Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector

ASIA CONSUMER: INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

Investory

Investory is a Singapore-based boutique independent equity research firm founded in January 2017 with a primary focus on consumption themes across Asia-Pacific.

We aim to generate investible ideas based on consumption trends and outlook. We screen our ideas on several parameters - product potential, long-term growth and management commitment being the most critical.  We follow a fundamental analysis approach in our stock selection process and are not restricted by market cap.

We aspire to grow into a leading source of unbiased research, free of conflict of interest, for investors yearning for independent and disciplined analysis. 

We also undertake bespoke research mandates to support our Institutional clients’ investment needs.

Our team comprises of professionals with extensive experience in the Asian equity markets, in areas ranging from research, servicing institutional clients and investment management.

Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/walmart-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11134:1" rel="noopener">Walmart (WMT US)</a> backed <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/phonepe-pvt-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34788:1" rel="noopener">Phonepe </a> is gearing up for an IPO in India, according to comments made by Walmart CEO McMillon during Investor call yesterday,</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/phonepe-pvt-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34788:1" rel="noopener">Phonepe Pvt Ltd (1732974D IN)</a> , 84% owned by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/walmart-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11134:1" rel="noopener">Walmart (WMT US),</a> is one of India's leading fintech company with its flagship digital payment app.</li>
<li>During its last funding round in January 2023, PhonePe raised USD350 million from General Atlantic at a valuation of USD12 billion. </li>
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Walmart (WMT US) backed Phonepe  is gearing up for an IPO in India, according to comments made by Walmart CEO McMillon during Investor call yesterday,

Phonepe Pvt Ltd (1732974D IN) , 84% owned by Walmart (WMT US), is one of India's leading fintech company with its flagship digital payment app.
During its last funding round in January 2023, PhonePe raised USD350 million from General Atlantic at a valuation of USD12 billion. 


PhonePe IPO: Walmart-Backed India Fintech Preps for Listing. A Quick Primer

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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<li>In this note, we will take a look at the Asia Pacific IPO pipeline for 2025, following up with a look at India after having looked at Hong Kong earlier.</li>
<li>This list has been compiled on a best effort basis from tracking the company filings and through various other sources.</li>
<li>The deals you see in this note are only a part of our full IPO pipeline tracker. Feel free to drop us a message for additional information on these IPOs.</li>
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In this note, we will take a look at the Asia Pacific IPO pipeline for 2025, following up with a look at India after having looked at Hong Kong earlier.
This list has been compiled on a best effort basis from tracking the company filings and through various other sources.
The deals you see in this note are only a part of our full IPO pipeline tracker. Feel free to drop us a message for additional information on these IPOs.


Vishal Mega Mart / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vishal-mega-mart" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44041:1" rel="noopener">Vishal Mega Mart (VMM)</a> raised around US$950m in its India IPO.</li>
<li>Vishal Mega Mart Limited (VMM), is a one-stop retail destination. As per the company it targets middle and lower-middle income consumers across India</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>
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Vishal Mega Mart (VMM) raised around US$950m in its India IPO.
Vishal Mega Mart Limited (VMM), is a one-stop retail destination. As per the company it targets middle and lower-middle income consumers across India
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.


Vishal Mega Mart IPO Trading - Strong Demand Despite Not so Strong Anchor

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vishal-mega-mart" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44041:1" rel="noopener">Vishal Mega Mart</a> is planning to raise around US$950m through its upcoming IPO in India.</li>
<li>Vishal Mega Mart Limited (VMM), is a one-stop retail destination. As per the company it targets middle and lower-middle income consumers across India</li>
<li>We have looked at the company’s past performance in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the IPO valuations.</li>
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Vishal Mega Mart is planning to raise around US$950m through its upcoming IPO in India.
Vishal Mega Mart Limited (VMM), is a one-stop retail destination. As per the company it targets middle and lower-middle income consumers across India
We have looked at the company’s past performance in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the IPO valuations.


Vishal Mega Mart IPO - Showcasing the Wrong Peers, Somewhat Limited Upside

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vishal-mega-mart" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44041:1" rel="noopener">Vishal Mega Mart</a> is planning to raise around US$950m through its upcoming IPO in India.</li>
<li>Vishal Mega Mart Limited (VMM), is a one-stop retail destination. As per the company it targets middle and lower-middle income consumers across India</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the not-so-good aspects of the deal.</li>
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Vishal Mega Mart is planning to raise around US$950m through its upcoming IPO in India.
Vishal Mega Mart Limited (VMM), is a one-stop retail destination. As per the company it targets middle and lower-middle income consumers across India
In this note, we talk about the not-so-good aspects of the deal.


Vishal Mega Mart Pre-IPO - The Negatives - No Online Presence, PE Overhang

India

Flipkart Online Services Private Limited owns and operates e-commerce website. The Company provides books, movies, music, games, consoles, televisions, mobiles, digital cameras, computers, network components, software, peripherals, apparel, shoes, and kitchen appliances. Flipkart Online Services serves customers in India.

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Flipkart Online Services (1398508D IN)

PhonePe IPO: Walmart-Backed India Fintech Preps for Listing. A Quick Primer

PhonePe's IPO and discussions on potential valuations could turn the spot light on listed peers in the digital payment space and likely lift...

Devi Subhakesan

Aequitas 2025 Asia IPO Pipeline - India

In this note, we will take a look at the Asia Pacific IPO pipeline for 2025, following up with a look at India after having looked at Hong Kong...

Sumeet Singh

Vishal Mega Mart IPO Trading - Strong Demand Despite Not so Strong Anchor

Vishal Mega Mart (VMM) raised around US$950m in its India IPO. We have looked at the past performance in our earlier notes. In this note, we talk...

Sumeet Singh

Vishal Mega Mart IPO - Showcasing the Wrong Peers, Somewhat Limited Upside

Vishal Mega Mart is planning to raise around US$950m through its upcoming IPO in India. In this note, we talk about valuations.

Sumeet Singh

Vishal Mega Mart Pre-IPO - The Negatives - No Online Presence, PE Overhang

Vishal Mega Mart is planning to raise around US$950m through its upcoming IPO in India. In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of...

Sumeet Singh

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