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

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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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<li>SHK reported 12% revenue growth in H1 FY26, but the reported EBITDA margin was compressed due to significant, deliberate investments in new growth initiatives and higher insurance costs.</li>
<li>The margin compression is temporary, a function of strategic, discretionary capex and opex, which are critical for achieving the management's ambitious 18–20% EBITDA margin target by FY27–FY28.</li>
<li>The market is discounting the value of this forward-looking investment phase; sustained execution on new capacity, coupled with global regulatory shifts favoring organized players, provides a strong catalyst path.</li>
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SHK reported 12% revenue growth in H1 FY26, but the reported EBITDA margin was compressed due to significant, deliberate investments in new growth initiatives and higher insurance costs.
The margin compression is temporary, a function of strategic, discretionary capex and opex, which are critical for achieving the management's ambitious 18–20% EBITDA margin target by FY27–FY28.
The market is discounting the value of this forward-looking investment phase; sustained execution on new capacity, coupled with global regulatory shifts favoring organized players, provides a strong catalyst path.


The Beat Ideas: S.H. Kelkar - A Capex Cycle Poised to Unlock Operating Leverage

S.H. Kelkar & Co

The Beat Ideas: S.H. Kelkar - A Capex Cycle Poised to Unlock Operating Leverage