Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

Index Rebalance

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<li>There could be 1 constituent change for the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nifty-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23617:1" rel="noopener">NIFTY Index (NIFTY INDEX)</a> and 5 changes for the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nse-nifty-next-50-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36053:1" rel="noopener">NSE Nifty Next 50 Index (NIFTYJR INDEX)</a> in September.</li>
<li>The review period for the September rebalance ended 31 July, the announcement of the changes will take place later today and implemented at the close of trading on 29 September.</li>
<li>The adds outperformed the deletes in April and May but there has been a narrowing of the spread since then. The spread could widen following the announcement of the changes.</li>
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There could be 1 constituent change for the NIFTY Index (NIFTY INDEX) and 5 changes for the NSE Nifty Next 50 Index (NIFTYJR INDEX) in September.
The review period for the September rebalance ended 31 July, the announcement of the changes will take place later today and implemented at the close of trading on 29 September.
The adds outperformed the deletes in April and May but there has been a narrowing of the spread since then. The spread could widen following the announcement of the changes.


NIFTY50/ NEXT50 Index Rebalance Preview: Announcement Today After Market Close

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>Spirits brands continued growing through premium products, while brewers faced weaker demand due to heavy rains and pricing issues in some states.</li>
<li>India’s liquor market is expanding quickly, but uneven state rules and taxes are creating two separate growth paths- premium spirits rising, mass beer struggling.</li>
<li>The winning strategy is to move up the value chain and manage state regulations well. Premium brands with strong presence across states look best positioned ahead.</li>
</ul>


Spirits brands continued growing through premium products, while brewers faced weaker demand due to heavy rains and pricing issues in some states.
India’s liquor market is expanding quickly, but uneven state rules and taxes are creating two separate growth paths- premium spirits rising, mass beer struggling.
The winning strategy is to move up the value chain and manage state regulations well. Premium brands with strong presence across states look best positioned ahead.


Thematic Report on India’s Alcohol Market: Premiumization Trends and Regulatory Obstacles

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

<ul>
<li>India-UK FTA negotiations officially concluded May 6, 2025, securing tariff-free UK market access for many Indian goods.</li>
<li>Eliminating UK duties boosts Indian textile competitiveness significantly and improves mobility for service professionals, driving trade growth.</li>
<li>Increases optimism for Indian textile, IT, and export-focused stocks as the FTA unlocks substantial new opportunities.</li>
</ul>


India-UK FTA negotiations officially concluded May 6, 2025, securing tariff-free UK market access for many Indian goods.
Eliminating UK duties boosts Indian textile competitiveness significantly and improves mobility for service professionals, driving trade growth.
Increases optimism for Indian textile, IT, and export-focused stocks as the FTA unlocks substantial new opportunities.


India-UK FTA: Early Thoughts on Trade and Opportunity

Index Rebal/Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Index Rebal/Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

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<li>The semiannual index rebal events of the NIFTY 50 index and NIFTY 100 index will take place near the end of September 2026.</li>
<li>There will be one change for NIFTY 50 index and five changes for NIFTY 100.</li>
<li>In this insight, we take a look at our latest flow expectations for the confirmed index changes.</li>
</ul>


The semiannual index rebal events of the NIFTY 50 index and NIFTY 100 index will take place near the end of September 2026.
There will be one change for NIFTY 50 index and five changes for NIFTY 100.
In this insight, we take a look at our latest flow expectations for the confirmed index changes.


Quiddity NIFTY Sep26 Results and Flow Update: 11/12 Correct; ~US$940mn Combined One-Way Flow

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<li>Premiumization is reshaping India's consumer market, with rising demand for high-quality products across FMCG, automobiles, electronics, and luxury goods driven by growing affluence and aspirations.</li>
<li>India’s per capita GDP surpassing $2,500 and increasing digitalization have unlocked significant growth in premium categories, positioning India as a global hotspot for aspirational consumption.</li>
<li>The shift from affordability to quality signals immense opportunities in premium segments, making it essential for businesses to innovate while balancing premium and budget-friendly offerings.</li>
</ul>


Premiumization is reshaping India's consumer market, with rising demand for high-quality products across FMCG, automobiles, electronics, and luxury goods driven by growing affluence and aspirations.
India’s per capita GDP surpassing $2,500 and increasing digitalization have unlocked significant growth in premium categories, positioning India as a global hotspot for aspirational consumption.
The shift from affordability to quality signals immense opportunities in premium segments, making it essential for businesses to innovate while balancing premium and budget-friendly offerings.


Thematic Report: India- World’s Next Hotspot for Premium Brands

India

United Spirits Ltd. manufactures and distributes alcoholic beverages. The Company provides a variety of alcohols and spirits, including whiskey, brandy, and rum. United Spirits also manufactures indian-made foreign liquor brands. United Spirits serves customers worldwide.

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Thematic Report: India- World’s Next Hotspot for Premium Brands

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The Nifty family of indices rebalances at the close today. BSE is down 30% from its high in May and down 14% since the announcement of the NIFTY50...

Brian Freitas

Thematic Report on India’s Alcohol Market: Premiumization Trends and Regulatory Obstacles

​Premium spirits are thriving in India's liquor market, while mass beer struggles due to state regulations and taxes. Moving up the value chain and...

Sudarshan Bhandari

India-UK FTA: Early Thoughts on Trade and Opportunity

​India and UK finalize FTA, granting tariff-free access for Indian goods, boosting textile and service sectors, and sparking optimism for export...

Nimish Maheshwari

Quiddity NIFTY Sep26 Results and Flow Update: 11/12 Correct; ~US$940mn Combined One-Way Flow

From 21st August 2026 close to 15th September 2026 close, the ideas suggested in this insight generated an average return of approximately +6%. The...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Thematic Report: India- World’s Next Hotspot for Premium Brands

​India's rising affluence and aspirations are driving demand for high-quality products across various sectors, making the country a global hotspot...

Nimish Maheshwari

Premium spirits are thriving in India's liquor market, while mass beer struggles due to state regulations and taxes. Moving up the value chain and...

India and UK finalize FTA, granting tariff-free access for Indian goods, boosting textile and service sectors, and sparking optimism for export...

India's rising affluence and aspirations are driving demand for high-quality products across various sectors, making the country a global hotspot...