APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Akshat Shah

APAC IPOs & Placements

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Equity Capital Markets

Travel Food Services / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/travel-food-services-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44175:1" rel="noopener">Travel Food Services Ltd (1450229D IN)</a> is looking to raise about US$238m in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>Travel Food Services Limited (TFS) operates a network of travel quick service restaurants (Travel QSRs) and private lounges in airports.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.</li>
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Travel Food Services Ltd (1450229D IN) is looking to raise about US$238m in its upcoming India IPO.
Travel Food Services Limited (TFS) operates a network of travel quick service restaurants (Travel QSRs) and private lounges in airports.
In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.


Travel Food Services Pre-IPO - Flourishing Takeoff and Takeout Services

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Beat the Street

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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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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bain-capital-specialty-finan" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28761:1" rel="noopener">Bain Capital Specialty Finan (BCSF US)</a> finalizes $1 billion deal to acquire a controlling stake in Manappuram Finance, India’s second-largest gold loan provider.  </li>
<li>India’s GCC sector sees rapid growth, with 24 centres crossing $1 billion in export revenue, contributing $43.6 billion.  </li>
<li>India bans production and export of drugs containing Tapentadol and Carisoprodol, citing unapproved combinations and regulatory concerns.</li>
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Bain Capital Specialty Finan (BCSF US) finalizes $1 billion deal to acquire a controlling stake in Manappuram Finance, India’s second-largest gold loan provider.  
India’s GCC sector sees rapid growth, with 24 centres crossing $1 billion in export revenue, contributing $43.6 billion.  
India bans production and export of drugs containing Tapentadol and Carisoprodol, citing unapproved combinations and regulatory concerns.


#109 India Insight: Bain Capital To Buy Stake in Manappuram, India’s GCC Hits $1B, Bans Drug Exports

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<li>India's retail inflation fell to a 5-month low in January due to easing food prices, while industrial production growth slowed.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hindustan-petroleum-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19342:1" rel="noopener">Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL IN)</a>  has signed an initial agreement with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ntpc-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11842:1" rel="noopener">NTPC Ltd (NTPC IN)</a> to explore LNG sourcing, aiming to support India's rising gas-based power generation.</li>
<li>Sebi's regulatory crackdown on risky derivatives trading has caused a major revenue hit for Indian online brokerages, with trading volumes down 70%.</li>
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India's retail inflation fell to a 5-month low in January due to easing food prices, while industrial production growth slowed.

Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL IN)  has signed an initial agreement with NTPC Ltd (NTPC IN) to explore LNG sourcing, aiming to support India's rising gas-based power generation.
Sebi's regulatory crackdown on risky derivatives trading has caused a major revenue hit for Indian online brokerages, with trading volumes down 70%.


#102 India Insight: India’s Inflation Dips, HPCL-NTPC LNG Deal, SEBI Cracks Down on Brokers

Whirlpool of India / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/whirlpool-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1538:1" rel="noopener">Whirlpool Corp (WHR US)</a> is looking to raise about INR 46bn (US$530m) from selling a stake of about 31% in Whirlpool of India Limited (WHIRL).</li>
<li>In an announcement released on Jan 30, 2025, the firm mentioned its ultimate parent’s intention to sell down its interest in WHIRL from 51% to 20% by mid-to-late 2025.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the past deal performance and other deal dynamics.</li>
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Whirlpool Corp (WHR US) is looking to raise about INR 46bn (US$530m) from selling a stake of about 31% in Whirlpool of India Limited (WHIRL).
In an announcement released on Jan 30, 2025, the firm mentioned its ultimate parent’s intention to sell down its interest in WHIRL from 51% to 20% by mid-to-late 2025.
In this note, we talk about the past deal performance and other deal dynamics.


Whirlpool of India OFS Early Look - Another Large Selldown by Parent

Dr Agarwal's Health Care Ltd / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dr-agarwal-s-health-care-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43984:1" rel="noopener">Dr Agarwal's Health Care Ltd (8140044Z IN)</a> raised around US$350m in its India IPO.</li>
<li>Dr Agarwal’s Health Care is a healthcare/hospital chain in India providing eyecare services, including surgeries; consultations, diagnoses, non-surgical treatments; and sells opticals, contact lens, accessories and eyecare related pharmaceutical products.</li>
<li>We have looked at the company’s past performance and valuations in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the trading dynamics.</li>
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Dr Agarwal's Health Care Ltd (8140044Z IN) raised around US$350m in its India IPO.
Dr Agarwal’s Health Care is a healthcare/hospital chain in India providing eyecare services, including surgeries; consultations, diagnoses, non-surgical treatments; and sells opticals, contact lens, accessories and eyecare related pharmaceutical products.
We have looked at the company’s past performance and valuations in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the trading dynamics.


Dr Agarwal’s Healthcare IPO Trading - Decent Anchor Demand but Subdued Overall Coverage

India

NTPC Ltd. owns and operates power generation plants that supply power to state electricity boards throughout India.  The Company is a public sector undertaking of the Government of India and it also undertakes turnkey consulting projects to set up power plants.

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NTPC Ltd (NTPC IN)

Travel Food Services Pre-IPO - Flourishing Takeoff and Takeout Services

Travel Food Services is looking to raise about US$238m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.

Akshat Shah

#109 India Insight: Bain Capital To Buy Stake in Manappuram, India’s GCC Hits $1B, Bans Drug Exports

Bain Capital Specialty Finan acquires controlling stake in Manappuram Finance, India's second-largest gold loan provider, as India's GCC sector...

Sudarshan Bhandari

#102 India Insight: India’s Inflation Dips, HPCL-NTPC LNG Deal, SEBI Cracks Down on Brokers

India's retail inflation drops to 5-month low, industrial production growth slows. HPCL partners with NTPC for LNG sourcing. Sebi crackdown on...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Whirlpool of India OFS Early Look - Another Large Selldown by Parent

Whirlpool Corporation is looking to raise about INR 46bn (US$530m) from selling a 31% stake in Whirlpool of India Ltd. In this note, we talk about...

Akshat Shah

Dr Agarwal’s Healthcare IPO Trading - Decent Anchor Demand but Subdued Overall Coverage

Dr Agarwal’s Healthcare raised around US$350m in its India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the demand and trading dynamics.

Akshat Shah

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Travel Food Services Pre-IPO - Flourishing Takeoff and Takeout Services

Travel Food Services is looking to raise about US$238m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.

Akshat Shah

#109 India Insight: Bain Capital To Buy Stake in Manappuram, India’s GCC Hits $1B, Bans Drug Exports

​Bain Capital Specialty Finan acquires controlling stake in Manappuram Finance, India's second-largest gold loan provider, as India's GCC sector...

Sudarshan Bhandari

#102 India Insight: India’s Inflation Dips, HPCL-NTPC LNG Deal, SEBI Cracks Down on Brokers

​India's retail inflation drops to 5-month low, industrial production growth slows. HPCL partners with NTPC for LNG sourcing. Sebi crackdown on...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Whirlpool of India OFS Early Look - Another Large Selldown by Parent

Whirlpool Corporation is looking to raise about INR 46bn (US$530m) from selling a 31% stake in Whirlpool of India Ltd. In this note, we talk about...

Akshat Shah

Dr Agarwal’s Healthcare IPO Trading - Decent Anchor Demand but Subdued Overall Coverage

Dr Agarwal’s Healthcare raised around US$350m in its India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the demand and trading dynamics.

Akshat Shah

Bain Capital Specialty Finan acquires controlling stake in Manappuram Finance, India's second-largest gold loan provider, as India's GCC sector...

India's retail inflation drops to 5-month low, industrial production growth slows. HPCL partners with NTPC for LNG sourcing. Sebi crackdown on...