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.

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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

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Sudarshan Bhandari

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<li>Trump's new policy on renewables could have significant implications for Indian renewable players, particularly those who heavily rely on exports to the US market.</li>
<li>The potential rollback of the Inflation Reduction Act and the imposition of trade barriers and tariffs could lead to a decrease in demand for Indian solar modules in the US</li>
<li>Waaree Energies, Adani Enterprises, and Vikram Solar, which have a high concentration of exports in their overall revenue, are likely to be the most affected</li>
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Trump's new policy on renewables could have significant implications for Indian renewable players, particularly those who heavily rely on exports to the US market.
The potential rollback of the Inflation Reduction Act and the imposition of trade barriers and tariffs could lead to a decrease in demand for Indian solar modules in the US
Waaree Energies, Adani Enterprises, and Vikram Solar, which have a high concentration of exports in their overall revenue, are likely to be the most affected


How Will Trump's Renewed Stance on Renewables Impact Indian Energy Companies?

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<li>Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.</li>
<li>On the IPO front, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bloks-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43648:1" rel="noopener">Bloks Group</a> picked up where <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mao-geping-cosmetics-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:41297:1" rel="noopener">Mao Geping Cosmetics</a> had left off.</li>
<li>On the placements front, there were selldowns in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/adani-wilmar" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34763:1" rel="noopener">Adani Wilmar (AWLTD IN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wuxi-xdc-cayman-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:39917:1" rel="noopener">WuXi XDC Cayman (2268 HK)</a>. We also looked at <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/shift-up-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36232:1" rel="noopener">Shift Up (462870 KS)</a> lockup release.</li>
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Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.
On the IPO front, Bloks Group picked up where Mao Geping Cosmetics had left off.
On the placements front, there were selldowns in Adani Wilmar (AWLTD IN) and WuXi XDC Cayman (2268 HK). We also looked at Shift Up (462870 KS) lockup release.


ECM Weekly (13th Jan 2025) - LG CNS, Bloks, Guming, Crizac, Shift Up, Adani, Wuxi

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/adani-wilmar" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34763:1" rel="noopener">Adani Wilmar (AWLTD IN)</a>  OFS was oversubscribed by 111.19%, prompting the company to allocate an additional 1.96 lakh shares. This sale is part of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/adani-enterprises-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:245:1" rel="noopener">Adani Enterprises (ADE IN)</a> exit strategy.</li>
<li>HDFC Securities has surpassed Rs.25,000 crore in mutual fund assets under management (AUM), driven by strong growth in SIPs, which contribute over 40% of its AUM, well above industry averages</li>
<li>GOI is likely to provide Rs. 35,000 crore in subsidies to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/indian-oil-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7781:1" rel="noopener">Indian Oil Corp (IOCL IN)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bharat-petroleum-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10222:1" rel="noopener">Bharat Petroleum Corp (BPCL IN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hindustan-petroleum-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19342:1" rel="noopener">Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL IN)</a> to compensate for LPG sales losses. </li>
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Adani Wilmar (AWLTD IN)  OFS was oversubscribed by 111.19%, prompting the company to allocate an additional 1.96 lakh shares. This sale is part of Adani Enterprises (ADE IN) exit strategy.
HDFC Securities has surpassed Rs.25,000 crore in mutual fund assets under management (AUM), driven by strong growth in SIPs, which contribute over 40% of its AUM, well above industry averages
GOI is likely to provide Rs. 35,000 crore in subsidies to Indian Oil Corp (IOCL IN) , Bharat Petroleum Corp (BPCL IN) and Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL IN) to compensate for LPG sales losses. 


#85 India Insight: Adani Wilmar Oversubscribed, HDFC Hits ₹25,000 Cr AUM, GOI To Aid LPG Losses

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Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/adani-enterprises-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:245:1" rel="noopener">Adani Enterprises (ADE IN)</a> exits <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/adani-wilmar" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34763:1" rel="noopener">Adani Wilmar (AWLTD IN)</a>, selling its entire 44% stake for over $2 billion, redirecting funds toward core infrastructure ambitions.</li>
<li>The exit frees capital for energy, transport, and logistics projects, showcasing Adani’s commitment to strategic resource deployment and robust corporate governance.</li>
<li>Adani’s strategic divestment highlights its focus on infrastructure-driven growth, underscoring the potential for shareholder value creation through timely exits from non-core businesses.</li>
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Adani Enterprises (ADE IN) exits Adani Wilmar (AWLTD IN), selling its entire 44% stake for over $2 billion, redirecting funds toward core infrastructure ambitions.
The exit frees capital for energy, transport, and logistics projects, showcasing Adani’s commitment to strategic resource deployment and robust corporate governance.
Adani’s strategic divestment highlights its focus on infrastructure-driven growth, underscoring the potential for shareholder value creation through timely exits from non-core businesses.


A Strategic Pivot: Adani Enterprises Exits Adani Wilmar for $2B

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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

How Will Trump's Renewed Stance on Renewables Impact Indian Energy Companies?

The Indian energy sector faces increased pressure due to Donald Trump's plans to halt renewable energy projects on his first day in office. Many...

Sudarshan Bhandari

ECM Weekly (13th Jan 2025) - LG CNS, Bloks, Guming, Crizac, Shift Up, Adani, Wuxi

Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.

Sumeet Singh

#85 India Insight: Adani Wilmar Oversubscribed, HDFC Hits ₹25,000 Cr AUM, GOI To Aid LPG Losses

Adani Wilmar's OFS oversubscribed by 111.19%, HDFC Securities hits Rs.25,000 crore AUM in mutual funds, GOI to provide Rs.35,000 crore subsidies...

Sudarshan Bhandari

A Strategic Pivot: Adani Enterprises Exits Adani Wilmar for $2B

Adani Enterprises sells entire stake in Adani Wilmar for over $2 billion, redirecting funds to core infrastructure projects and showcasing...

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

How Will Trump's Renewed Stance on Renewables Impact Indian Energy Companies?

The Indian energy sector faces increased pressure due to Donald Trump's plans to halt renewable energy projects on his first day in office. Many...

Sudarshan Bhandari

ECM Weekly (13th Jan 2025) - LG CNS, Bloks, Guming, Crizac, Shift Up, Adani, Wuxi

Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.

Sumeet Singh

#85 India Insight: Adani Wilmar Oversubscribed, HDFC Hits ₹25,000 Cr AUM, GOI To Aid LPG Losses

​Adani Wilmar's OFS oversubscribed by 111.19%, HDFC Securities hits Rs.25,000 crore AUM in mutual funds, GOI to provide Rs.35,000 crore subsidies...

Sudarshan Bhandari

A Strategic Pivot: Adani Enterprises Exits Adani Wilmar for $2B

​Adani Enterprises sells entire stake in Adani Wilmar for over $2 billion, redirecting funds to core infrastructure projects and showcasing...

Nimish Maheshwari

Adani Wilmar's OFS oversubscribed by 111.19%, HDFC Securities hits Rs.25,000 crore AUM in mutual funds, GOI to provide Rs.35,000 crore subsidies...

Adani Enterprises sells entire stake in Adani Wilmar for over $2 billion, redirecting funds to core infrastructure projects and showcasing...