15 Essential Power BI Charts Explained | When to Use & Avoid | Data Analyst Guide

Welcome to this special Power BI Chart Series by Himansh Upadhyay 🚀

Most analysts only build dashboards, but very few truly understand the logic behind chart selection. In this video, I break down 15 of the most important Power BI charts—explaining what they are, when to use them, and when NOT to use them.

From Column Charts to KPI Visuals, you’ll learn how to transform raw data into clear, impactful stories.
Whether you are a Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Business Analyst, or a student, mastering visualization will make you stand out.

✅ What you’ll learn in this video:

Difference between Column, Bar, and Line Charts

Why Pie and Donut Charts can mislead if used wrong

How to show proportions using TreeMap & Funnel Charts

The role of KPI, Card, and Gauge visuals in dashboards

When to use Combo Charts for dual insights

The golden rules of data storytelling with Power BI

👉 To make it even easier, I have prepared a detailed PDF Guide explaining every chart step by step.
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📌 About Me:
With 15+ freelance projects delivered successfully, I know how critical chart selection & storytelling is for data-driven decision-making.
Through my firm HiLyst Analytics, I provide One Step Solutions for Startups, MSMEs, and Enterprises—Powerful Dashboards, KPI-driven Insights, and Automation.
🔥 If you’re serious about data storytelling, this video will give you the clarity & confidence most analysts lack.

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