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

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bank-of-baroda" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:545:1" rel="noopener">Bank Of Baroda (BOB IN)</a> is looking to raise about INR 85bn (US$980m) in its upcoming qualified institutional placement (QIP).</li>
<li>In an announcement released on Feb 13, 2025, BOB mentioned its board’s approval to raise upto INR85bn via various modes including a QIP. Since then, the shares have corrected 1.2%.</li>
<li>The deal would be a relatively large one to digest at 39 days of three month ADV. The company’s last fundraise did not do well.</li>
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Bank Of Baroda (BOB IN) is looking to raise about INR 85bn (US$980m) in its upcoming qualified institutional placement (QIP).
In an announcement released on Feb 13, 2025, BOB mentioned its board’s approval to raise upto INR85bn via various modes including a QIP. Since then, the shares have corrected 1.2%.
The deal would be a relatively large one to digest at 39 days of three month ADV. The company’s last fundraise did not do well.


Bank of Baroda QIP Early Look - Well Flagged but Last Deal Did Not Do Well

Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist, Clifton Derivatives

John Ley

Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist

Clifton Derivatives

Independent derivative and volatility research firm focusing on events/catalysts, earnings, relative value and cross asset volatility strategies.

Equity Derivatives

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<li>The Nifty snapped its losing streak with a sharp rebound, rising 1.92% for the week.</li>
<li>Implied volatility struggled to hold up, trading lower through most of the week.</li>
<li>We break down the implied vs. historic vol relationship and what it signals for traders.</li>
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The Nifty snapped its losing streak with a sharp rebound, rising 1.92% for the week.
Implied volatility struggled to hold up, trading lower through most of the week.
We break down the implied vs. historic vol relationship and what it signals for traders.


Nifty Index Options Weekly (Mar 03 – 07): Rebound Ends Extended Losing Streak

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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Forensic Accounting

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jai-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7124:1" rel="noopener">Jai Corp Ltd (JFI IN)</a> allegedly misappropriated INR2,434 crore from investors, diverted funds offshore, and engaged in fraudulent trading, triggering CBI probe into financial misconduct, money laundering, illegal stock manipulation.</li>
<li>The Bombay High Court directed a CBI investigation after allegations surfaced of fake exports, foreign currency loan diversion, and fund rotation through shell companies in Mauritius and Jersey.</li>
<li>Jai Corp claims no official notice of the FIR yet but pledges full cooperation; investors await regulatory actions from SEBI, RBI, and ED, which could impact the company's financial standing.</li>
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Jai Corp Ltd (JFI IN) allegedly misappropriated INR2,434 crore from investors, diverted funds offshore, and engaged in fraudulent trading, triggering CBI probe into financial misconduct, money laundering, illegal stock manipulation.
The Bombay High Court directed a CBI investigation after allegations surfaced of fake exports, foreign currency loan diversion, and fund rotation through shell companies in Mauritius and Jersey.
Jai Corp claims no official notice of the FIR yet but pledges full cooperation; investors await regulatory actions from SEBI, RBI, and ED, which could impact the company's financial standing.


Jai Corp Ltd Under CBI Investigation: Allegations of Fund Diversion and Money Laundering

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

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/reliance-industries-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:198:1" rel="noopener">Reliance Industries (RIL IN)</a> faces a $2.81 billion demand in a gas dispute, plans to challenge Delhi High Court ruling in Supreme Court.</li>
<li>Haldiram's stake sale faces delays as market downturn prompts <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/blackstone-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27166:1" rel="noopener">Blackstone (BX US)</a> to exit, citing high valuations; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/temasek-holdings-pte-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28816:1" rel="noopener">Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd (TMSK SP)</a> interest continues.</li>
<li>SEBI’s new open interest rules may impact BSE’s trading volumes, prompting <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/goldman-sachs-group-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:785:1" rel="noopener">Goldman Sachs Group (GS US)</a> to cut its target price to Rs. 4,880.</li>
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Reliance Industries (RIL IN) faces a $2.81 billion demand in a gas dispute, plans to challenge Delhi High Court ruling in Supreme Court.
Haldiram's stake sale faces delays as market downturn prompts Blackstone (BX US) to exit, citing high valuations; Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd (TMSK SP) interest continues.
SEBI’s new open interest rules may impact BSE’s trading volumes, prompting Goldman Sachs Group (GS US) to cut its target price to Rs. 4,880.


#113 India Insight: Reliance Fights $2.81B Demand, Haldiram’s Deal Stalls, SEBI Hits BSE Volumes.

India

Reliance Industries Ltd. manufactures petrochemicals, synthetic fibers, fiber intermediates, textiles, blended yarn and polyester staple fiber. The Company also owns a petroleum refinery cum petrochemicals complex in Jamnagar, India that produces a wide range of products such as gasoline, superior kerosene oil and liquefied petroleum gas.

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Bank of Baroda QIP Early Look - Well Flagged but Last Deal Did Not Do Well

Bank of Baroda (BOB IN) is looking to raise upto INR85bn (US$980m) in its upcoming QIP. In Feb 2025's filing, it mentioned its board’s approval to...

Akshat Shah

Nifty Index Options Weekly (Mar 03 – 07): Rebound Ends Extended Losing Streak

Nifty snapped a prolonged losing streak, rising 1.92% for the week as volatility trends shifted. We explore the implications of implied vol vs...

John Ley

Jai Corp Ltd Under CBI Investigation: Allegations of Fund Diversion and Money Laundering

Jai Corp Ltd under CBI probe for alleged INR2,434 crore misappropriation, fund diversion, and fraudulent trading; regulatory actions awaited.

Nimish Maheshwari

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

#113 India Insight: Reliance Fights $2.81B Demand, Haldiram’s Deal Stalls, SEBI Hits BSE Volumes.

Reliance Industries challenges $2.81 billion gas dispute ruling, Haldiram's stake sale delayed as Blackstone exits, SEBI rules impact BSE trading...

Sudarshan Bhandari

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Bank of Baroda QIP Early Look - Well Flagged but Last Deal Did Not Do Well

Bank of Baroda (BOB IN) is looking to raise upto INR85bn (US$980m) in its upcoming QIP. In Feb 2025's filing, it mentioned its board’s approval to...

Akshat Shah

Nifty Index Options Weekly (Mar 03 – 07): Rebound Ends Extended Losing Streak

Nifty snapped a prolonged losing streak, rising 1.92% for the week as volatility trends shifted. We explore the implications of implied vol vs...

John Ley

Jai Corp Ltd Under CBI Investigation: Allegations of Fund Diversion and Money Laundering

​Jai Corp Ltd under CBI probe for alleged INR2,434 crore misappropriation, fund diversion, and fraudulent trading; regulatory actions awaited.

Nimish Maheshwari

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

#113 India Insight: Reliance Fights $2.81B Demand, Haldiram’s Deal Stalls, SEBI Hits BSE Volumes.

​Reliance Industries challenges $2.81 billion gas dispute ruling, Haldiram's stake sale delayed as Blackstone exits, SEBI rules impact BSE trading...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Jai Corp Ltd under CBI probe for alleged INR2,434 crore misappropriation, fund diversion, and fraudulent trading; regulatory actions awaited.

Reliance Industries challenges $2.81 billion gas dispute ruling, Haldiram's stake sale delayed as Blackstone exits, SEBI rules impact BSE trading...