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/indo-mim-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45956:1" rel="noopener">Indo-MIM Ltd (1666551D IN)</a> is looking to raise about US$395m in its India IPO. The deal has been downsized from its earlier estimated size of US$750m.</li>
<li>IML provides end-to-end solutions for the manufacture of precision engineering components using metal injection molding technology. Its capabilities include mold designing and tooling, coupled with finishing and assembly operations.</li>
<li>In our earlier notes, we have looked at the company’s past performance. In this note, we talk about the RHP updates, peer comp and implied valuations in the price range.</li>
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Indo-MIM Ltd (1666551D IN) is looking to raise about US$395m in its India IPO. The deal has been downsized from its earlier estimated size of US$750m.
IML provides end-to-end solutions for the manufacture of precision engineering components using metal injection molding technology. Its capabilities include mold designing and tooling, coupled with finishing and assembly operations.
In our earlier notes, we have looked at the company’s past performance. In this note, we talk about the RHP updates, peer comp and implied valuations in the price range.


Aequitas: Indo-MIM IPO - RHP Updates, Peer Comp and Thoughts on Valuation

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.

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<li>India raised effective gold import duty from 6% to 15% overnight via a 10% basic customs duty plus 5% AIDC, the steepest hike since 2013.</li>
<li>Gold imports hit a record $71.98 billion in FY26. Titan's jewellery business, contributing 85% of revenue, faces an acute near-term demand and margin headwind.</li>
<li>Historical data shows Titan typically corrects 10–25% within a month of duty hikes, then recovers over 6–12 months. The organised sector ultimately benefits as unorganised players struggle most.</li>
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India raised effective gold import duty from 6% to 15% overnight via a 10% basic customs duty plus 5% AIDC, the steepest hike since 2013.
Gold imports hit a record $71.98 billion in FY26. Titan's jewellery business, contributing 85% of revenue, faces an acute near-term demand and margin headwind.
Historical data shows Titan typically corrects 10–25% within a month of duty hikes, then recovers over 6–12 months. The organised sector ultimately benefits as unorganised players struggle most.


India's Gold Duty Shock: History Shows Titan Rebounds,But First Comes Pain

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

Event-Driven

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<li>PM Modi on May 10 urged Indians to halt gold purchases, revive work-from-home, and cut fossil-fuel use, directly threatening the demand base of three listed sectors.</li>
<li>With crude above $100/bbl, a strained rupee, and FY26 gold imports at a record ~$72billion, the PM's remarks signal that policy tightening, including possible import-duty hikes, cannot be ruled out.</li>
<li>The sell-off in Titan, IndiGo and Maruti may look like a sentiment tantrum, but the underlying macro mechanics argue the pain is structural, not episodic.</li>
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PM Modi on May 10 urged Indians to halt gold purchases, revive work-from-home, and cut fossil-fuel use, directly threatening the demand base of three listed sectors.
With crude above $100/bbl, a strained rupee, and FY26 gold imports at a record ~$72billion, the PM's remarks signal that policy tightening, including possible import-duty hikes, cannot be ruled out.
The sell-off in Titan, IndiGo and Maruti may look like a sentiment tantrum, but the underlying macro mechanics argue the pain is structural, not episodic.


Modi's Speech Signal Hits Three Sectors in One Day

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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

Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust / Equity Capital Markets

Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT IN)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/raajmarg-infra-investment-trust" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:47598:1" rel="noopener">Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT IN)</a> raised around US$650m in its India IPO.</li>
<li>RIIT owns and manages a portfolio of five highway assets in India spread across six cities, like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Jharkhand, and Andhra Pradesh, as per the CARE Industry Report.</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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Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT IN) raised around US$650m in its India IPO.
RIIT owns and manages a portfolio of five highway assets in India spread across six cities, like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Jharkhand, and Andhra Pradesh, as per the CARE Industry Report.
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.


Aequitas: Raajmarg Infra InvIT IPO Trading - Decent Demand; Leads Past REIT Listings

India

Kalyan Jewellers is an Indian multinational jewellery company that designs, manufactures, and sells a wide range of gold, diamond, silver, platinum, and gemstone jewellery. The company utilizes a hyperlocal strategy to cater to regional consumer preferences across its extensive network of showrooms and online platforms. It was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Thrissur, Kerala, India.

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Kalyan Jewellers (KALYANKJ IN)

Aequitas: Indo-MIM IPO - RHP Updates, Peer Comp and Thoughts on Valuation

Indo-MIM Ltd (IML) is looking to raise about US$395m in its India IPO, downsized from its earlier estimated size of US$750m. In this note, we talk...

Akshat Shah

India's Gold Duty Shock: History Shows Titan Rebounds,But First Comes Pain

India raises gold import duty to 15%, impacting Titan's jewellery business which faces demand and margin challenges. Historical data suggests...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Modi's Speech Signal Hits Three Sectors in One Day

PM Modi's call to halt gold purchases and cut fossil-fuel use threatens sectors like Titan, IndiGo, and Maruti, signaling possible policy tightening.

Nimish Maheshwari

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

Aequitas: Raajmarg Infra InvIT IPO Trading - Decent Demand; Leads Past REIT Listings

Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) raised around US$650m in its India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the demand and the trading dynamics.

Akshat Shah

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Aequitas: Indo-MIM IPO - RHP Updates, Peer Comp and Thoughts on Valuation

Indo-MIM Ltd (IML) is looking to raise about US$395m in its India IPO, downsized from its earlier estimated size of US$750m. In this note, we talk...

Akshat Shah

India's Gold Duty Shock: History Shows Titan Rebounds,But First Comes Pain

​India raises gold import duty to 15%, impacting Titan's jewellery business which faces demand and margin challenges. Historical data suggests...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Modi's Speech Signal Hits Three Sectors in One Day

​PM Modi's call to halt gold purchases and cut fossil-fuel use threatens sectors like Titan, IndiGo, and Maruti, signaling possible policy tightening.

Nimish Maheshwari

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

Aequitas: Raajmarg Infra InvIT IPO Trading - Decent Demand; Leads Past REIT Listings

Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust (RIIT) raised around US$650m in its India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the demand and the trading dynamics.

Akshat Shah

India raises gold import duty to 15%, impacting Titan's jewellery business which faces demand and margin challenges. Historical data suggests...

PM Modi's call to halt gold purchases and cut fossil-fuel use threatens sectors like Titan, IndiGo, and Maruti, signaling possible policy tightening.