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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<li>Toyota plans to invest INR 18,103 crore in Maharashtra, starting with a 1 lakh-unit Bidkin plant and targeting nearly 3x India capacity by the 2030s.</li>
<li>India is expected to become Toyota’s fourth-largest manufacturing hub globally, creating stronger volume visibility for listed auto ancillary companies with deep Toyota relationships.</li>
<li>The opportunity is already moving- Bidadi expansion is underway, Bidkin starts in H1 2029, and Toyota India sold a record 3.89 lakh units in CY2025.</li>
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Toyota plans to invest INR 18,103 crore in Maharashtra, starting with a 1 lakh-unit Bidkin plant and targeting nearly 3x India capacity by the 2030s.
India is expected to become Toyota’s fourth-largest manufacturing hub globally, creating stronger volume visibility for listed auto ancillary companies with deep Toyota relationships.
The opportunity is already moving- Bidadi expansion is underway, Bidkin starts in H1 2029, and Toyota India sold a record 3.89 lakh units in CY2025.


Toyota Planning 3x Expansion: These Indian Auto Ancilliaries Winning!

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

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<li>Strong Q2 FY26 performance was driven by the accretive Railways division and domestic EV traction motors, effectively offsetting the deceleration from a major global BEV customer.  </li>
<li>The bankruptcy of three core European competitors has unlocked a substantial INR 2,500-3,000 crore opportunity, accelerating the potential for significant international market share gain and geographic de-risking. </li>
<li>The pivot into Railways, Rare Earth-Free Motors, and advanced robotics reinforces a high-visibility, multi-year growth runway that transcends near-term EV cyclicality and justifies its premium valuation.</li>
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Strong Q2 FY26 performance was driven by the accretive Railways division and domestic EV traction motors, effectively offsetting the deceleration from a major global BEV customer.  
The bankruptcy of three core European competitors has unlocked a substantial INR 2,500-3,000 crore opportunity, accelerating the potential for significant international market share gain and geographic de-risking. 
The pivot into Railways, Rare Earth-Free Motors, and advanced robotics reinforces a high-visibility, multi-year growth runway that transcends near-term EV cyclicality and justifies its premium valuation.


The Beat Ideas: Sona BLW- Capturing Europe’s Void While Building India’s Rail Future

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<li>Uno Minda, a legacy auto components player, is rapidly transforming its business mix by winning high-value orders in the EV and premium segments, significantly outperforming broader industry growth.</li>
<li>A strategic pivot, fueled by capex, is set to elevate thecompany's "kit value" per vehicle, diversify revenue streams, and strengthen its leadership in the dynamic auto market.</li>
<li>With its strong order book and aggressive expansion into new technologies, Uno Minda is positioning itself for sustained, profitable growth, but its premium valuation requires a keen eye on execution.</li>
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Uno Minda, a legacy auto components player, is rapidly transforming its business mix by winning high-value orders in the EV and premium segments, significantly outperforming broader industry growth.
A strategic pivot, fueled by capex, is set to elevate thecompany's "kit value" per vehicle, diversify revenue streams, and strengthen its leadership in the dynamic auto market.
With its strong order book and aggressive expansion into new technologies, Uno Minda is positioning itself for sustained, profitable growth, but its premium valuation requires a keen eye on execution.


The Beat Ideas: Uno Minda - Can It Balance Legacy and Next-Gen Mobility?

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

Belrise Industries / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/belrise-industries" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44122:1" rel="noopener">Belrise Industries (9156339Z IN)</a> is looking to raise about US$255m in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>Belrise Industries is an automotive component manufacturing company based in India offering a diverse range of safety critical systems and other engineering solutions for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, commercial and agri-vehicles.</li>
<li>We have looked at the company’s past performance in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the IPO valuations.</li>
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Belrise Industries (9156339Z IN) is looking to raise about US$255m in its upcoming India IPO.
Belrise Industries is an automotive component manufacturing company based in India offering a diverse range of safety critical systems and other engineering solutions for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, commercial and agri-vehicles.
We have looked at the company’s past performance in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the IPO valuations.


Belrise Industries IPO - RHP Updates & Thoughts on Peer Comp and Valuation

Clarence Chu

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ask-automotive" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39866:1" rel="noopener">Ask Automotive (7175293Z IN)</a> is looking to raise around US$145m in its upcoming India IPO. </li>
<li>ASK Automotive (ASKA) is the largest manufacturer of brake-shoe and advanced braking (AB) systems for 2Ws in India, in terms of FY23 production volume for OEMs and the branded IAM.</li>
<li>As per CRISIL, it had an approximate 50% market share in said market. The IPO is expected to consist of 100% secondary shares, with promoters trimming their stakes.</li>
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Ask Automotive (7175293Z IN) is looking to raise around US$145m in its upcoming India IPO. 
ASK Automotive (ASKA) is the largest manufacturer of brake-shoe and advanced braking (AB) systems for 2Ws in India, in terms of FY23 production volume for OEMs and the branded IAM.
As per CRISIL, it had an approximate 50% market share in said market. The IPO is expected to consist of 100% secondary shares, with promoters trimming their stakes.


ASK Automotive Pre-IPO - Business Has Been Resilient, Although Concentration Risk Remains Elevated

India

Uno Minda is a leading Indian manufacturer and global supplier of innovative automotive components and systems for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). The company specializes in products such as lighting systems, alloy wheels, switches, seating systems, and acoustic products, serving passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and two- and three-wheelers, including electric and hybrid platforms. Uno Minda is headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana, India, and was founded in 1958.

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Toyota Planning 3x Expansion: These Indian Auto Ancilliaries Winning!

Toyota to invest INR 18,103 crore in Maharashtra, aiming for 3x capacity by 2030s, making India its fourth-largest manufacturing hub globally.

Sudarshan Bhandari

The Beat Ideas: Sona BLW- Capturing Europe’s Void While Building India’s Rail Future

Strong Q2FY26 performance driven by Railways division and domestic EV traction motors offsetting deceleration from global BEV customer. Pivot into...

Nimish Maheshwari

The Beat Ideas: Uno Minda - Can It Balance Legacy and Next-Gen Mobility?

Uno Minda is rapidly transforming its business mix by winning high-value orders in the EV and premium segments, fueling growth and positioning...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Belrise Industries IPO - RHP Updates & Thoughts on Peer Comp and Valuation

Belrise Industries Limited is looking to raise about US$252m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the IPO valuations.

Akshat Shah

ASK Automotive Pre-IPO - Business Has Been Resilient, Although Concentration Risk Remains Elevated

Ask Automotive (7175293Z IN) is looking to raise around US$145m in its upcoming India IPO. ASK Automotive (ASKA) manufactures brake-shoe and...

Clarence Chu

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Toyota Planning 3x Expansion: These Indian Auto Ancilliaries Winning!

​Toyota to invest INR 18,103 crore in Maharashtra, aiming for 3x capacity by 2030s, making India its fourth-largest manufacturing hub globally.

Sudarshan Bhandari

The Beat Ideas: Sona BLW- Capturing Europe’s Void While Building India’s Rail Future

​Strong Q2FY26 performance driven by Railways division and domestic EV traction motors offsetting deceleration from global BEV customer. Pivot into...

Nimish Maheshwari

The Beat Ideas: Uno Minda - Can It Balance Legacy and Next-Gen Mobility?

​Uno Minda is rapidly transforming its business mix by winning high-value orders in the EV and premium segments, fueling growth and positioning...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Belrise Industries IPO - RHP Updates & Thoughts on Peer Comp and Valuation

Belrise Industries Limited is looking to raise about US$252m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the IPO valuations.

Akshat Shah

ASK Automotive Pre-IPO - Business Has Been Resilient, Although Concentration Risk Remains Elevated

Ask Automotive (7175293Z IN) is looking to raise around US$145m in its upcoming India IPO. ASK Automotive (ASKA) manufactures brake-shoe and...

Clarence Chu

Toyota to invest INR 18,103 crore in Maharashtra, aiming for 3x capacity by 2030s, making India its fourth-largest manufacturing hub globally.

Strong Q2FY26 performance driven by Railways division and domestic EV traction motors offsetting deceleration from global BEV customer. Pivot into...

Uno Minda is rapidly transforming its business mix by winning high-value orders in the EV and premium segments, fueling growth and positioning...