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

LG Electronics India / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-electronics-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8814:1" rel="noopener">LG Electronics (066570 KS)</a> is looking to raise US$1.5bn+ via part-selling its stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lg-electronics-india" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44148:1" rel="noopener">LG Electronics India</a> IPO. </li>
<li>LG Electronics India (LGEI) was the market leader in India in major home appliances and consumer electronics (excluding mobile phones) in terms of volume in 1Q25, as per Redseer Report.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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LG Electronics (066570 KS) is looking to raise US$1.5bn+ via part-selling its stake in LG Electronics India IPO. 
LG Electronics India (LGEI) was the market leader in India in major home appliances and consumer electronics (excluding mobile phones) in terms of volume in 1Q25, as per Redseer Report.
In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.


LG Electronics India Pre-IPO - The Positives - Well Known and Well Loved

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>The microfinance sector sees 7.6% YoY growth, but quarterly loan book shrinks by 4.3%. Rising delinquencies, particularly in Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, raise concerns.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nippon-life-india-asset-management-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:25984:1" rel="noopener">Nippon Life India Asset Management (NAM IN)</a>  launches the Nippon India Large Cap Fund GIFT in GIFT City, offering global investors access to India's equity market.</li>
<li>FHRAI and NRAI are challenging <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/swiggy-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35630:1" rel="noopener">Swiggy (SWIGGY IN)</a>  and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zomato-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28820:1" rel="noopener">Zomato (ZOMATO IN)</a>  private labels, Snacc and Bistro, alleging market manipulation and anti-competitive practices. </li>
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The microfinance sector sees 7.6% YoY growth, but quarterly loan book shrinks by 4.3%. Rising delinquencies, particularly in Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, raise concerns.

Nippon Life India Asset Management (NAM IN)  launches the Nippon India Large Cap Fund GIFT in GIFT City, offering global investors access to India's equity market.
FHRAI and NRAI are challenging Swiggy (SWIGGY IN)  and Zomato (ZOMATO IN)  private labels, Snacc and Bistro, alleging market manipulation and anti-competitive practices. 


#86 India Insight: Microfinance Grows 7.6%, Nippon AMC Fund Launch, FHRAI Challenges Swiggy, Zomato

APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Akshat Shah

APAC IPOs & Placements

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/crizac" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:41120:1" rel="noopener">Crizac (CRIZAC IN)</a> is looking to raise US$120m in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>Crizac is an education platform offering international student recruitment solutions to global institutions of higher education in the United Kingdom, Canada, Republic of Ireland, Australia and New Zealand (ANZ).</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.</li>
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Crizac (CRIZAC IN) is looking to raise US$120m in its upcoming India IPO.
Crizac is an education platform offering international student recruitment solutions to global institutions of higher education in the United Kingdom, Canada, Republic of Ireland, Australia and New Zealand (ANZ).
In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.


Crizac Pre-IPO - Expanding Network and Service Portfolio to Drive Growth

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<li>JSW Group is set to acquire Everstone Capital's 8% stake in MG India, raising its ownership to 43%. While strengthening its position, JSW will still fall short of majority control.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/maruti-suzuki-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:733:1" rel="noopener">Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL IN)</a>  unveils its ‘e For Me’ vision for electric mobility, focusing on the e VITARA electric SUV and an ecosystem to support EV adoption. </li>
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<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>  is set to acquire a minority stake in Haldiram Snacks for a valuation of $10-$11 billion. </li>
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JSW Group is set to acquire Everstone Capital's 8% stake in MG India, raising its ownership to 43%. While strengthening its position, JSW will still fall short of majority control.

Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL IN)  unveils its ‘e For Me’ vision for electric mobility, focusing on the e VITARA electric SUV and an ecosystem to support EV adoption. 

Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd (TMSK SP)  is set to acquire a minority stake in Haldiram Snacks for a valuation of $10-$11 billion. 


#83 India Insight: JSW to Acquire MG India, Maruti Unveils EV Vision, Temasek to Invest in Haldiram

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

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zomato-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28820:1" rel="noopener">Zomato (ZOMATO IN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jio-financial-services-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40042:1" rel="noopener">Jio Financial Services (JIOFIN IN)</a> should replace <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/britannia-industries-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16495:1" rel="noopener">Britannia Industries (BRIT IN)</a> in the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nifty-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23617:1" rel="noopener">NIFTY Index (NIFTY INDEX)</a> in March.</li>
<li>Passive <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nifty-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23617:1" rel="noopener">NIFTY Index</a> trackers will need to trade at least 4.5x ADV and 8.8x delivery volume on the stocks. There is some opposite flow from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/nse-nifty-next-50-index" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36053:1" rel="noopener">Nifty Next 50 Index </a>trackers.</li>
<li>There does not appear to be a lot of positioning in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jio-financial-services-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40042:1" rel="noopener">Jio Financial Services (JIOFIN IN)</a> and the stock could outperform its peers over the next few months.</li>
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Zomato (ZOMATO IN) and Jio Financial Services (JIOFIN IN) should replace Bharat Petroleum Corp (BPCL IN) and Britannia Industries (BRIT IN) in the NIFTY Index (NIFTY INDEX) in March.
Passive NIFTY Index trackers will need to trade at least 4.5x ADV and 8.8x delivery volume on the stocks. There is some opposite flow from Nifty Next 50 Index trackers.
There does not appear to be a lot of positioning in Jio Financial Services (JIOFIN IN) and the stock could outperform its peers over the next few months.


NIFTY50 Index Rebalance Preview: Yuuge Flow & Impact; Positioning Mixed

India

Eternal Limited is an online restaurant guide and food ordering platform. The Company offers platform connects customers, restaurants, and delivery partners to search and discover restaurants, read and write customer generated reviews, order food delivery, book a table, and make payments while dining-out at restaurants. Eternal serves customers worldwide.

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Eternal (ETERNAL IN)

LG Electronics India Pre-IPO - The Positives - Well Known and Well Loved

LG Electronics (066570 KS) is looking to raise US$1.5bn+ via part-selling its stake in LG Electronics India IPO. In this note, we talk about the...

Sumeet Singh

#86 India Insight: Microfinance Grows 7.6%, Nippon AMC Fund Launch, FHRAI Challenges Swiggy, Zomato

Microfinance sector shows growth but faces delinquency concerns; Nippon Life India AMC launches fund in GIFT City; FHRAI and NRAI challenge Swiggy...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Crizac Pre-IPO - Expanding Network and Service Portfolio to Drive Growth

Crizac is looking to raise US$120m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.

Akshat Shah

#83 India Insight: JSW to Acquire MG India, Maruti Unveils EV Vision, Temasek to Invest in Haldiram

JSW Group increases stake in MG India, Maruti Suzuki unveils electric mobility vision, Temasek Holdings to acquire stake in Haldiram Snacks.

Sudarshan Bhandari

NIFTY50 Index Rebalance Preview: Yuuge Flow & Impact; Positioning Mixed

There are 2 high probability changes for the NIFTY50 in March. Watch out for a change in the potential deletions. Impact is high at a minimum of...

Brian Freitas

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LG Electronics India Pre-IPO - The Positives - Well Known and Well Loved

LG Electronics (066570 KS) is looking to raise US$1.5bn+ via part-selling its stake in LG Electronics India IPO. In this note, we talk about the...

Sumeet Singh

#86 India Insight: Microfinance Grows 7.6%, Nippon AMC Fund Launch, FHRAI Challenges Swiggy, Zomato

​Microfinance sector shows growth but faces delinquency concerns; Nippon Life India AMC launches fund in GIFT City; FHRAI and NRAI challenge Swiggy...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Crizac Pre-IPO - Expanding Network and Service Portfolio to Drive Growth

Crizac is looking to raise US$120m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.

Akshat Shah

#83 India Insight: JSW to Acquire MG India, Maruti Unveils EV Vision, Temasek to Invest in Haldiram

​JSW Group increases stake in MG India, Maruti Suzuki unveils electric mobility vision, Temasek Holdings to acquire stake in Haldiram Snacks.

Sudarshan Bhandari

NIFTY50 Index Rebalance Preview: Yuuge Flow & Impact; Positioning Mixed

There are 2 high probability changes for the NIFTY50 in March. Watch out for a change in the potential deletions. Impact is high at a minimum of...

Brian Freitas

Microfinance sector shows growth but faces delinquency concerns; Nippon Life India AMC launches fund in GIFT City; FHRAI and NRAI challenge Swiggy...

JSW Group increases stake in MG India, Maruti Suzuki unveils electric mobility vision, Temasek Holdings to acquire stake in Haldiram Snacks.