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/wework-india-management-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44329:1" rel="noopener">WeWork India Management (WEWORK IN)</a> raised around US$338m in its IPO in Oct 2025. The lockup on its promoter and pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.</li>
<li>WeWork India (WWI) offers a wide range of workspace solutions, including custom-designed buildings, floors, and offices; enterprise office suites; private offices; co-working spaces; customized managed offices; and hybrid digital solutions.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.</li>
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WeWork India Management (WEWORK IN) raised around US$338m in its IPO in Oct 2025. The lockup on its promoter and pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.
WeWork India (WWI) offers a wide range of workspace solutions, including custom-designed buildings, floors, and offices; enterprise office suites; private offices; co-working spaces; customized managed offices; and hybrid digital solutions.
In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.


Aequitas: WeWork India IPO Lockup Expiry-Shares Have Traded Down but WeWork Global Well in The Money

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist, Trudence Capital Advisors

Pranav Bhavsar

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist

Trudence Capital Advisors

Trudence Capital Advisors Private Limited is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst, holding SEBI registration number INH000015747. Our firm is dedicated to providing independent and unbiased research on Indian mid to large-cap companies. Trudence Capital is known for its counter-consensus views, with a focus on forensic research and on-ground primary investigations. Our research approach is thorough, involving detailed analysis of accounting practices and governance, alongside extensive channel checks.

Independent & Unbiased Research

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Indian equities are pricing durability; over the next few quarters we see earnings risk as pricing power, mix strength, and volume assumptions face incremental deterioration.</li>
<li>Across BRGR, DIXON, INDIGO, VBL, and KALYANKJ, consensus embeds normalization; while leading indicators point to operating leverage turning marginally negative</li>
<li>We present these as tactical earnings-direction basket targeting fragile unit economic and not a collapse call; modest deceleration is sufficient to drive estimate cuts and further de-rating</li>
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Indian equities are pricing durability; over the next few quarters we see earnings risk as pricing power, mix strength, and volume assumptions face incremental deterioration.
Across BRGR, DIXON, INDIGO, VBL, and KALYANKJ, consensus embeds normalization; while leading indicators point to operating leverage turning marginally negative
We present these as tactical earnings-direction basket targeting fragile unit economic and not a collapse call; modest deceleration is sufficient to drive estimate cuts and further de-rating


India Top Shorts | Pricing Power Illusions in a Slowing Regime

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

Virgin Australia Holdings / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Bain Capital raised around US$440m via selling some of its stake in <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/virgin-australia-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:814:1" rel="noopener">Virgin Australia (VAH AU)</a> IPO in June 2025. Some of Bain’s stake could be released from escrow soon.</li>
<li>Virgin Australia (VA) is the second largest airline group operating in the Australian aviation market, with an average 32% domestic RPT capacity market share in CY24.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.</li>
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Bain Capital raised around US$440m via selling some of its stake in Virgin Australia (VAH AU) IPO in June 2025. Some of Bain’s stake could be released from escrow soon.
Virgin Australia (VA) is the second largest airline group operating in the Australian aviation market, with an average 32% domestic RPT capacity market share in CY24.
In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.


Aequitas: Virgin Australia IPO Lockup - Escrow Release Is a Moving Target that Is Getting Closer

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vikram-solar" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36670:1" rel="noopener">Vikram Solar (0490158D IN)</a> raised around US$238m in its IPO in August 2025. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.</li>
<li>Vikram Solar is an integrated solar photo-voltaic modules producer and an integrated solar energy solutions provider offering engineering, procurement and construction services, and operations and maintenance services to its customers.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.</li>
</ul>



Vikram Solar (0490158D IN) raised around US$238m in its IPO in August 2025. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.
Vikram Solar is an integrated solar photo-voltaic modules producer and an integrated solar energy solutions provider offering engineering, procurement and construction services, and operations and maintenance services to its customers.
In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.


Aequitas: Vikram Solar IPO Lockup Expiry - US$170m Lockup Release, Likely to Be in Smaller Chunks

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

DZT Research

DZT Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of MS-India in the past month.</li>
<li>We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.</li>
<li>We highlighted EPS revision on HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, Eternal, Bharat Petroleum, Infosys, Vedanta, Hindalco Industries.</li>
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We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of MS-India in the past month.
We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.
We highlighted EPS revision on HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, Eternal, Bharat Petroleum, Infosys, Vedanta, Hindalco Industries.


MS-India Index Earning Revision (Jan): HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, Eternal

India

InterGlobe Aviation Ltd. operates IndiGo, India's largest passenger airline by domestic market share, focusing on low fares, punctuality, and a hassle-free travel experience. The company provides air transportation services for passengers and cargo on scheduled flights, along with ancillary services like car rental, airport lounge access, and travel insurance. IndiGo is headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana, India, and was founded in 2004.

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IndiGo (INDIGO IN)

Aequitas: WeWork India IPO Lockup Expiry-Shares Have Traded Down but WeWork Global Well in The Money

WeWork India raised around US$338m in its IPO in Oct 2025. The lockup on its promoter and pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.

Akshat Shah

India Top Shorts | Pricing Power Illusions in a Slowing Regime

Indian equities face earnings risk due to deteriorating pricing power, mix strength, and volume assumptions, leading to potential estimate cuts...

Pranav Bhavsar

Aequitas: Virgin Australia IPO Lockup - Escrow Release Is a Moving Target that Is Getting Closer

Bain Capital raised around US$440m via selling some of its stake in Virgin Australia (VAH AU) IPO in June 2025. Some of Bain’s stake could be...

Sumeet Singh

Aequitas: Vikram Solar IPO Lockup Expiry - US$170m Lockup Release, Likely to Be in Smaller Chunks

Vikram Solar raised around US$238m in its IPO in August 2025. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon. In this note, we will talk...

Akshat Shah

MS-India Index Earning Revision (Jan): HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, Eternal

We analyzed MS-India's consensus for Jan 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, Eternal, Bharat...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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Aequitas: WeWork India IPO Lockup Expiry-Shares Have Traded Down but WeWork Global Well in The Money

WeWork India raised around US$338m in its IPO in Oct 2025. The lockup on its promoter and pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.

Akshat Shah

India Top Shorts | Pricing Power Illusions in a Slowing Regime

​Indian equities face earnings risk due to deteriorating pricing power, mix strength, and volume assumptions, leading to potential estimate cuts...

Pranav Bhavsar

Aequitas: Virgin Australia IPO Lockup - Escrow Release Is a Moving Target that Is Getting Closer

Bain Capital raised around US$440m via selling some of its stake in Virgin Australia (VAH AU) IPO in June 2025. Some of Bain’s stake could be...

Sumeet Singh

Aequitas: Vikram Solar IPO Lockup Expiry - US$170m Lockup Release, Likely to Be in Smaller Chunks

Vikram Solar raised around US$238m in its IPO in August 2025. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon. In this note, we will talk...

Akshat Shah

MS-India Index Earning Revision (Jan): HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, Eternal

We analyzed MS-India's consensus for Jan 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in HDFC Bank, IndusInd Bank, InterGlobe Aviation, Eternal, Bharat...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Indian equities face earnings risk due to deteriorating pricing power, mix strength, and volume assumptions, leading to potential estimate cuts...