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

Schloss Bangalore Ltd / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/schloss-bangalore-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43983:1" rel="noopener">Schloss Bangalore Ltd (SCHBL IN)</a> is looking to raise about US$409m in its India IPO. The deal has been downsized from an earlier size of around US$600m.</li>
<li>It is a luxury hospitality company which owns, operates, manages and develops luxury hotels and resorts under ‘The Leela’ brand, through direct ownership and hotel management agreements with third-party owners.</li>
<li>We have looked at the company’s past performance in our previous notes. In this note, we talk about the RHP updates.</li>
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Schloss Bangalore Ltd (SCHBL IN) is looking to raise about US$409m in its India IPO. The deal has been downsized from an earlier size of around US$600m.
It is a luxury hospitality company which owns, operates, manages and develops luxury hotels and resorts under ‘The Leela’ brand, through direct ownership and hotel management agreements with third-party owners.
We have looked at the company’s past performance in our previous notes. In this note, we talk about the RHP updates.


Schloss Bangalore IPO - Growth Has Softened; Corporate Structure Reorganised

Belrise Industries / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/belrise-industries" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44122:1" rel="noopener">Belrise Industries (9156339Z IN)</a> is looking to raise about US$255m in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>Belrise Industries is an automotive component manufacturing company based in India offering a diverse range of safety critical systems and other engineering solutions for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, commercial and agri-vehicles.</li>
<li>We have looked at the company’s past performance in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the IPO valuations.</li>
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Belrise Industries (9156339Z IN) is looking to raise about US$255m in its upcoming India IPO.
Belrise Industries is an automotive component manufacturing company based in India offering a diverse range of safety critical systems and other engineering solutions for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, commercial and agri-vehicles.
We have looked at the company’s past performance in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the IPO valuations.


Belrise Industries IPO - RHP Updates & Thoughts on Peer Comp and Valuation

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/belrise-industries" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44122:1" rel="noopener">Belrise Industries (9156339Z IN)</a> is looking to raise about US$255m in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>Belrise Industries is an automotive component manufacturing company based in India offering a diverse range of safety critical systems and other engineering solutions for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, commercial and agri-vehicles.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.</li>
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Belrise Industries (9156339Z IN) is looking to raise about US$255m in its upcoming India IPO.
Belrise Industries is an automotive component manufacturing company based in India offering a diverse range of safety critical systems and other engineering solutions for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, commercial and agri-vehicles.
In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.


Belrise Industries Pre-IPO - Expansion Plans and Related Party Risks

Dorf-Ketal Chemicals Ltd / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dorf-ketal-chemicals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44325:1" rel="noopener">Dorf-Ketal Chemicals Ltd (998552Z IN)</a> (DKCI) is looking to raise about US$579m in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>DKCI is an R&amp;D and innovation-focused global manufacturer and supplier of specialty chemicals, catering to hydrocarbons and industrial supply chains, and customers with diverse applications across various industrial segments.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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Dorf-Ketal Chemicals Ltd (998552Z IN) (DKCI) is looking to raise about US$579m in its upcoming India IPO.
DKCI is an R&amp;D and innovation-focused global manufacturer and supplier of specialty chemicals, catering to hydrocarbons and industrial supply chains, and customers with diverse applications across various industrial segments.
In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.


Dorf-Ketal Chemicals India Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Elevated Borrowings and Tariff Uncertainty

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>The RBI’s March 2025 surveys highlight a balanced recovery, with easing inflation expectations, strong rural sentiment, and sector-specific growth prospects across banking, manufacturing, and services.</li>
<li>With moderate credit growth and consumer confidence improving, sectors like agri-finance, retail, and infrastructure are poised for growth, while inflationary pressures and currency depreciation may impact import-dependent companies.</li>
<li>India's economic recovery is steady, with sector-specific positioning crucial. As rural confidence rises and inflation expectations moderate, growth opportunities are more identifiable, especially in rural finance and manufacturing.</li>
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The RBI’s March 2025 surveys highlight a balanced recovery, with easing inflation expectations, strong rural sentiment, and sector-specific growth prospects across banking, manufacturing, and services.
With moderate credit growth and consumer confidence improving, sectors like agri-finance, retail, and infrastructure are poised for growth, while inflationary pressures and currency depreciation may impact import-dependent companies.
India's economic recovery is steady, with sector-specific positioning crucial. As rural confidence rises and inflation expectations moderate, growth opportunities are more identifiable, especially in rural finance and manufacturing.


India

Hindustan Unilever Limited manufactures and distributes consumer products. The Company offers soap, detergent, personal care products and processed food, ice creams, cooking oils, and other related products. Hindustan Unilever serves customers worldwide.

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Hindustan Unilever (HUVR IN)

Schloss Bangalore IPO - Growth Has Softened; Corporate Structure Reorganised

Schloss Bangalore Limited (SBL) is looking to raise about US$409m in its India IPO. The deal has been downsized from an earlier size of around...

Akshat Shah

Belrise Industries IPO - RHP Updates & Thoughts on Peer Comp and Valuation

Belrise Industries Limited is looking to raise about US$252m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the IPO valuations.

Akshat Shah

Dorf-Ketal Chemicals India Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Elevated Borrowings and Tariff Uncertainty

Dorf-Ketal Chemicals India is looking to raise about US$579m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of...

Akshat Shah

RBI Forward-Looking Survey Analysis

RBI surveys show balanced recovery in India, with rural sentiment strong and growth prospects in banking, manufacturing, and services. Sector...

Nimish Maheshwari

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Schloss Bangalore IPO - Growth Has Softened; Corporate Structure Reorganised

Schloss Bangalore Limited (SBL) is looking to raise about US$409m in its India IPO. The deal has been downsized from an earlier size of around...

Akshat Shah

Belrise Industries IPO - RHP Updates & Thoughts on Peer Comp and Valuation

Belrise Industries Limited is looking to raise about US$252m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the IPO valuations.

Akshat Shah

Belrise Industries Pre-IPO - Expansion Plans and Related Party Risks

Belrise Industries Limited is looking to raise about US$255m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the company’s historical...

Akshat Shah

Dorf-Ketal Chemicals India Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Elevated Borrowings and Tariff Uncertainty

Dorf-Ketal Chemicals India is looking to raise about US$579m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of...

Akshat Shah

RBI Forward-Looking Survey Analysis

​RBI surveys show balanced recovery in India, with rural sentiment strong and growth prospects in banking, manufacturing, and services. Sector...

Nimish Maheshwari

RBI surveys show balanced recovery in India, with rural sentiment strong and growth prospects in banking, manufacturing, and services. Sector...