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

Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) / Equity Capital Markets

Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) (7535956Z IN)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bharat-coking-coal-limited-bccl" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45272:1" rel="noopener">Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) (7535956Z IN)</a> raised around US$119m in its all-secondary India IPO. BCCL is a subsidiary of Coal India Limited engaged primarily in mining of coking coal. </li>
<li>It produces various grades of coking coal, non-coking coal, and washed coal, primarily for use in the steel and power sectors.</li>
<li>We have looked at the past performance and valuations in our previous note. In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics.</li>
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Bharat Coking Coal Limited (BCCL) (7535956Z IN) raised around US$119m in its all-secondary India IPO. BCCL is a subsidiary of Coal India Limited engaged primarily in mining of coking coal. 
It produces various grades of coking coal, non-coking coal, and washed coal, primarily for use in the steel and power sectors.
We have looked at the past performance and valuations in our previous note. In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics.


Aequitas: BCCL Ltd IPO Trading - Robust Demand for First IPO of 2026

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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<li>We forecast 7 stocks moving from MidCap to LargeCap, 11 stocks moving from LargeCap to MidCap, 3 stocks from SmallCap to MidCap, and 15 stocks from MidCap to SmallCap.</li>
<li>From the new listings, 4 stocks are expected to be added to Large Cap, 8 stocks are expected to be added to Mid Cap, and multiple stocks to Small Cap.</li>
<li>SEBI has reclassified Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) as equity related instruments and REITs will be added to the AMFI classification from the upcoming review.</li>
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We forecast 7 stocks moving from MidCap to LargeCap, 11 stocks moving from LargeCap to MidCap, 3 stocks from SmallCap to MidCap, and 15 stocks from MidCap to SmallCap.
From the new listings, 4 stocks are expected to be added to Large Cap, 8 stocks are expected to be added to Mid Cap, and multiple stocks to Small Cap.
SEBI has reclassified Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) as equity related instruments and REITs will be added to the AMFI classification from the upcoming review.


AMFI Stock Reclassification Preview (Dec 2025): New Listings and REIT Inclusion Drive Changes

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kei-industries-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6711:1" rel="noopener">KEI Industries (KEII IN)</a> is a vertically-integrated wires and cables manufacturer with a diversified portfolio spanning low, medium and extra-high-voltage cables, house wires, stainless steel wires and turnkey EPC solutions.</li>
<li>It operates in three segments- Cable and wire (C&amp;W), stainless steel wire and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) segment, selling products both domestically as well as in global markets.</li>
<li>It sports a market capitalization of US$4.3bn and ADTV of ~US$11.4m. In this note, we will talk about the company’s past performance and future prospects.</li>
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KEI Industries (KEII IN) is a vertically-integrated wires and cables manufacturer with a diversified portfolio spanning low, medium and extra-high-voltage cables, house wires, stainless steel wires and turnkey EPC solutions.
It operates in three segments- Cable and wire (C&amp;W), stainless steel wire and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) segment, selling products both domestically as well as in global markets.
It sports a market capitalization of US$4.3bn and ADTV of ~US$11.4m. In this note, we will talk about the company’s past performance and future prospects.


2026 High Conviction - KEI Industries: Growth at a Premium - And Why It Can Sustain

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<li>We forecast 7 stocks moving from MidCap to LargeCap, 10 stocks moving from LargeCap to MidCap, 3 stocks from SmallCap to MidCap, and 11 stocks from MidCap to SmallCap.</li>
<li>From the new listings, 13 stocks are expected to be added to Large Cap, 5 stocks are expected to be added to Mid Cap, and multiple stocks to Small Cap.</li>
<li>With the review period nearing completion, there could still be more outperformance given the momentum, but we would look to take profit on the stocks as the divergence gets wider.</li>
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We forecast 7 stocks moving from MidCap to LargeCap, 10 stocks moving from LargeCap to MidCap, 3 stocks from SmallCap to MidCap, and 11 stocks from MidCap to SmallCap.
From the new listings, 13 stocks are expected to be added to Large Cap, 5 stocks are expected to be added to Mid Cap, and multiple stocks to Small Cap.
With the review period nearing completion, there could still be more outperformance given the momentum, but we would look to take profit on the stocks as the divergence gets wider.


AMFI Stock Reclassification Preview (Dec 2025): New Listings Shaking Up the Rankings

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

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<li>RR Kabel delivered a strong Q2FY26 with 19.5% YoY revenue growth and EBITDA doubling, driven by robust volume expansion in its high-margin Cables &amp; Wires segment.</li>
<li>Solid core performance, backed by aggressive capex and margin expansion targets, positions RR Kabel as a key beneficiary of India’s accelerating infrastructure and industrial growth cycle.</li>
<li>RR Kabel remains structurally well-placed for growth, though long-term margin gains depend on timely capex execution and a successful turnaround of its FMEG business.</li>
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RR Kabel delivered a strong Q2FY26 with 19.5% YoY revenue growth and EBITDA doubling, driven by robust volume expansion in its high-margin Cables &amp; Wires segment.
Solid core performance, backed by aggressive capex and margin expansion targets, positions RR Kabel as a key beneficiary of India’s accelerating infrastructure and industrial growth cycle.
RR Kabel remains structurally well-placed for growth, though long-term margin gains depend on timely capex execution and a successful turnaround of its FMEG business.


RR Kabel Q2FY26: Strong Core, Aggressive Growth Path; Execution Key to Upside

India

Havells India is a multinational fast-moving electrical goods (FMEG) company that manufactures and distributes a diverse range of industrial and consumer electrical products. Their offerings include circuit protection devices, cables and wires, motors, fans, modular switches, lighting, home appliances, and air conditioners. The company is headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, and was founded in 1958.

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Aequitas: BCCL Ltd IPO Trading - Robust Demand for First IPO of 2026

Bharat Coking Coal Ltd raised around US$119m in its all-secondary India IPO. In this note, we talk about the demand and the trading dynamics.

Akshat Shah

AMFI Stock Reclassification Preview (Dec 2025): New Listings and REIT Inclusion Drive Changes

36 stocks could see size reclassification in Jan. 12 new stocks could be added to Large and Mid-cap. REITs will be added to the AMFI classification...

Brian Freitas

2026 High Conviction - KEI Industries: Growth at a Premium - And Why It Can Sustain

KEI Industries is a leading Indian manufacturer of electrical wires and cables with a global presence, offering comprehensive power cable solutions...

Akshat Shah

AMFI Stock Reclassification Preview (Dec 2025): New Listings Shaking Up the Rankings

We currently forecast 31 migrations for the AMFI December reclassification. Many IPOs could be added to Large/Mid cap. The forecast upward...

Brian Freitas

RR Kabel Q2FY26: Strong Core, Aggressive Growth Path; Execution Key to Upside

RR Kabel sees strong Q2FY26 with 19.5% revenue growth and doubled EBITDA, driven by volume expansion in high-margin segment. Positioned for growth...

Sudarshan Bhandari

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Aequitas: BCCL Ltd IPO Trading - Robust Demand for First IPO of 2026

Bharat Coking Coal Ltd raised around US$119m in its all-secondary India IPO. In this note, we talk about the demand and the trading dynamics.

Akshat Shah

AMFI Stock Reclassification Preview (Dec 2025): New Listings and REIT Inclusion Drive Changes

36 stocks could see size reclassification in Jan. 12 new stocks could be added to Large and Mid-cap. REITs will be added to the AMFI classification...

Brian Freitas

2026 High Conviction - KEI Industries: Growth at a Premium - And Why It Can Sustain

KEI Industries is a leading Indian manufacturer of electrical wires and cables with a global presence, offering comprehensive power cable solutions...

Akshat Shah

AMFI Stock Reclassification Preview (Dec 2025): New Listings Shaking Up the Rankings

We currently forecast 31 migrations for the AMFI December reclassification. Many IPOs could be added to Large/Mid cap. The forecast upward...

Brian Freitas

RR Kabel Q2FY26: Strong Core, Aggressive Growth Path; Execution Key to Upside

​RR Kabel sees strong Q2FY26 with 19.5% revenue growth and doubled EBITDA, driven by volume expansion in high-margin segment. Positioned for growth...

Sudarshan Bhandari

RR Kabel sees strong Q2FY26 with 19.5% revenue growth and doubled EBITDA, driven by volume expansion in high-margin segment. Positioned for growth...