APAC IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Akshat Shah

APAC 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

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/meesho-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35872:1" rel="noopener">Meesho Ltd (1546271D IN)</a> is looking to raise around US$607m in its upcoming India IPO. </li>
<li>Meesho is an e-commerce marketplace, offering a wide assortment of products ranging from low cost unbranded products, regional and national brands at affordable prices to consumers.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.</li>
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Meesho Ltd (1546271D IN) is looking to raise around US$607m in its upcoming India IPO. 
Meesho is an e-commerce marketplace, offering a wide assortment of products ranging from low cost unbranded products, regional and national brands at affordable prices to consumers.
In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.


Meesho Ltd Pre-IPO - Mass-Market Player Scaling on Low-Cost, High-Frequency Commerce

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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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.

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Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>IGL is set for a significant margin boost from a VAT reduction on Gujarat-sourced gas, the new PNGRB two-zone tariff, and lower crude-linked input costs</li>
<li>The reduced VAT, new tariff structure, and falling oil prices position IGL for significant margin growth, potentially boosting PAT by 8-15% in the coming years.</li>
<li>Favorable regulatory changes and reduced raw material costs create a clear pathway for IGL to achieve its higher EBITDA per SCM guidance and sustain robust volume growth.</li>
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IGL is set for a significant margin boost from a VAT reduction on Gujarat-sourced gas, the new PNGRB two-zone tariff, and lower crude-linked input costs
The reduced VAT, new tariff structure, and falling oil prices position IGL for significant margin growth, potentially boosting PAT by 8-15% in the coming years.
Favorable regulatory changes and reduced raw material costs create a clear pathway for IGL to achieve its higher EBITDA per SCM guidance and sustain robust volume growth.


IGL: Strategic Advantages in Tax and Crude Price Lead to Higher Profit Growth

Dr Agarwal's Health Care Ltd / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dr-agarwal-s-health-care-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43984:1" rel="noopener">Dr Agarwal's Health Care Ltd (8140044Z IN)</a> raised around US$350m in its India IPO in Jan 2025. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.</li>
<li>Dr Agarwal’s Health Care is a healthcare/hospital chain in India providing eyecare services, including surgeries; consultations, diagnoses, non-surgical treatments; and sells opticals, contact lens, accessories and eyecare related pharmaceutical products.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.</li>
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Dr Agarwal's Health Care Ltd (8140044Z IN) raised around US$350m in its India IPO in Jan 2025. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.
Dr Agarwal’s Health Care is a healthcare/hospital chain in India providing eyecare services, including surgeries; consultations, diagnoses, non-surgical treatments; and sells opticals, contact lens, accessories and eyecare related pharmaceutical products.
In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.


Dr Agarwal’s Health Care IPO Lockup - US$725m Lockup Release; PE Investors May Look to Cash Out

Belrise Industries / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/belrise-industries" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44122:1" rel="noopener">Belrise Industries (9156339Z IN)</a> is looking to raise about US$255m in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>Belrise Industries is an automotive component manufacturing company based in India offering a diverse range of safety critical systems and other engineering solutions for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, commercial and agri-vehicles.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.</li>
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Belrise Industries (9156339Z IN) is looking to raise about US$255m in its upcoming India IPO.
Belrise Industries is an automotive component manufacturing company based in India offering a diverse range of safety critical systems and other engineering solutions for two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, commercial and agri-vehicles.
In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.


Belrise Industries Pre-IPO - Expansion Plans and Related Party Risks

Rosita Fernandes

PMEA Solar Tech Solutions Limited / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pmea-solar-tech-solutions-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44469:1" rel="noopener">PMEA Solar Tech Solutions Limited (0991151D IN)</a> (PSTSL) is planning to raise about US$116m through its upcoming India IPO. </li>
<li>PSTSL specializes in manufacturing solar equipments, primarily focusing on module mounting assemblies and rolled products. Its other business includes manufacturing automotive components and other products.</li>
<li>The company held an estimated market share of 9% of the overall domestic market for solar tracking and mounting products used in solar trackers, as per CRISIL Report.</li>
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PMEA Solar Tech Solutions Limited (0991151D IN) (PSTSL) is planning to raise about US$116m through its upcoming India IPO. 
PSTSL specializes in manufacturing solar equipments, primarily focusing on module mounting assemblies and rolled products. Its other business includes manufacturing automotive components and other products.
The company held an estimated market share of 9% of the overall domestic market for solar tracking and mounting products used in solar trackers, as per CRISIL Report.


PMEA Solar Pre-IPO - Strong Revenue Growth Paired With Shrinking Efficiency And High Debt

India

GAIL India Limited processes and distributes natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas. The Company is a Government of India undertaking.

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Gail India (GAIL IN)

Meesho Ltd Pre-IPO - Mass-Market Player Scaling on Low-Cost, High-Frequency Commerce

Meesho Ltd (ML) is looking to raise around US$607m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.

Akshat Shah

IGL: Strategic Advantages in Tax and Crude Price Lead to Higher Profit Growth

IGL poised for margin growth with VAT reduction, new tariff structure, and lower input costs, potentially boosting PAT by 8-15% in coming years.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Dr Agarwal’s Health Care IPO Lockup - US$725m Lockup Release; PE Investors May Look to Cash Out

Dr Agarwal’s Health Care (DAH) raised around US$350m in its India IPO in Jan 2025. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.

Akshat Shah

PMEA Solar Pre-IPO - Strong Revenue Growth Paired With Shrinking Efficiency And High Debt

PMEA Solar Tech Solutions Limited is set to raise $116m in India IPO, specializing in solar equipment manufacturing with 9% market share in...

Rosita Fernandes

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Meesho Ltd Pre-IPO - Mass-Market Player Scaling on Low-Cost, High-Frequency Commerce

Meesho Ltd (ML) is looking to raise around US$607m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.

Akshat Shah

IGL: Strategic Advantages in Tax and Crude Price Lead to Higher Profit Growth

​IGL poised for margin growth with VAT reduction, new tariff structure, and lower input costs, potentially boosting PAT by 8-15% in coming years.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Dr Agarwal’s Health Care IPO Lockup - US$725m Lockup Release; PE Investors May Look to Cash Out

Dr Agarwal’s Health Care (DAH) raised around US$350m in its India IPO in Jan 2025. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.

Akshat Shah

Belrise Industries Pre-IPO - Expansion Plans and Related Party Risks

Belrise Industries Limited is looking to raise about US$255m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the company’s historical...

Akshat Shah

PMEA Solar Pre-IPO - Strong Revenue Growth Paired With Shrinking Efficiency And High Debt

​PMEA Solar Tech Solutions Limited is set to raise $116m in India IPO, specializing in solar equipment manufacturing with 9% market share in...

Rosita Fernandes

IGL poised for margin growth with VAT reduction, new tariff structure, and lower input costs, potentially boosting PAT by 8-15% in coming years.

PMEA Solar Tech Solutions Limited is set to raise $116m in India IPO, specializing in solar equipment manufacturing with 9% market share in...