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

Anthem Biosciences / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/anthem-biosciences" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44206:1" rel="noopener">Anthem Biosciences (1234D IN)</a> raised about US$397m in its India IPO.</li>
<li>Anthem Biosciences (ABS) is a contract research, development and manufacturing organisation (CRDMO) with fully integrated operations spanning drug discovery, development, and manufacturing.</li>
<li>We have looked at the company’s past performance in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the peer comp and IPO valuations.</li>
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Anthem Biosciences (1234D IN) raised about US$397m in its India IPO.
Anthem Biosciences (ABS) is a contract research, development and manufacturing organisation (CRDMO) with fully integrated operations spanning drug discovery, development, and manufacturing.
We have looked at the company’s past performance in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the peer comp and IPO valuations.


Anthem Biosciences IPO Trading - Robust Insti Coverage Drives Overall Demand

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

Index Rebalance

Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders  / Index Rebalance

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<li>We forecast 10 stocks moving from MidCap to LargeCap, 11 stocks moving from LargeCap to MidCap, 10 stocks from SmallCap to MidCap, and 13 stocks from MidCap to SmallCap.</li>
<li>From the new listings, 1 stock is expected to be added to Large cap, 2 stocks are expected to be added to Mid Cap, and multiple stocks to Small Cap.</li>
<li>There are multiple stocks among the AMFI changes that will be changes for global indices, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nifty-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23617:1" rel="noopener">NIFTY Index</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nse-nifty-next-50-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36053:1" rel="noopener">NSE Nifty Next 50 Index</a> and/or Nifty Midcap 150 Index in September.</li>
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We forecast 10 stocks moving from MidCap to LargeCap, 11 stocks moving from LargeCap to MidCap, 10 stocks from SmallCap to MidCap, and 13 stocks from MidCap to SmallCap.
From the new listings, 1 stock is expected to be added to Large cap, 2 stocks are expected to be added to Mid Cap, and multiple stocks to Small Cap.
There are multiple stocks among the AMFI changes that will be changes for global indices, NIFTY Index, NSE Nifty Next 50 Index and/or Nifty Midcap 150 Index in September.


AMFI Stock Reclassification Preview (Jun 2025): Active Flows Lead to Passive Flows

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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.

Read Business Not Stock Prices

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>India's Wires &amp; Cables sector is doubling by FY29 with a major 80% capex surge in FY26, driven by infrastructure and exports. </li>
<li>Despite robust supply growth, a significant INR 177.3 billion demand-supply gap by FY30 indicates strong absorption. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/polycab-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27877:1" rel="noopener">Polycab India (POLYCAB IN)</a> leads with high ROIC and growth, while <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/havells-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9158:1" rel="noopener">Havells India (HAVL IN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/apar-industries-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:12511:1" rel="noopener">Apar Industries (APR IN)</a> offer strong capex-driven expansion for investors.</li>
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India's Wires &amp; Cables sector is doubling by FY29 with a major 80% capex surge in FY26, driven by infrastructure and exports. 
Despite robust supply growth, a significant INR 177.3 billion demand-supply gap by FY30 indicates strong absorption. 

Polycab India (POLYCAB IN) leads with high ROIC and growth, while Havells India (HAVL IN) and Apar Industries (APR IN) offer strong capex-driven expansion for investors.


Thematic Report: Wires & Cables Industry~ Exponential Capex Meeting Demand, Key Players to Benefit

Kaynes Technology India / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kaynes-technology-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36436:1" rel="noopener">Kaynes Technology India (KAYNES IN)</a> is looking to raise around US$185m in its upcoming qualified institutional placement (QIP).</li>
<li>In an announcement released on Jan 22, 2025, Kaynes had mentioned its board’s approval to raise up to INR16bn via a QIP. Since then, the shares have corrected 8.6%.</li>
<li>The deal would not be a large one to digest at 4.3 days of three month ADV. The company’s last fundraise did well.</li>
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Kaynes Technology India (KAYNES IN) is looking to raise around US$185m in its upcoming qualified institutional placement (QIP).
In an announcement released on Jan 22, 2025, Kaynes had mentioned its board’s approval to raise up to INR16bn via a QIP. Since then, the shares have corrected 8.6%.
The deal would not be a large one to digest at 4.3 days of three month ADV. The company’s last fundraise did well.


Kaynes Technology QIP Early Look - QIP to Fund Global Expansion Plans

Knowledge Realty Trust / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/knowledge-realty-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44486:1" rel="noopener">Knowledge Realty Trust (258259D IN)</a> is planning to raise about US$558m through its upcoming India IPO. The deal has been downsized from an earlier estimated deal size of about US$712m.</li>
<li>Knowledge Realty Trust (KRT) owns and manages a high-quality office portfolio in India covering 87% of India's office supply and gross absorption between FY16-9M24, as per the CBRE report.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the firm’s historical performance.</li>
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Knowledge Realty Trust (258259D IN) is planning to raise about US$558m through its upcoming India IPO. The deal has been downsized from an earlier estimated deal size of about US$712m.
Knowledge Realty Trust (KRT) owns and manages a high-quality office portfolio in India covering 87% of India's office supply and gross absorption between FY16-9M24, as per the CBRE report.
In this note, we talk about the firm’s historical performance.


Knowledge Realty Trust Pre-IPO - The Positives - Premium Market Positioning, Healthy Forecasts

India

Polycab India Limited produces and distributes electronic equipment. The Company offers cables, wires, fans, switches, lighting, junction boxes, circular lids, and pumps. Polycab India serves customers in India.   

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Polycab India (POLYCAB IN)

Anthem Biosciences IPO Trading - Robust Insti Coverage Drives Overall Demand

Anthem Biosciences (ABS) raised about US$397m in its India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the demand and trading dynamics.

Akshat Shah

AMFI Stock Reclassification Preview (Jun 2025): Active Flows Lead to Passive Flows

We currently forecast 44 migrations for the AMFI July reclassification. Some IPOs could be added to Large/Mid cap. The forecast upward migrations...

Brian Freitas

Thematic Report: Wires & Cables Industry~ Exponential Capex Meeting Demand, Key Players to Benefit

India's Wires & Cables sector set to double by FY29 with 80% capex surge in FY26, driven by infrastructure and exports. Polycab India leads with...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Kaynes Technology QIP Early Look - QIP to Fund Global Expansion Plans

Kaynes Technology (KAYNES IN) has launched an upto INR16bn (US$185m) QIP of around 2.85m shares in a INR5,344.50–Rs5,612/share range, a 0%–4.8%...

Akshat Shah

Knowledge Realty Trust Pre-IPO - The Positives - Premium Market Positioning, Healthy Forecasts

Knowledge Realty Trust (KRT) is planning to raise about US$558m through its upcoming India IPO. The deal has been downsized from an earlier...

Akshat Shah

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Anthem Biosciences IPO Trading - Robust Insti Coverage Drives Overall Demand

Anthem Biosciences (ABS) raised about US$397m in its India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the demand and trading dynamics.

Akshat Shah

AMFI Stock Reclassification Preview (Jun 2025): Active Flows Lead to Passive Flows

We currently forecast 44 migrations for the AMFI July reclassification. Some IPOs could be added to Large/Mid cap. The forecast upward migrations...

Brian Freitas

Thematic Report: Wires & Cables Industry~ Exponential Capex Meeting Demand, Key Players to Benefit

​India's Wires & Cables sector set to double by FY29 with 80% capex surge in FY26, driven by infrastructure and exports. Polycab India leads with...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Kaynes Technology QIP Early Look - QIP to Fund Global Expansion Plans

Kaynes Technology (KAYNES IN) has launched an upto INR16bn (US$185m) QIP of around 2.85m shares in a INR5,344.50–Rs5,612/share range, a 0%–4.8%...

Akshat Shah

Knowledge Realty Trust Pre-IPO - The Positives - Premium Market Positioning, Healthy Forecasts

Knowledge Realty Trust (KRT) is planning to raise about US$558m through its upcoming India IPO. The deal has been downsized from an earlier...

Akshat Shah

India's Wires & Cables sector set to double by FY29 with 80% capex surge in FY26, driven by infrastructure and exports. Polycab India leads with...