India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India-focused Independent Equity Research Analyst

Experienced (7 years +) in Sector-Specific Deep Dives and Comprehensive Company Research.

With a sharp focus on the Indian market, I specialize in providing in-depth analysis and insights to investors. Whether it's dissecting various sectors to identify emerging trends or conducting thorough fundamental research on individual companies, I'm dedicated to uncovering valuable opportunities and delivering actionable intelligence.

Passionate about navigating the nuances of the Indian equity landscape, I thrive on deciphering complex market dynamics and distilling them into clear, concise insights. 

While covering a sector or company-specific research, I cover the following :
1. Brief about company/sector
2.  Overall Industry landscape - History, Present and Future trends
3. Thesis and Anti-Thesis
4. Valuations
5. Financial & Forensic Analysis
6. Management Review
7. Key Monitorable Events
8. Guidance and Future Way Ahead

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

2026 High Conviction Ideas: Does the IndiGo Crisis Offer an Entry Point, or Confirms Caution?

Diffusion Engineers: Betting on High-Margin Heavy Engineering Through Historic, Doubled Capex

The Beat Ideas: Aegis Vopak Terminals - Leveraging the Partnership to Dominate India's Tank Storage

The Beat Ideas: Kalyan Jewellers- Scaling New Heights with an Asset-Light Strategy

The Beat Ideas: Elecon Engineering - Defence-Grade Precision, Global-Scale Ambition

Thematic Report: Indian Air Conditioner Industry: The Summer That Tested India’s Cooling Story

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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InterGlobe Aviation Ltd / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>IndiGo’s Q2FY26 performance is expected to disappoint, with higher fuel prices, weak demand, and rupee depreciation sharply eroding margins and reversing the profitability momentum of recent quarters.</li>
<li>Cost pressures are intensifying while yields weaken amid overcapacity and strong competition. The company’s cost advantage is narrowing, raising concerns about margin sustainability and near-term earnings visibility.</li>
<li>With rising costs, currency headwinds, and pricing pressure, IndiGo’s profitability outlook appears challenging. Short-term recovery looks uncertain despite its strong balance sheet and scale advantages.</li>
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IndiGo’s Q2FY26 performance is expected to disappoint, with higher fuel prices, weak demand, and rupee depreciation sharply eroding margins and reversing the profitability momentum of recent quarters.
Cost pressures are intensifying while yields weaken amid overcapacity and strong competition. The company’s cost advantage is narrowing, raising concerns about margin sustainability and near-term earnings visibility.
With rising costs, currency headwinds, and pricing pressure, IndiGo’s profitability outlook appears challenging. Short-term recovery looks uncertain despite its strong balance sheet and scale advantages.


IndiGo Q2FY26 Preview: High Fuel Prices, Currency Pressure, and Weak Seasonal Demand