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>FM Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to unveil the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 on July 23rd.</li>
<li>Movement of Sensex and Nifty around the Budget day and post that.</li>
<li>What sectors performed best and worst during the last 10 budget days?</li>
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FM Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to unveil the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 on July 23rd.
Movement of Sensex and Nifty around the Budget day and post that.
What sectors performed best and worst during the last 10 budget days?


Mapping Indian Market Performance Around Past 10 Budgets

ASEAN Insight Provider, CrossASEAN Research

Angus Mackintosh

ASEAN Insight Provider

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>The past week saw insights on <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ciputra-development-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5513:1" rel="noopener">Ciputra Development (CTRA IJ)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dci-indonesia-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33592:1" rel="noopener">DCI Indonesia (DCII IJ)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/arwana-citramulia-tbk-pt" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17042:1" rel="noopener">Arwana Citramulia (ARNA IJ)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/thai-beverage-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3656:1" rel="noopener">Thai Beverage (THBEV SP)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/gulf-energy-development-pcl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26038:1" rel="noopener">Gulf Energy Development (GULF TB)</a>.</li>
<li>There were also macro insights on Malaysian Politics and the Indonesian economy together with CrossASEAN Ground Zero which looks at the changing dynamics of commerce, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vinfast-auto-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36550:1" rel="noopener">Vinfast (VFS US)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/grab-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26950:1" rel="noopener">Grab</a>.</li>
<li>The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom-up, from across Southeast Asia.</li>
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The past week saw insights on Ciputra Development (CTRA IJ), DCI Indonesia (DCII IJ), Arwana Citramulia (ARNA IJ), Thai Beverage (THBEV SP), and Gulf Energy Development (GULF TB).
There were also macro insights on Malaysian Politics and the Indonesian economy together with CrossASEAN Ground Zero which looks at the changing dynamics of commerce, Vinfast (VFS US), and Grab.
The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma is filled with an eclectic mix of differentiated substantive, and actionable insights, macro and equity bottom-up, from across Southeast Asia.


The Week That Was in ASEAN@Smartkarma - Ciputra Development, Arwana's Catalyst, and Thai Beverage.

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

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<li>The Union Budget 2024 expectations: Focuse on job creation, rural support, and domestic manufacturing, aiming to drive economic growth and self-reliance.</li>
<li>Employment, housing and Manufacturing will be the key priorities for Modi 3.O.</li>
<li>This Budget can see some Taxation benefits for middle-class salaried individuals by offering improved tax incentives and a simpler tax system.</li>
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The Union Budget 2024 expectations: Focuse on job creation, rural support, and domestic manufacturing, aiming to drive economic growth and self-reliance.
Employment, housing and Manufacturing will be the key priorities for Modi 3.O.
This Budget can see some Taxation benefits for middle-class salaried individuals by offering improved tax incentives and a simpler tax system.


Union Budget 2024 Expectations: The Modi 3.0 Era and Its Impact on India's Economic Growth

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<li>The US Biosecure Act may restrict federal sourcing from China, boosting India's pharmaceutical manufacturing.</li>
<li>India's CDMO market is expected to double in three years, significantly enhancing global competitiveness.</li>
<li>Strategic investments in India's pharmaceutical sector now appear more promising and potentially lucrative.</li>
</ul>


The US Biosecure Act may restrict federal sourcing from China, boosting India's pharmaceutical manufacturing.
India's CDMO market is expected to double in three years, significantly enhancing global competitiveness.
Strategic investments in India's pharmaceutical sector now appear more promising and potentially lucrative.


The Impact of the US Biosecure Act on India's Pharma Export Market

Asia Economist and CEO, Centennial Asia Advisors

Manu Bhaskaran

Asia Economist and CEO

Centennial Asia Advisors

At Centennial Asia Advisors, we tell it like it is. We have no vested interests, no need for a China wall, and no reason to skew our outlook any other way. With over 30 years experience covering Asia’s political economy, you can be sure our conclusions and analyses are based on the unadulterated facts. Through years of fine-tuning our research methodologies, we deliver a quality of macroeconomic analysis few other houses can match.

Centennial Asia Advisors is an independent research and advisory firm that works with governments, multilateral institutions, financial firms and leading MNCs.

Economic Policy and Strategic Advisors

Macroeconomics

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<li>Malaysia’s strong GDP growth in 2Q24 was driven by a broad-based recovery across major economic sectors, with manufacturing making a turnaround after a difficult 2023. </li>
<li>The labour market, domestic demand, and external sector indicators also bode well for the country's growth prospects for the remainder of the year. </li>
<li>Pending the release of the confirmed GDP figures, we expect full-year growth of around 4.8%, up 25bps from our previous view. </li>
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Malaysia’s strong GDP growth in 2Q24 was driven by a broad-based recovery across major economic sectors, with manufacturing making a turnaround after a difficult 2023. 
The labour market, domestic demand, and external sector indicators also bode well for the country's growth prospects for the remainder of the year. 
Pending the release of the confirmed GDP figures, we expect full-year growth of around 4.8%, up 25bps from our previous view. 


Malaysia Economics: Comeback with Strong 2Q24 GDP Growth