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

Ajax Engineering Limited / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ajax-engineering-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44026:1" rel="noopener">Ajax Engineering Limited (0896529D IN)</a> raised around US$145m in its India IPO.</li>
<li>Ajax Engineering Limited (AEL) is one of the leading concrete equipment manufacturers with a comprehensive range of concrete equipment, services and solutions across the concrete application value chain.</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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Ajax Engineering Limited (0896529D IN) raised around US$145m in its India IPO.
Ajax Engineering Limited (AEL) is one of the leading concrete equipment manufacturers with a comprehensive range of concrete equipment, services and solutions across the concrete application value chain.
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.


Ajax Engineering IPO Trading - Decent Insti Coverage but Subdued Retail Demand

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Beat the Street

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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.

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/itc-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:327:1" rel="noopener">ITC Ltd (ITC IN)</a>  revenue growth was driven by its diversified businesses, but profitability was hit by high raw material costs.</li>
<li>India is shifting its capital expenditure focus from FY25-30 towards energy infrastructure, including power generation and grid integration. </li>
<li>China plans to reduce subsidies for renewable energy projects after surpassing its 2030 solar and wind power targets early.</li>
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ITC Ltd (ITC IN)  revenue growth was driven by its diversified businesses, but profitability was hit by high raw material costs.
India is shifting its capital expenditure focus from FY25-30 towards energy infrastructure, including power generation and grid integration. 
China plans to reduce subsidies for renewable energy projects after surpassing its 2030 solar and wind power targets early.


#100 India Insight: ITC's Revenue Grows, India Shifts Focus, China Cuts Renewable Subsidies

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ajax-engineering-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44026:1" rel="noopener">Ajax Engineering Limited (0896529D IN)</a> is looking to raise about US$145m in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>Ajax Engineering Limited (AEL) is one of the leading concrete equipment manufacturers with a comprehensive range of concrete equipment, services and solutions across the concrete application value chain.</li>
<li>In this note, we take a quick look at the company’s past performance and the IPO valuations.</li>
</ul>



Ajax Engineering Limited (0896529D IN) is looking to raise about US$145m in its upcoming India IPO.
Ajax Engineering Limited (AEL) is one of the leading concrete equipment manufacturers with a comprehensive range of concrete equipment, services and solutions across the concrete application value chain.
In this note, we take a quick look at the company’s past performance and the IPO valuations.


Ajax Engineering IPO - Robust Growth Driven by a Comprehensive Dealer Network

Whirlpool of India / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/whirlpool-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1538:1" rel="noopener">Whirlpool Corp (WHR US)</a> is looking to raise about INR 46bn (US$530m) from selling a stake of about 31% in Whirlpool of India Limited (WHIRL).</li>
<li>In an announcement released on Jan 30, 2025, the firm mentioned its ultimate parent’s intention to sell down its interest in WHIRL from 51% to 20% by mid-to-late 2025.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the past deal performance and other deal dynamics.</li>
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Whirlpool Corp (WHR US) is looking to raise about INR 46bn (US$530m) from selling a stake of about 31% in Whirlpool of India Limited (WHIRL).
In an announcement released on Jan 30, 2025, the firm mentioned its ultimate parent’s intention to sell down its interest in WHIRL from 51% to 20% by mid-to-late 2025.
In this note, we talk about the past deal performance and other deal dynamics.


Whirlpool of India OFS Early Look - Another Large Selldown by Parent

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.</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>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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Dr Agarwal's Health Care Ltd (8140044Z IN) raised around US$350m in its India IPO.
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.
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.


Dr Agarwal’s Healthcare IPO Trading - Decent Anchor Demand but Subdued Overall Coverage

India

ITC Limited, a member of BAT Group of UK, is a holding company, which has a diversified presence in Cigarettes, Hotels, Paperboards & Specialty Papers, Packaging, Agri Business, Packaged Foods & Confectionery, Branded Apparel, Greeting Cards and other FMCG products.

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ITC Ltd (ITC IN)

Ajax Engineering IPO Trading - Decent Insti Coverage but Subdued Retail Demand

Ajax Engineering Limited raised around US$145m in its India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the demand and trading dynamics.

Akshat Shah

#100 India Insight: ITC's Revenue Grows, India Shifts Focus, China Cuts Renewable Subsidies

ITC Ltd's revenue growth driven by diversified businesses, but hit by high raw material costs. India shifts focus to energy infrastructure, China...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Ajax Engineering IPO - Robust Growth Driven by a Comprehensive Dealer Network

Ajax Engineering Limited is looking to raise about US$145m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we take a quick look at the company’s past...

Akshat Shah

Whirlpool of India OFS Early Look - Another Large Selldown by Parent

Whirlpool Corporation is looking to raise about INR 46bn (US$530m) from selling a 31% stake in Whirlpool of India Ltd. In this note, we talk about...

Akshat Shah

Dr Agarwal’s Healthcare IPO Trading - Decent Anchor Demand but Subdued Overall Coverage

Dr Agarwal’s Healthcare raised around US$350m in its India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the demand and trading dynamics.

Akshat Shah

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Ajax Engineering IPO Trading - Decent Insti Coverage but Subdued Retail Demand

Ajax Engineering Limited raised around US$145m in its India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the demand and trading dynamics.

Akshat Shah

#100 India Insight: ITC's Revenue Grows, India Shifts Focus, China Cuts Renewable Subsidies

​ITC Ltd's revenue growth driven by diversified businesses, but hit by high raw material costs. India shifts focus to energy infrastructure, China...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Ajax Engineering IPO - Robust Growth Driven by a Comprehensive Dealer Network

Ajax Engineering Limited is looking to raise about US$145m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we take a quick look at the company’s past...

Akshat Shah

Whirlpool of India OFS Early Look - Another Large Selldown by Parent

Whirlpool Corporation is looking to raise about INR 46bn (US$530m) from selling a 31% stake in Whirlpool of India Ltd. In this note, we talk about...

Akshat Shah

Dr Agarwal’s Healthcare IPO Trading - Decent Anchor Demand but Subdued Overall Coverage

Dr Agarwal’s Healthcare raised around US$350m in its India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the demand and trading dynamics.

Akshat Shah

ITC Ltd's revenue growth driven by diversified businesses, but hit by high raw material costs. India shifts focus to energy infrastructure, China...