Chief Economist & Political Strategist, CrossASEAN Research

Prasenjit K. Basu

Chief Economist & Political Strategist

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

Macroeconomics

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<li>With CPI inflation at 2.1%YoY in Jun'25, the real policy rate is +3.4% -- higher than in Jan'25 (+2.19%) before the 100bp of repo rate cuts. </li>
<li>Despite a shift to a larger rate cut (accompanied by reductions in CRR), the RBI is still a bit behind the curve. We expect another 100bp of cuts by Feb'26. </li>
<li>Vegetable deflation will persist through H2CY25, so we expect headline CPI inflation to average 2.9% in FY26, obliging more rate cuts, enabling real GDP growth of 8.5%+ in FY26. </li>
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With CPI inflation at 2.1%YoY in Jun'25, the real policy rate is +3.4% -- higher than in Jan'25 (+2.19%) before the 100bp of repo rate cuts. 
Despite a shift to a larger rate cut (accompanied by reductions in CRR), the RBI is still a bit behind the curve. We expect another 100bp of cuts by Feb'26. 
Vegetable deflation will persist through H2CY25, so we expect headline CPI inflation to average 2.9% in FY26, obliging more rate cuts, enabling real GDP growth of 8.5%+ in FY26. 


India: More Rate Cuts Likely as Inflation Edges to the Bottom of RBI's Target Range

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

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

SBI (State Bank of India) / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/state-bank-of-india" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:160:1" rel="noopener">State Bank Of India (SBIN IN)</a> plans to raise around US$3bn via a QIP. The deal is very well flagged and we wrote on it last week.</li>
<li>Although the stock has been running up a bit going into the deal and the previous deal didn’t do well.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the placement and run the deal through our ECM framework.</li>
</ul>



State Bank Of India (SBIN IN) plans to raise around US$3bn via a QIP. The deal is very well flagged and we wrote on it last week.
Although the stock has been running up a bit going into the deal and the previous deal didn’t do well.
In this note, we will talk about the placement and run the deal through our ECM framework.


SBI US$3bn QIP - No Surprises - Not the World’s Best Kept Secret

<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/anthem-biosciences" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44206:1" rel="noopener">Anthem Biosciences (1234D IN)</a> is looking to raise 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>
</ul>



Anthem Biosciences (1234D IN) is looking to raise 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 - Thoughts on Peer Comp and Valuation

Travel Food Services / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>
<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> raised about US$233m in its 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>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>
</ul>



Travel Food Services Ltd (1450229D IN) raised about US$233m in its India IPO.
Travel Food Services Limited (TFS) operates a network of travel quick service restaurants (Travel QSRs) and private lounges in airports.
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.


Travel Food Services IPO Trading - Decent Anchor; Subdued Overall Demand

India

ICICI Bank Limited operates as a bank. The Bank offers saving accounts, loans, debit, credit cards, insurance, investments, mortgages, and online banking services. ICICI Bank serves customers worldwide.

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ICICI Bank Ltd (ICICIBC IN)

India: More Rate Cuts Likely as Inflation Edges to the Bottom of RBI's Target Range

Despite faster easing, RBI is still behind the curve with real policy rate at +3.4%. Vegetable deflation to persist Jul-Dec'25, prompting 100bp...

Prasenjit K. Basu

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

SBI US$3bn QIP - No Surprises - Not the World’s Best Kept Secret

State Bank Of India (SBIN IN) plans to raise around US$3bn via a QIP. The deal is very well flagged and we wrote on it last week.

Sumeet Singh

Anthem Biosciences IPO - Thoughts on Peer Comp and Valuation

Anthem Biosciences is looking to raise about US$397m in its India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the peer comp and IPO valuations.

Akshat Shah

Travel Food Services IPO Trading - Decent Anchor; Subdued Overall Demand

Travel Food Services (TFS) raised about US$233m in its India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the demand and trading dynamics.

Akshat Shah

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India: More Rate Cuts Likely as Inflation Edges to the Bottom of RBI's Target Range

​Despite faster easing, RBI is still behind the curve with real policy rate at +3.4%. Vegetable deflation to persist Jul-Dec'25, prompting 100bp...

Prasenjit K. Basu

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

SBI US$3bn QIP - No Surprises - Not the World’s Best Kept Secret

State Bank Of India (SBIN IN) plans to raise around US$3bn via a QIP. The deal is very well flagged and we wrote on it last week.

Sumeet Singh

Anthem Biosciences IPO - Thoughts on Peer Comp and Valuation

Anthem Biosciences is looking to raise about US$397m in its India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the peer comp and IPO valuations.

Akshat Shah

Travel Food Services IPO Trading - Decent Anchor; Subdued Overall Demand

Travel Food Services (TFS) raised about US$233m in its India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the demand and trading dynamics.

Akshat Shah

Despite faster easing, RBI is still behind the curve with real policy rate at +3.4%. Vegetable deflation to persist Jul-Dec'25, prompting 100bp...