Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, 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

HDB Financial Services Ltd / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hdb-financial-services-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44072:1" rel="noopener">HDB Financial Services</a> (HDBFS) is looking to raise around US$1.5bn in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>HDBFS is a leading retail-focused non-banking financial company (NBFC) in India, in terms of total gross loan book size, according to the CRISIL Report.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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HDB Financial Services (HDBFS) is looking to raise around US$1.5bn in its upcoming India IPO.
HDBFS is a leading retail-focused non-banking financial company (NBFC) in India, in terms of total gross loan book size, according to the CRISIL Report.
In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.


HDB Financial Services Pre-IPO - The Positives - Reputed Parent and Strong AUM Growth

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

Event-Driven

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<li>Passive global index trackers sold <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/adani-green-energy-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29012:1" rel="noopener">Adani Green Energy (ADANIGR IN)</a> in November following a big drop in free float for the stock.</li>
<li>There could be more selling in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/adani-green-energy-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:29012:1" rel="noopener">Adani Green Energy</a> in February as the stock is deleted from the same large global index due to failing free float market cap thresholds.</li>
<li>With the company at the center of the U.S indictment focused on bribery charges, active foreign and local investors will be wary of buying the stock.</li>
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Passive global index trackers sold Adani Green Energy (ADANIGR IN) in November following a big drop in free float for the stock.
There could be more selling in Adani Green Energy in February as the stock is deleted from the same large global index due to failing free float market cap thresholds.
With the company at the center of the U.S indictment focused on bribery charges, active foreign and local investors will be wary of buying the stock.


Adani Green Energy (ADANIGR IN): Facing the Passive Boot; But Who Will Buy?

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

Equity Bottom-Up

Adani Energy Solutions / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/adani-transmission-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26712:1" rel="noopener">Adani Transmission (ADANIT IN)</a> is one of the largest private player in transmission.</li>
<li>The management has guided for 20% YOY revenue &amp; EBITDA growth for long term</li>
<li>Alongside it is trying to diversify from transmission &amp; distribution which are regulated by the government and entered in Smart Meters, Cooling Services etc.</li>
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Adani Transmission (ADANIT IN) is one of the largest private player in transmission.
The management has guided for 20% YOY revenue &amp; EBITDA growth for long term
Alongside it is trying to diversify from transmission &amp; distribution which are regulated by the government and entered in Smart Meters, Cooling Services etc.


The Beat Ideas- Adani Energy Solution: Riding the Electricity Wave

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

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<li>GQG acknowledges the seriousness of the charges, but maintains its confidence in the Adani Group companies.</li>
<li>GQG sees a distinction between the allegations against the individuals and the operational strength of the businesses.</li>
<li>The firm believes that the fundamentals of the companies remain strong. GQG will continue to monitor the situation closely.</li>
</ul>


GQG acknowledges the seriousness of the charges, but maintains its confidence in the Adani Group companies.
GQG sees a distinction between the allegations against the individuals and the operational strength of the businesses.
The firm believes that the fundamentals of the companies remain strong. GQG will continue to monitor the situation closely.


GQG Remains Bullish on Adani Despite US Indictment

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<li>Adani Group's handling of U.S. FCPA investigation disclosures highlights significant lapses in transparency, including delayed and contradictory statements.</li>
<li>Inconsistent disclosures and wrong disclosure about US investigations raising red flags for regulatory compliance and governance.</li>
<li>Search warrants for Sagar Adani, Nephew of Gautam Adani issued in Mar-23, which is not disclosed in fundraising documents as well as Annual Report. </li>
</ul>


Adani Group's handling of U.S. FCPA investigation disclosures highlights significant lapses in transparency, including delayed and contradictory statements.
Inconsistent disclosures and wrong disclosure about US investigations raising red flags for regulatory compliance and governance.
Search warrants for Sagar Adani, Nephew of Gautam Adani issued in Mar-23, which is not disclosed in fundraising documents as well as Annual Report. 


Adani Group's Crucial Disclosure Lapses About Bribery & US Investigation

India

Adani Energy Solutions Limited is a major Indian electric power transmission and distribution company. It develops, operates, and maintains power transmission systems, distributes electricity to over 12 million consumers, and provides smart metering and cooling solutions. The company is headquartered in Ahmedabad, India, and was founded on December 9, 2013.

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Adani Energy Solutions (ADANIENS IN)

HDB Financial Services Pre-IPO - The Positives - Reputed Parent and Strong AUM Growth

HDB Financial Services (HDBFS) is looking to raise around US$1.5bn in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of...

Sumeet Singh

Adani Green Energy (ADANIGR IN): Facing the Passive Boot; But Who Will Buy?

Passives sold Adani Green in November as float dropped. The stock could be deleted from a global index in Feb and that could take the stock lower...

Brian Freitas

The Beat Ideas- Adani Energy Solution: Riding the Electricity Wave

Adani Energy Solutions is a major player in transmission, aiming for 20% YOY revenue growth and diversification into new sectors like Smart Meters...

Sudarshan Bhandari

GQG Remains Bullish on Adani Despite US Indictment

GQG stands by Adani Group despite serious charges, citing strong operational fundamentals and commitment to monitoring the situation.

Nimish Maheshwari

Adani Group's Crucial Disclosure Lapses About Bribery & US Investigation

Adani Group's lack of transparency in handling U.S. FCPA investigation disclosures raises concerns about regulatory compliance and governance.

Nimish Maheshwari

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HDB Financial Services Pre-IPO - The Positives - Reputed Parent and Strong AUM Growth

HDB Financial Services (HDBFS) is looking to raise around US$1.5bn in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of...

Sumeet Singh

Adani Green Energy (ADANIGR IN): Facing the Passive Boot; But Who Will Buy?

Passives sold Adani Green in November as float dropped. The stock could be deleted from a global index in Feb and that could take the stock lower...

Brian Freitas

The Beat Ideas- Adani Energy Solution: Riding the Electricity Wave

​Adani Energy Solutions is a major player in transmission, aiming for 20% YOY revenue growth and diversification into new sectors like Smart Meters...

Sudarshan Bhandari

GQG Remains Bullish on Adani Despite US Indictment

​GQG stands by Adani Group despite serious charges, citing strong operational fundamentals and commitment to monitoring the situation.

Nimish Maheshwari

Adani Group's Crucial Disclosure Lapses About Bribery & US Investigation

​Adani Group's lack of transparency in handling U.S. FCPA investigation disclosures raises concerns about regulatory compliance and governance.

Nimish Maheshwari

Adani Energy Solutions is a major player in transmission, aiming for 20% YOY revenue growth and diversification into new sectors like Smart Meters...

GQG stands by Adani Group despite serious charges, citing strong operational fundamentals and commitment to monitoring the situation.

Adani Group's lack of transparency in handling U.S. FCPA investigation disclosures raises concerns about regulatory compliance and governance.