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

Thematic Report: Indian Pipe Sector Turnaround

Thematic Report: AI's Productivity Gains; Quantifying Revenue Risk for Indian IT

Thematic Report : Impact of Rate Cuts on Profitability of NBFCs and HFCs in India

The Beat Ideas: Samhi Hotels, A Strategic Play on India's Premium Hotels

The Beat Ideas: Bajaj Consumer ~ A Turnaround Play Through Non- ADHO Business

The Beat Ideas: Finolex Industries Ltd ~ Vertically Integrated PVC Manufacturer

The Beat Ideas: CARE Ratings- India’s Only Homegrown CRA Reclaims Its Edge

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

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/astral-poly-technik-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7890:1" rel="noopener">Astral Ltd (ASTRA IN)</a> is a market leader in CPVC and plastic piping systems, with growing presence in adhesives, paints, and water tanks it maintained margins despite industry's headwinds.</li>
<li>New launches like Fire Pro, OPVC, Drain Pro, and valves are expected to contribute INR 450–500 crore annually, driving high-margin growth and portfolio expansion.</li>
<li>Dealers currently hold just 1–2 weeks of inventory, indicating an imminent restocking cycle that could boost near-term volumes.</li>
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Astral Ltd (ASTRA IN) is a market leader in CPVC and plastic piping systems, with growing presence in adhesives, paints, and water tanks it maintained margins despite industry's headwinds.
New launches like Fire Pro, OPVC, Drain Pro, and valves are expected to contribute INR 450–500 crore annually, driving high-margin growth and portfolio expansion.
Dealers currently hold just 1–2 weeks of inventory, indicating an imminent restocking cycle that could boost near-term volumes.


The Beat Ideas: Astral ~ Leader in PVC Pipes, Riding the Restocking Cycle