Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

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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Event-Driven

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<li>It is important for investors to not get swayed by popular narratives and instead look at the data and historical patterns to make informed decisions. </li>
<li>While a large short position by FIIs may seem concerning, it could actually signal a potential opportunity for positive returns in the Nifty 50 index. </li>
<li>By understanding the reasons behind this contrarian move and the historical trends, investors can navigate bet when FII's short positions are high.</li>
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It is important for investors to not get swayed by popular narratives and instead look at the data and historical patterns to make informed decisions. 
While a large short position by FIIs may seem concerning, it could actually signal a potential opportunity for positive returns in the Nifty 50 index. 
By understanding the reasons behind this contrarian move and the historical trends, investors can navigate bet when FII's short positions are high.


FII's High Short Positions on Indian Markets : Crisis or Opportunity

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Inflation is poised to trend lower in FY26 due to improving food supply conditions, a benign global commodity environment, and supportive monsoon expectations, risks from climate and geopolitical uncertainties.</li>
<li>Looking ahead, the continued moderation in inflation, combined with the government’s commitment to fiscal consolidation, creates a favourable backdrop for further monetary easing.</li>
<li>A watchful policy stance and responsive fiscal-monetary coordination will be critical to sustaining the disinflation path.</li>
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Inflation is poised to trend lower in FY26 due to improving food supply conditions, a benign global commodity environment, and supportive monsoon expectations, risks from climate and geopolitical uncertainties.
Looking ahead, the continued moderation in inflation, combined with the government’s commitment to fiscal consolidation, creates a favourable backdrop for further monetary easing.
A watchful policy stance and responsive fiscal-monetary coordination will be critical to sustaining the disinflation path.


Charted Insights: India’s Inflation Trajectory - What Lies Ahead in FY26?

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<li>FII flows still influence market trends, even as domestic flows have gained prominence, especially during global macro uncertainty. </li>
<li>Current correction is in line with past episodes, both in terms of depth and scale of selling, suggesting we may be closer to the mature phase of the downturn.</li>
<li>We did data deep dive of FII flows how it has impacted markets in past and what it means for future.</li>
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FII flows still influence market trends, even as domestic flows have gained prominence, especially during global macro uncertainty. 
Current correction is in line with past episodes, both in terms of depth and scale of selling, suggesting we may be closer to the mature phase of the downturn.
We did data deep dive of FII flows how it has impacted markets in past and what it means for future.


Thematic Report : Decoding FII Flows; What History, Market Cycles, and Stock-Level Data Tell Us

Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

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<li>Central banks globally are making rate decisions, with the Fed holding steady while Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the UK announce their decisions today.</li>
<li>Mexico and Canada are central banks to watch, with Fitch forecasting both economies to enter recession in 2025 due to their high US trade exposure.</li>
<li>The US's global reciprocal tariffs, set to be revealed on April 2, have significant implications for the global economy, with the potential to influence central bank policies worldwide.</li>
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Central banks globally are making rate decisions, with the Fed holding steady while Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the UK announce their decisions today.
Mexico and Canada are central banks to watch, with Fitch forecasting both economies to enter recession in 2025 due to their high US trade exposure.
The US's global reciprocal tariffs, set to be revealed on April 2, have significant implications for the global economy, with the potential to influence central bank policies worldwide.


Central Banks Hold Steady Amid Global Economic Uncertainty

Equity Derivatives

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<li>The global auto industry faces significant tariff exposure. Option implied volatility offers a forward-looking assessment of risk.</li>
<li>Chinese car makers started to increase in implied volatility more than the other markets at the beginning of February. They now show the highest risk.</li>
<li>Recent implied volatility trends, asymmetric pricing (skew), and the term structure all seem to indicate that the Indian auto sector is the least exposed to international trade relations.</li>
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The global auto industry faces significant tariff exposure. Option implied volatility offers a forward-looking assessment of risk.
Chinese car makers started to increase in implied volatility more than the other markets at the beginning of February. They now show the highest risk.
Recent implied volatility trends, asymmetric pricing (skew), and the term structure all seem to indicate that the Indian auto sector is the least exposed to international trade relations.


EQD | Volatile Roads: Unveiling Risk in the Asian Auto Industry Through the Options Market

India

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FII's High Short Positions on Indian Markets : Crisis or Opportunity

As FII short positions in Jan-25 reached to highest levels since May-24, it is important to revisit our old analysis which concludes why high short...

Nimish Maheshwari

Charted Insights: India’s Inflation Trajectory - What Lies Ahead in FY26?

Inflation expected to decrease in FY26 with improved food supply and global conditions, creating room for further monetary easing and requiring...

Nimish Maheshwari

Thematic Report : Decoding FII Flows; What History, Market Cycles, and Stock-Level Data Tell Us

FII flows continue to impact market trends amid global uncertainty, with current correction resembling past downturns, signaling a potential...

Nimish Maheshwari

Central Banks Hold Steady Amid Global Economic Uncertainty

Reminder. China Mobile (941 HK) will release 2024 results tonight at 19:00h (HK time) and announce their dividend. Large volume traded yesterday in...

Gaudenz Schneider

EQD | Volatile Roads: Unveiling Risk in the Asian Auto Industry Through the Options Market

Global auto industry faces tariff risk. The option market assigns the highest risk to Chinese car makers. The Indian auto sector appears least...

Gaudenz Schneider

Price Gauge

52-week Range

Market Cap (USDm)

P/E

Dividend (Yield)

FII's High Short Positions on Indian Markets : Crisis or Opportunity

As FII short positions in Jan-25 reached to highest levels since May-24, it is important to revisit our old analysis which concludes why high short...

Nimish Maheshwari

Charted Insights: India’s Inflation Trajectory - What Lies Ahead in FY26?

​Inflation expected to decrease in FY26 with improved food supply and global conditions, creating room for further monetary easing and requiring...

Nimish Maheshwari

Thematic Report : Decoding FII Flows; What History, Market Cycles, and Stock-Level Data Tell Us

​FII flows continue to impact market trends amid global uncertainty, with current correction resembling past downturns, signaling a potential...

Nimish Maheshwari

Central Banks Hold Steady Amid Global Economic Uncertainty

Reminder. China Mobile (941 HK) will release 2024 results tonight at 19:00h (HK time) and announce their dividend. Large volume traded yesterday in...

Gaudenz Schneider

EQD | Volatile Roads: Unveiling Risk in the Asian Auto Industry Through the Options Market

​Global auto industry faces tariff risk. The option market assigns the highest risk to Chinese car makers. The Indian auto sector appears least...

Gaudenz Schneider

Inflation expected to decrease in FY26 with improved food supply and global conditions, creating room for further monetary easing and requiring...

FII flows continue to impact market trends amid global uncertainty, with current correction resembling past downturns, signaling a potential...

Global auto industry faces tariff risk. The option market assigns the highest risk to Chinese car makers. The Indian auto sector appears least...