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

Bajaj Finance: From Credit Tightening to Digital Acceleration – A Transition Year in Motion

RR Kabel Q2FY26: Strong Core, Aggressive Growth Path; Execution Key to Upside

Thematic Report: India’s EV Curve Is Accelerating into Untapped Segments

Thematic Report: Forging a 300 MT Behemoth as India’s Steel Capex Super-Cycle Accelerates

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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Equity Bottom-Up

FSN E-Commerce Ventures (Nykaa) / Equity Bottom-Up

FSN E-Commerce Ventures (Nykaa) (NYKAA IN)

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<li>Nykaa delivered its strongest quarter in two years in Q2 FY26, with GMV up 30% YoY and EBITDA margins expanding 125 bps to 6.8%.
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<li>The results confirm that Nykaa’s profitability driven by owned brands, omnichannel integration, and AI-enabled personalization is firmly turning.</li>
<li>Fashion’s near-term breakeven and continued premiumization in beauty could re-rate Nykaa as a sustainable compounding story.</li>
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Nykaa delivered its strongest quarter in two years in Q2 FY26, with GMV up 30% YoY and EBITDA margins expanding 125 bps to 6.8%.

The results confirm that Nykaa’s profitability driven by owned brands, omnichannel integration, and AI-enabled personalization is firmly turning.
Fashion’s near-term breakeven and continued premiumization in beauty could re-rate Nykaa as a sustainable compounding story.


Nykaa's Omnichannel Strategy Delivers Record Margins Amid Competitive Flux