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.

Read Business Not Stock Prices

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>Hindalco's $10 Billion Expansion to Drive Aluminium and Copper Growth.</li>
<li>BC Jindal Group to Invest $2.5 Billion in India’s Renewable Energy Sector by 2029.</li>
<li>Cement Firms Plan Rs 1.5-Trillion Investment to Meet Growing Demand.</li>
</ul>


Hindalco's $10 Billion Expansion to Drive Aluminium and Copper Growth.
BC Jindal Group to Invest $2.5 Billion in India’s Renewable Energy Sector by 2029.
Cement Firms Plan Rs 1.5-Trillion Investment to Meet Growing Demand.


# 49 India Insight: Hindalco $ 10 Bn Expansion, BC Jindal RE, Cement Firms Plans

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.

<ul>
<li>.Chariot (CHAR LN) C ; Target price £0.45 per share: Commencing drilling operations at high impact well in Morocco – Drilling operations have commenced on the Anchois East well (now named Anchois-3). The well has three objectives.</li>
<li>An initial pilot hole will be drilled to evaluate the potential of the Anchois Footwall prospect, located in an undrilled fault block to the east of the main field with a 2U Prospective Resource estimate of 170 bcf in the main O Sand target.</li>
<li>Our unrisked NAV for this prospect is £0.05/sh. A side-track will then be drilled to intersect and further evaluate the discovered gas sands in the Anchois field, with a current gross 2C Contingent Resource estimate of 637 bcf, in the eastern part of the main fault block of the field. </li>
</ul>


.Chariot (CHAR LN) C ; Target price £0.45 per share: Commencing drilling operations at high impact well in Morocco – Drilling operations have commenced on the Anchois East well (now named Anchois-3). The well has three objectives.
An initial pilot hole will be drilled to evaluate the potential of the Anchois Footwall prospect, located in an undrilled fault block to the east of the main field with a 2U Prospective Resource estimate of 170 bcf in the main O Sand target.
Our unrisked NAV for this prospect is £0.05/sh. A side-track will then be drilled to intersect and further evaluate the discovered gas sands in the Anchois field, with a current gross 2C Contingent Resource estimate of 637 bcf, in the eastern part of the main fault block of the field. 


Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

Equity Bottom-Up

Schlumberger Limited is an oil services company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides a wide range of services, including technology, project management and information solutions to the international petroleum industry as well as advanced acquisition and data processing surveys.

<ul><li>In the second quarter of 2024, Schlumberger showcased a strong ability to capitalize on the ongoing growth cycle while driving efficiency throughout its operations.</li><li>The company reported a 5% increase in revenue compared to the first quarter.</li><li>Schlumberger's adjusted EBITDA grew 11%, and its adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 142 basis points.</li></ul>

In the second quarter of 2024, Schlumberger showcased a strong ability to capitalize on the ongoing growth cycle while driving efficiency throughout its operations.The company reported a 5% increase in revenue compared to the first quarter.Schlumberger's adjusted EBITDA grew 11%, and its adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 142 basis points.

Schlumberger Limited: Shift Toward Natural Gas & Offshore Performance Driving Growth! - Major Drivers

Breaking Down the Mining News of the Day, Money of Mine

Money of Mine

Breaking Down the Mining News of the Day

An ex-underground miner, an ex-investment banker, and an ex-equity research guy breaking down the mining news of the day. It's a bit of entertainment, information, and occasionally some alpha.

Whitehaven Coal Limited mines and sells metallurgical and thermal coals to the global steel, power generation, and metallurgical industries.

<ul><li>Blackwater sell down to Nippon and Jfezenhe Steel for US 1.08 billion upfront</li><li>Deal includes selling 30% of Blackwater, reducing net debt by 150 million and potential future contingent payments</li><li>Transaction costs and transition costs higher than expected, but deal significantly impacts balance sheet and future cash flow</li></ul><p><em>This content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.</em></p>

Blackwater sell down to Nippon and Jfezenhe Steel for US 1.08 billion upfrontDeal includes selling 30% of Blackwater, reducing net debt by 150 million and potential future contingent paymentsTransaction costs and transition costs higher than expected, but deal significantly impacts balance sheet and future cash flowThis content is sourced through publicly available sources and has been machine generated. Information displayed is for general informational purposes only.

Whitehaven Nail the Landing, Patriot look to the Future

Energy Transition | AI | Shifting World Order, Mint Finance

Suhas Reddy

Energy Transition | AI | Shifting World Order

Deep Fundamental Analysis

Mint Finance

Mint Finance's investment research blends deep fundamental analysis with technical & quant insights. Investment strategies straddle across multiple asset classes with risk management embedded into every trade to deliver an outsized reward-to-risk ratio.

Mint Finance's research is centered around three key themes. First, energy transition and climate change. Second, artificial intelligence. Third, shifting world order with its impact across politics and monetary economics.

Commodities

Crude oil is a naturally occurring, unrefined petroleum product composed of hydrocarbon deposits and other organic materials. Crude oil can be refined to produce usable products such as gasoline, diesel and various forms of petrochemicals. It is a nonrenewable resource, also known as a fossil fuel, which means that it can't be replaced naturally at the rate we consume it and is therefore a limited resource.

<ul>
<li>For the week ending 16/Aug, US crude inventories dropped by 4.6 mb, exceeding the expected 2 mb drawdown. Gasoline and distillate stocks also declined, surpassing analyst expectations.</li>
<li>US natural gas inventories rise 35 bcf for the week ending 16/Aug, exceeding analyst expectations of a 26 bcf buildup. Inventories are 12.6% above the 5-year seasonal average.</li>
<li>UBS cut its target prices on Halliburton and Schlumberger but raised it for ExxonMobil and Occidental. Jefferies lowered its target price on Chevron.</li>
</ul>


For the week ending 16/Aug, US crude inventories dropped by 4.6 mb, exceeding the expected 2 mb drawdown. Gasoline and distillate stocks also declined, surpassing analyst expectations.
US natural gas inventories rise 35 bcf for the week ending 16/Aug, exceeding analyst expectations of a 26 bcf buildup. Inventories are 12.6% above the 5-year seasonal average.
UBS cut its target prices on Halliburton and Schlumberger but raised it for ExxonMobil and Occidental. Jefferies lowered its target price on Chevron.


[ETP 2024/34] Oil Slips on Weak Economic Indicators in US & China; Nat Gas Battles Oversupply

Energy
Insights in the Energy Space

# 49 India Insight: Hindalco $ 10 Bn Expansion, BC Jindal RE, Cement Firms Plans

Major investments in the aluminium, copper, renewable energy, and cement sectors are set to drive growth and meet increasing demand in India.

Sudarshan Bhandari

AUCTUS ON FRIDAY - 16/08/2024

Commencing drilling operations at high impact well in Morocco – Drilling operations have commenced on the Anchois East well (now named Anchois-3).

Auctus Advisors

Schlumberger Limited: Shift Toward Natural Gas & Offshore Performance Driving Growth! - Major Drivers

In the second quarter of 2024, Schlumberger showcased a strong ability to capitalize on the ongoing growth cycle while driving efficiency...

Baptista Research

Whitehaven Nail the Landing, Patriot look to the Future

The sell down of 30% of Blackwater to Nippon and Jfezenhe Steel for US $1.08 billion reduces net debt and incurs additional costs, with potential...

Money of Mine

[ETP 2024/34] Oil Slips on Weak Economic Indicators in US & China; Nat Gas Battles Oversupply

Despite US crude stock plunging 4.6mb, prices fell on weak economic data from the US & China. The EU reached its 90% gas storage goal early. UBS...

Mint Finance

# 49 India Insight: Hindalco $ 10 Bn Expansion, BC Jindal RE, Cement Firms Plans

​Major investments in the aluminium, copper, renewable energy, and cement sectors are set to drive growth and meet increasing demand in India.

Sudarshan Bhandari

AUCTUS ON FRIDAY - 16/08/2024

Commencing drilling operations at high impact well in Morocco – Drilling operations have commenced on the Anchois East well (now named Anchois-3).

Auctus Advisors

Schlumberger Limited: Shift Toward Natural Gas & Offshore Performance Driving Growth! - Major Drivers

In the second quarter of 2024, Schlumberger showcased a strong ability to capitalize on the ongoing growth cycle while driving efficiency...

Baptista Research

Whitehaven Nail the Landing, Patriot look to the Future

The sell down of 30% of Blackwater to Nippon and Jfezenhe Steel for US $1.08 billion reduces net debt and incurs additional costs, with potential...

Money of Mine

[ETP 2024/34] Oil Slips on Weak Economic Indicators in US & China; Nat Gas Battles Oversupply

Despite US crude stock plunging 4.6mb, prices fell on weak economic data from the US & China. The EU reached its 90% gas storage goal early. UBS...

Mint Finance

Major investments in the aluminium, copper, renewable energy, and cement sectors are set to drive growth and meet increasing demand in India.