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

BrainBees Solutions / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/brainbees-solutions-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36115:1" rel="noopener">BrainBees Solutions (FIRSTCRY IN)</a> (FirstCry) raised around US$500m in its August 2024 India IPO. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.</li>
<li>In India, FirstCry sells Mothers’, Babies’ and Kids’ products through its online platform, company-owned modern stores, franchisee-owned modern stores and general trade retail distribution.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.</li>
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BrainBees Solutions (FIRSTCRY IN) (FirstCry) raised around US$500m in its August 2024 India IPO. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.
In India, FirstCry sells Mothers’, Babies’ and Kids’ products through its online platform, company-owned modern stores, franchisee-owned modern stores and general trade retail distribution.
In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.


Brainbees Solutions (FirstCry) - US$2bn IPO Lockup Expiry with Most Investors Still in the Money

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>Pepsico Inc (PEP US)  and Tata Consumer Products (TATACONS IN)  have partnered to launch a fusion snack, combining Kurkure with Ching's Secret Schezwan Chutney.</li>
<li>India aims for $1 trillion in exports by 2030, with $250 billion from the engineering sector, including automobiles and equipment. Infrastructure, energy transition, and innovation are key growth drivers.</li>
<li>India's beauty and personal care industry is heading into a consolidation phase, with M&amp;As on the rise. Nykaa’s successful buyouts and challenges faced by D2C brands are fueling this trend.</li>
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Pepsico Inc (PEP US)  and Tata Consumer Products (TATACONS IN)  have partnered to launch a fusion snack, combining Kurkure with Ching's Secret Schezwan Chutney.
India aims for $1 trillion in exports by 2030, with $250 billion from the engineering sector, including automobiles and equipment. Infrastructure, energy transition, and innovation are key growth drivers.
India's beauty and personal care industry is heading into a consolidation phase, with M&amp;As on the rise. Nykaa’s successful buyouts and challenges faced by D2C brands are fueling this trend.


#89 India Insight: PepsiCo-Tata Launch, Nykaa Fuels M&As, India Targets $1T Exports

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/bundl-technologies-private-limited-swiggy" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35630:1" rel="noopener">Swiggy</a> is planning to raise around US$1.25bn through its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>Swiggy Limited (Swiggy) is a business to commerce (B2C) marketplace company offering users a platform for ordering grocery and household items (Instamart) and food delivery, through its on-demand delivery network.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.</li>
</ul>



Swiggy is planning to raise around US$1.25bn through its upcoming India IPO.
Swiggy Limited (Swiggy) is a business to commerce (B2C) marketplace company offering users a platform for ordering grocery and household items (Instamart) and food delivery, through its on-demand delivery network.
In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.


Swiggy Pre-IPO - The Negtives - Neither Food nor Quick Commerce Was the Largest Revenue Driver

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bundl-technologies-private-limited-swiggy" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35630:1" rel="noopener">Swiggy Limited</a> is planning to raise around US$1.25bn through its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>Swiggy Limited (Swiggy) is a business to commerce (B2C) marketplace company offering users a platform for ordering grocery and household items (Instamart) and food delivery, through its on-demand delivery network.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.</li>
</ul>



Swiggy Limited is planning to raise around US$1.25bn through its upcoming India IPO.
Swiggy Limited (Swiggy) is a business to commerce (B2C) marketplace company offering users a platform for ordering grocery and household items (Instamart) and food delivery, through its on-demand delivery network.
In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.


Swiggy Pre-IPO - The Positives -Fast and Diversified Growth

India

FSN E-Commerce Ventures Private Limited providese-retailing beauty and personal care solutions. The Company offers comprehensive selection of makeup, skin and hair care, bath body, fragrance, grooming appliances, personal care, and health and welness categories. FSN E-Commerce Ventures serves customers worldwide.

FSN E-Commerce Ventures (Nykaa) (NYKAA IN)

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FSN E-Commerce Ventures (Nykaa) (NYKAA IN)

Brainbees Solutions (FirstCry) - US$2bn IPO Lockup Expiry with Most Investors Still in the Money

BrainBees Solutions (FIRSTCRY IN) (FirstCry) raised around US$500m in its August 2024 India IPO. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to...

Sumeet Singh

#89 India Insight: PepsiCo-Tata Launch, Nykaa Fuels M&As, India Targets $1T Exports

PepsiCo and Tata team up for new snack, India targets $1 trillion exports by 2030, beauty industry in consolidation phase with M&As on the rise.

Sudarshan Bhandari

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

Swiggy Pre-IPO - The Negtives - Neither Food nor Quick Commerce Was the Largest Revenue Driver

Swiggy is planning to raise around US$1.25bn through its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.

Sumeet Singh

Swiggy Pre-IPO - The Positives -Fast and Diversified Growth

Swiggy Limited is planning to raise around US$1.25bn through its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.

Sumeet Singh

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Brainbees Solutions (FirstCry) - US$2bn IPO Lockup Expiry with Most Investors Still in the Money

BrainBees Solutions (FIRSTCRY IN) (FirstCry) raised around US$500m in its August 2024 India IPO. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to...

Sumeet Singh

#89 India Insight: PepsiCo-Tata Launch, Nykaa Fuels M&As, India Targets $1T Exports

​PepsiCo and Tata team up for new snack, India targets $1 trillion exports by 2030, beauty industry in consolidation phase with M&As on the rise.

Sudarshan Bhandari

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

Swiggy Pre-IPO - The Negtives - Neither Food nor Quick Commerce Was the Largest Revenue Driver

Swiggy is planning to raise around US$1.25bn through its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.

Sumeet Singh

Swiggy Pre-IPO - The Positives -Fast and Diversified Growth

Swiggy Limited is planning to raise around US$1.25bn through its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.

Sumeet Singh

PepsiCo and Tata team up for new snack, India targets $1 trillion exports by 2030, beauty industry in consolidation phase with M&As on the rise.