of Larsen & Toubro which were spun-off into a separate entity in which Grasim Industries holds a majority interest.

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The Beat Ideas: Salzer Electronics: Smart Meter Play, A Proxy to India’s Electrification Story

Salzer Electronics is aggressively expanding its smart meter business, targeting significant revenue growth by FY26 and transforming into a full...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Bank of Baroda QIP Early Look - Well Flagged but Last Deal Did Not Do Well

Bank of Baroda (BOB IN) is looking to raise upto INR85bn (US$980m) in its upcoming QIP. In Feb 2025's filing, it mentioned its board’s approval to...

Akshat Shah

What Ultratech’s Foray into Wires & Cables Means for Industry Dynamics, Competition, and Growth

UltraTech Cement is making a bold move into the Wires & Cables industry with a significant investment, aiming to disrupt the market and achieve...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Travel Food Services Pre-IPO - Flourishing Takeoff and Takeout Services

Travel Food Services is looking to raise about US$238m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.

Akshat Shah

Themes of India: Cement Industry Q3 Update

The overall indian cement industry is going under consolidation where 3-4 big players are gaining market share as well as acquiring different...

Nimish Maheshwari

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The Beat Ideas: Salzer Electronics: Smart Meter Play, A Proxy to India’s Electrification Story

​Salzer Electronics is aggressively expanding its smart meter business, targeting significant revenue growth by FY26 and transforming into a full...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Bank of Baroda QIP Early Look - Well Flagged but Last Deal Did Not Do Well

Bank of Baroda (BOB IN) is looking to raise upto INR85bn (US$980m) in its upcoming QIP. In Feb 2025's filing, it mentioned its board’s approval to...

Akshat Shah

What Ultratech’s Foray into Wires & Cables Means for Industry Dynamics, Competition, and Growth

​UltraTech Cement is making a bold move into the Wires & Cables industry with a significant investment, aiming to disrupt the market and achieve...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Travel Food Services Pre-IPO - Flourishing Takeoff and Takeout Services

Travel Food Services is looking to raise about US$238m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.

Akshat Shah

Themes of India: Cement Industry Q3 Update

The overall indian cement industry is going under consolidation where 3-4 big players are gaining market share as well as acquiring different...

Nimish Maheshwari

Salzer Electronics is aggressively expanding its smart meter business, targeting significant revenue growth by FY26 and transforming into a full...

UltraTech Cement is making a bold move into the Wires & Cables industry with a significant investment, aiming to disrupt the market and achieve...