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

Jain Resource Recycling / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jain-resource-recycling" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45058:1" rel="noopener">Jain Resource Recycling (2300699D IN)</a>  raised about US$142m in its India IPO.</li>
<li>The company is primarily focused on manufacturing of non-ferrous metal products by recycling of non-ferrous metal scrap. It is also engaged in trading of non-ferrous metals and other commodities.</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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Jain Resource Recycling (2300699D IN)  raised about US$142m in its India IPO.
The company is primarily focused on manufacturing of non-ferrous metal products by recycling of non-ferrous metal scrap. It is also engaged in trading of non-ferrous metals and other commodities.
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.


Jain Resource Recycling IPO Trading - Decent Anchor; Tepid Overall Demand

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jain-resource-recycling" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45058:1" rel="noopener">Jain Resource Recycling (2300699D IN)</a> is looking to raise about US$142m in its India IPO.</li>
<li>The company is primarily focused on manufacturing of non-ferrous metal products by recycling of non-ferrous metal scrap. It is also engaged in trading of non-ferrous metals and other commodities.</li>
<li>In this note, we take a quick look at the peer comparison and IPO valuations.</li>
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Jain Resource Recycling (2300699D IN) is looking to raise about US$142m in its India IPO.
The company is primarily focused on manufacturing of non-ferrous metal products by recycling of non-ferrous metal scrap. It is also engaged in trading of non-ferrous metals and other commodities.
In this note, we take a quick look at the peer comparison and IPO valuations.


Jain Resource Recycling IPO - Quick Thoughts on Peer Comp and Valuation

Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

A full service Thai brokerage

Krungthai XSpring

Krungthai XSpring is a full service broker. The company provides a wide range of investment services such as Securities Brokerage, Derivative Agent Business, Securities Borrowing and Lending, Securities Trading, Underwriting, Financial Advisory, Wealth Advisory, Private Fund Management and International Markets Securities Trading. 

In terms of credibility, Fitch Ratings has assigned Krunghtai XSpring a long-term rating of AA- and a national short-term rating of F1+ with stable outlook.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>The SET Index is expected to trade with an upward bias today, with the support at 1,260/1,250 and the resistance at 1,276/1,291.</li><li>The outlook for 2H25 is positive as the technology sector enters its high season, supported by flagship products and AI-integrated smart devices.</li><li>The baht has continued to strengthen, recently appreciating below 32/USD to around 31.8/USD — its strongest level in three and a half years and the second-best performing Asian currency year-to-date, after the Taiwan dollar.</li></ul>

The SET Index is expected to trade with an upward bias today, with the support at 1,260/1,250 and the resistance at 1,276/1,291.The outlook for 2H25 is positive as the technology sector enters its high season, supported by flagship products and AI-integrated smart devices.The baht has continued to strengthen, recently appreciating below 32/USD to around 31.8/USD — its strongest level in three and a half years and the second-best performing Asian currency year-to-date, after the Taiwan dollar.

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. September 9, 2025

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>India’s GST 2.0 reform slashes tax rates on essentials, durables, autos, and healthcare while exempting insurance and education.</li>
<li>The move could accelerate consumption, especially in rural India, but risks straining government revenues and widening fiscal deficits.</li>
<li>If implemented smoothly, GST 2.0 may drive a multi-sector consumption upcycle, though revenue trade-offs and uneven pass-through pose risks.</li>
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India’s GST 2.0 reform slashes tax rates on essentials, durables, autos, and healthcare while exempting insurance and education.
The move could accelerate consumption, especially in rural India, but risks straining government revenues and widening fiscal deficits.
If implemented smoothly, GST 2.0 may drive a multi-sector consumption upcycle, though revenue trade-offs and uneven pass-through pose risks.


Thematic Report on GST 2.0 Regime: Who Gains, Who Loses as India Bets on Demand Revival.

SAI Life Sciences / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sai-life-sciences" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43724:1" rel="noopener">SAI Life Sciences (SAILS12 IN)</a> raised around US$360m in its India IPO in Dec 2024. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.</li>
<li>Sai Life Sciences is a contract research, development and manufacturing organisation providing end-to-end services across drug discovery, development and manufacturing value-chain, for small to global pharmaceutical innovators and biotechnology firms.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.</li>
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SAI Life Sciences (SAILS12 IN) raised around US$360m in its India IPO in Dec 2024. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.
Sai Life Sciences is a contract research, development and manufacturing organisation providing end-to-end services across drug discovery, development and manufacturing value-chain, for small to global pharmaceutical innovators and biotechnology firms.
In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.


Sai Life Sciences IPO Lockup - US$840m Lockup Release; TPG Asia up 5.8x with a 24.8% Stake

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)

Jain Resource Recycling IPO Trading - Decent Anchor; Tepid Overall Demand

Jain Resource Recycling raised about US$142m in its India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the demand and trading dynamics.

Akshat Shah

Jain Resource Recycling IPO - Quick Thoughts on Peer Comp and Valuation

Jain Resource Recycling is looking to raise about US$142m in its India IPO. In this note, we take a quick look at the peer comparison and IPO...

Akshat Shah

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. September 9, 2025

The SET Index is expected to trade with an upward bias today, with the support at 1,260/1,250 and the resistance at 1,276/1,291.

Krungthai XSpring

Thematic Report on GST 2.0 Regime: Who Gains, Who Loses as India Bets on Demand Revival.

India's GST 2.0 reform cuts tax rates on essentials, durables, autos, and healthcare, potentially boosting consumption but risking fiscal deficits.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Sai Life Sciences IPO Lockup - US$840m Lockup Release; TPG Asia up 5.8x with a 24.8% Stake

TPG Asia has launched an INR26.4bn (US$302m) cleanup block (14.7% stake) in Sai Life Sciences at a floor price of INR860/share, a 5.2% discount to...

Akshat Shah

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Jain Resource Recycling IPO Trading - Decent Anchor; Tepid Overall Demand

Jain Resource Recycling raised about US$142m in its India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the demand and trading dynamics.

Akshat Shah

Jain Resource Recycling IPO - Quick Thoughts on Peer Comp and Valuation

Jain Resource Recycling is looking to raise about US$142m in its India IPO. In this note, we take a quick look at the peer comparison and IPO...

Akshat Shah

Krungthai XSpring Zoom Eng. September 9, 2025

The SET Index is expected to trade with an upward bias today, with the support at 1,260/1,250 and the resistance at 1,276/1,291.

Krungthai XSpring

Thematic Report on GST 2.0 Regime: Who Gains, Who Loses as India Bets on Demand Revival.

​India's GST 2.0 reform cuts tax rates on essentials, durables, autos, and healthcare, potentially boosting consumption but risking fiscal deficits.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Sai Life Sciences IPO Lockup - US$840m Lockup Release; TPG Asia up 5.8x with a 24.8% Stake

TPG Asia has launched an INR26.4bn (US$302m) cleanup block (14.7% stake) in Sai Life Sciences at a floor price of INR860/share, a 5.2% discount to...

Akshat Shah

India's GST 2.0 reform cuts tax rates on essentials, durables, autos, and healthcare, potentially boosting consumption but risking fiscal deficits.