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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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Karnataka's proposed mineral tax will significantly impact iron ore miners and the steel industry, potentially raising production costs and impacting profitability. </li>
<li>Larsen &amp; Toubro's (L&amp;T) recent ₹10,000 crore order for K9 Vajra-T artillery platforms signifies the company's strength in the defense sector. </li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/waaree-energies-limited-6098abe5-9b91-4859-8170-b98fda2cf7ab" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44031:1" rel="noopener">Waaree Energies (0656504D IN)</a> is accelerating India's renewable energy goals with strategic investments in electrolyzer, lithium-ion storage, and inverter solutions. </li>
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Karnataka's proposed mineral tax will significantly impact iron ore miners and the steel industry, potentially raising production costs and impacting profitability. 
Larsen &amp; Toubro's (L&amp;T) recent ₹10,000 crore order for K9 Vajra-T artillery platforms signifies the company's strength in the defense sector. 

Waaree Energies (0656504D IN) is accelerating India's renewable energy goals with strategic investments in electrolyzer, lithium-ion storage, and inverter solutions. 


#73 India Insight: Iron Ore Taxed, Waaree’s 2000 Cr Investments in EV Batteries, Adani’s Acquisition

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

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<li>India's nuclear power capacity is projected to surge <strong>2.7 times by 2031</strong>, reaching 22.3 GW and creating a lucrative investment landscape. </li>
<li>This expansion will unlock opportunities for companies like <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bharat-heavy-electricals" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:460:1" rel="noopener">Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/walchandnagar-industries" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9114:1" rel="noopener">Walchandnagar Industries (WI IN)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hindustan-construction-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6446:1" rel="noopener">Hindustan Construction Co (HCC IN)</a> in manufacturing, construction, and auxiliary services. </li>
<li>The rollout of 50 Bharat Small Reactors (BSRs) presents a particularly enticing prospect with a projected investment of Rs. 2,00,000 Crore.</li>
</ul>


India's nuclear power capacity is projected to surge 2.7 times by 2031, reaching 22.3 GW and creating a lucrative investment landscape. 
This expansion will unlock opportunities for companies like Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL IN), Walchandnagar Industries (WI IN), and Hindustan Construction Co (HCC IN) in manufacturing, construction, and auxiliary services. 
The rollout of 50 Bharat Small Reactors (BSRs) presents a particularly enticing prospect with a projected investment of Rs. 2,00,000 Crore.


Thematic Report: India's Nuclear Power Boom: A 2.7x Growth Story

Cross-Asset Strategist & Quantitative Analyst, Pennock Idea Hub

Cam Hui

Cross-Asset Strategist & Quantitative Analyst

Pennock Idea Hub

We are creators of independent equity research. The Pennock Idea Hub team are veterans of the investment industry. Much of our team has spent their careers at Merrill Lynch, Deutsche Bank, RBC Capital Markets and Wood Gundy. We have taken every aspect of research back to the studs and returned to first principles. The Pennock Idea Hub marries the interests of the sell and buy side. 

We offer the best research for institutional investors by:

-Only publishing research from veteran analysts
-Eliminate the inherent conflicts of the traditional sell and buy side relationship
-Ensure our team is always accessible; collaboration with clients nurtures our collective success

Cross-Asset & Quantitative Research

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>We are subscribers to Occam’s Razor, or the simplest explanation is the most satisfactory, and recent UFOs sightings are of terrestrial origin.</li>
<li>It’s nevertheless a worthwhile exercise to consider asset return expectations under the scenario of an extra-terrestrial alien invasion.</li>
<li>Our study of an alien invasion opens the door to discussing return studies. Standard assumptions about returns to bonds and equity risk premiums are useful only up to a point.</li>
</ul>


We are subscribers to Occam’s Razor, or the simplest explanation is the most satisfactory, and recent UFOs sightings are of terrestrial origin.
It’s nevertheless a worthwhile exercise to consider asset return expectations under the scenario of an extra-terrestrial alien invasion.
Our study of an alien invasion opens the door to discussing return studies. Standard assumptions about returns to bonds and equity risk premiums are useful only up to a point.


Equity Return Expectations Under An Alien Invasion

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<li>Global oil demand growth is slowing, with projections to reach 103.8 mb/d in 2025. OPEC+ is delaying production increases amid weaker demand &amp; rising competition from non-OPEC producers like U.S.</li>
<li>Geopolitical instability, a renewable energy shift, and challenges like China's slowdown and high global interest rates are reshaping oil market dynamics, affecting prices and economic strategies.</li>
<li>OPEC's influence is waning as non-OPEC players expand and renewable energy adoption grows. The oil market's evolution highlights the urgent need for diversification in energy strategies.</li>
</ul>


Global oil demand growth is slowing, with projections to reach 103.8 mb/d in 2025. OPEC+ is delaying production increases amid weaker demand &amp; rising competition from non-OPEC producers like U.S.
Geopolitical instability, a renewable energy shift, and challenges like China's slowdown and high global interest rates are reshaping oil market dynamics, affecting prices and economic strategies.
OPEC's influence is waning as non-OPEC players expand and renewable energy adoption grows. The oil market's evolution highlights the urgent need for diversification in energy strategies.


Global Oil Market 2025: US, OPEC+ and Much More..

Equity Capital Markets and Advisory Business, Auctus Advisors

Auctus Advisors

Equity Capital Markets and Advisory Business

Auctus Advisors is a specialist Equity Capital Markets and Advisory business with a focus in the Energy Sector. The partners have complementary skill sets, with decades of experience across Equity Capital Markets, Investment Banking and the Energy industry. We have worked at Société Générale, Canaccord Capital, BMO Capital Markets and Schlumberger. Most recently we have worked together for many years at GMP FirstEnergy. Auctus has been set up at the beginning of a new decade in which we see significant opportunities in the Energy space. Globally, demand for energy is at record levels and continues to grow. Conversely, investment in traditional energy sources has been severely constrained. We believe this imbalance creates opportunities for both companies and investors. Auctus provides Corporate Broking, Equity Research and Investment Banking services.

Equity Bottom-Up

Pharos Energy PLC is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company. The Company focuses on growth and returns to stakeholders, headquartered in London and listed on the London Stock Exchange. Pharos Energy has production, development, and exploration interests in Egypt, Israel, and Vietnam.

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<li>The TGT and CNV licenses in Vietnam have been extended by five years, to December 2031 and December 2032, respectively.</li>
<li>In return, Pharos' working interest in the licenses is reduced from 30.5% to 25.3% for TGT and from 25% to 20% for CNV.</li>
<li>This extension is significant for Pharos as it unlocks approximately 5.7 mmboe of resources and immediately adds 0.8 mmboe of 2P reserves.</li>
</ul>


The TGT and CNV licenses in Vietnam have been extended by five years, to December 2031 and December 2032, respectively.
In return, Pharos' working interest in the licenses is reduced from 30.5% to 25.3% for TGT and from 25% to 20% for CNV.
This extension is significant for Pharos as it unlocks approximately 5.7 mmboe of resources and immediately adds 0.8 mmboe of 2P reserves.


Pharos Energy Plc (LSE: PHAR): Five year licence extension adds reserves and unlocks further potential upside

Egypt
Insights on Egypt

#73 India Insight: Iron Ore Taxed, Waaree’s 2000 Cr Investments in EV Batteries, Adani’s Acquisition

Karnataka's mineral tax may impact iron ore miners and steel industry, L&T's ₹10,000 crore defense order showcases strength, Waaree Energies...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Thematic Report: India's Nuclear Power Boom: A 2.7x Growth Story

India's nuclear power capacity set to surge 2.7 times by 2031, creating investment opportunities for companies like BHEL, Walchandnagar & HCC .

Nimish Maheshwari

Equity Return Expectations Under An Alien Invasion

Our study of an alien invasion opens the door to discussing return studies. Standard assumptions about returns to bonds and equity risk premiums...

Cam Hui

Global Oil Market 2025: US, OPEC+ and Much More..

Global oil demand growth is slowing, reshaping market dynamics as OPEC's influence wanes and renewable energy adoption grows, highlighting the...

Nimish Maheshwari

Pharos Energy Plc (LSE: PHAR): Five year licence extension adds reserves and unlocks further potential upside

The TGT and CNV licenses in Vietnam have been extended by five years, to December 2031 and December 2032, respectively.In return, Pharos' working...

Auctus Advisors

#73 India Insight: Iron Ore Taxed, Waaree’s 2000 Cr Investments in EV Batteries, Adani’s Acquisition

​Karnataka's mineral tax may impact iron ore miners and steel industry, L&T's ₹10,000 crore defense order showcases strength, Waaree Energies...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Thematic Report: India's Nuclear Power Boom: A 2.7x Growth Story

​India's nuclear power capacity set to surge 2.7 times by 2031, creating investment opportunities for companies like BHEL, Walchandnagar & HCC .

Nimish Maheshwari

Equity Return Expectations Under An Alien Invasion

Our study of an alien invasion opens the door to discussing return studies. Standard assumptions about returns to bonds and equity risk premiums...

Cam Hui

Global Oil Market 2025: US, OPEC+ and Much More..

​Global oil demand growth is slowing, reshaping market dynamics as OPEC's influence wanes and renewable energy adoption grows, highlighting the...

Nimish Maheshwari

Pharos Energy Plc (LSE: PHAR): Five year licence extension adds reserves and unlocks further potential upside

The TGT and CNV licenses in Vietnam have been extended by five years, to December 2031 and December 2032, respectively.In return, Pharos' working...

Auctus Advisors

Karnataka's mineral tax may impact iron ore miners and steel industry, L&T's ₹10,000 crore defense order showcases strength, Waaree Energies...

India's nuclear power capacity set to surge 2.7 times by 2031, creating investment opportunities for companies like BHEL, Walchandnagar & HCC .

Global oil demand growth is slowing, reshaping market dynamics as OPEC's influence wanes and renewable energy adoption grows, highlighting the...