Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, 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.

Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/swiggy-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35630:1" rel="noopener">Swiggy (SWIGGY IN)</a> raised around US$1.35bn in its India IPO in Nov 2024. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.</li>
<li>Swiggy is a business to commerce marketplace company offering users a platform for ordering grocery and household items and food delivery, through its on-demand delivery network</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.</li>
</ul>



Swiggy (SWIGGY IN) raised around US$1.35bn in its India IPO in Nov 2024. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.
Swiggy is a business to commerce marketplace company offering users a platform for ordering grocery and household items and food delivery, through its on-demand delivery network
In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.


Swiggy IPO Lockup - US$7.9bn Lockup Release

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

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/one-97-communications-limited-paytm" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:26149:1" rel="noopener">Paytm (PAYTM IN)</a> is pivoting post-regulatory setbacks with board overhaul, license reapplications, and focus on high-margin verticals like lending and merchant services.</li>
<li>Triggers like MDR revival, PPBL embargo removal, and PA license approval could significantly lift monetization, improve take rates, and stabilize investor sentiment.</li>
<li>While competition is stiff, structural improvements and cost controls position Paytm for a profitable rebound, making it a potential re-rating candidate in FY26.</li>
</ul>



Paytm (PAYTM IN) is pivoting post-regulatory setbacks with board overhaul, license reapplications, and focus on high-margin verticals like lending and merchant services.
Triggers like MDR revival, PPBL embargo removal, and PA license approval could significantly lift monetization, improve take rates, and stabilize investor sentiment.
While competition is stiff, structural improvements and cost controls position Paytm for a profitable rebound, making it a potential re-rating candidate in FY26.


Index Rebal/Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Index Rebal/Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Index Rebalance

<ul>
<li>In this insight, we take a look at the Potential ADDs/DELs for the BSE SENSEX, BSE 100, and BSE 200 Indices in the June 2025 index rebal event.</li>
<li>As things stand, there could be two index changes for the SENSEX index.</li>
<li>There could be two ADDs/DELs for the BSE 100 index and eight ADDs/DELs for the BSE 200 index.</li>
</ul>


In this insight, we take a look at the Potential ADDs/DELs for the BSE SENSEX, BSE 100, and BSE 200 Indices in the June 2025 index rebal event.
As things stand, there could be two index changes for the SENSEX index.
There could be two ADDs/DELs for the BSE 100 index and eight ADDs/DELs for the BSE 200 index.


Quiddity Leaderboard BSE/​​​​SENSEX Jun25: Some Names Are Still Close to the Border

<ul>
<li>In this insight, we take a look at the Potential ADDs/DELs for the BSE SENSEX, BSE 100, and BSE 200 Indices in the June 2025 index rebal event.</li>
<li>As things stand, there could be two index changes for the SENSEX index.</li>
<li>There could be two ADDs/DELs for the BSE 100 Index and four ADDs/DELs for the BSE 200 Index.</li>
</ul>


In this insight, we take a look at the Potential ADDs/DELs for the BSE SENSEX, BSE 100, and BSE 200 Indices in the June 2025 index rebal event.
As things stand, there could be two index changes for the SENSEX index.
There could be two ADDs/DELs for the BSE 100 Index and four ADDs/DELs for the BSE 200 Index.


Quiddity Leaderboard BSE/​​​​SENSEX Jun25: One Change to Expectations; US$500mn One-Way Collectively

Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Equity Analyst - Asia Consumer Sector

ASIA CONSUMER: INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

Investory

Investory is a Singapore-based boutique independent equity research firm founded in January 2017 with a primary focus on consumption themes across Asia-Pacific.

We aim to generate investible ideas based on consumption trends and outlook. We screen our ideas on several parameters - product potential, long-term growth and management commitment being the most critical.  We follow a fundamental analysis approach in our stock selection process and are not restricted by market cap.

We aspire to grow into a leading source of unbiased research, free of conflict of interest, for investors yearning for independent and disciplined analysis. 

We also undertake bespoke research mandates to support our Institutional clients’ investment needs.

Our team comprises of professionals with extensive experience in the Asian equity markets, in areas ranging from research, servicing institutional clients and investment management.

Equity Capital Markets

<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/walmart-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11134:1" rel="noopener">Walmart (WMT US)</a> backed <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/phonepe-pvt-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34788:1" rel="noopener">Phonepe </a> is gearing up for an IPO in India, according to comments made by Walmart CEO McMillon during Investor call yesterday,</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/phonepe-pvt-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:34788:1" rel="noopener">Phonepe Pvt Ltd (1732974D IN)</a> , 84% owned by <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/walmart-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11134:1" rel="noopener">Walmart (WMT US),</a> is one of India's leading fintech company with its flagship digital payment app.</li>
<li>During its last funding round in January 2023, PhonePe raised USD350 million from General Atlantic at a valuation of USD12 billion. </li>
</ul>



Walmart (WMT US) backed Phonepe  is gearing up for an IPO in India, according to comments made by Walmart CEO McMillon during Investor call yesterday,

Phonepe Pvt Ltd (1732974D IN) , 84% owned by Walmart (WMT US), is one of India's leading fintech company with its flagship digital payment app.
During its last funding round in January 2023, PhonePe raised USD350 million from General Atlantic at a valuation of USD12 billion. 


PhonePe IPO: Walmart-Backed India Fintech Preps for Listing. A Quick Primer

India

One97 Communications Ltd. is an Indian multinational technology company that provides digital payment and financial services to consumers and merchants. Its core offerings include payment services, lending, insurance, and wealth management, primarily through its flagship mobile wallet, Paytm. The company is headquartered in Noida, India, and was founded in 2000.

Price Gauge
52-week Range	0.00 - 0.00
Market Cap (USDm)	0.00
P/E	0.00
Dividend (Yield)	0.00

Paytm (PAYTM IN)

Swiggy IPO Lockup - US$7.9bn Lockup Release

Swiggy (SWIGGY IN) raised around US$1.35bn in its India IPO in Nov 2024. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.

Sumeet Singh

Paytm 2.0: Growth Triggers Loading…

Paytm is making strategic changes post-regulatory challenges to boost profitability and investor confidence, focusing on high-margin verticals...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Quiddity Leaderboard BSE/SENSEX Jun25: Some Names Are Still Close to the Border

We expect ~US$560mn one-way flows collectively for Sensex, BSE 100, and BSE 200. Although there is only one month left in the reference period, the...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Quiddity Leaderboard BSE/SENSEX Jun25: One Change to Expectations; US$500mn One-Way Collectively

Collectively, we see one way flows of around US$500mn for BSE Sensex, BSE 100, and BSE 200 in June 2025 based on the latest data. Some names have...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

PhonePe IPO: Walmart-Backed India Fintech Preps for Listing. A Quick Primer

PhonePe's IPO and discussions on potential valuations could turn the spot light on listed peers in the digital payment space and likely lift...

Devi Subhakesan

Price Gauge

52-week Range

Market Cap (USDm)

P/E

Dividend (Yield)

Swiggy IPO Lockup - US$7.9bn Lockup Release

Swiggy (SWIGGY IN) raised around US$1.35bn in its India IPO in Nov 2024. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.

Sumeet Singh

Paytm 2.0: Growth Triggers Loading…

​Paytm is making strategic changes post-regulatory challenges to boost profitability and investor confidence, focusing on high-margin verticals...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Quiddity Leaderboard BSE/​​​​SENSEX Jun25: Some Names Are Still Close to the Border

We expect ~US$560mn one-way flows collectively for Sensex, BSE 100, and BSE 200. Although there is only one month left in the reference period, the...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Quiddity Leaderboard BSE/​​​​SENSEX Jun25: One Change to Expectations; US$500mn One-Way Collectively

Collectively, we see one way flows of around US$500mn for BSE Sensex, BSE 100, and BSE 200 in June 2025 based on the latest data. Some names have...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

PhonePe IPO: Walmart-Backed India Fintech Preps for Listing. A Quick Primer

PhonePe's IPO and discussions on potential valuations could turn the spot light on listed peers in the digital payment space and likely lift...

Devi Subhakesan

Paytm is making strategic changes post-regulatory challenges to boost profitability and investor confidence, focusing on high-margin verticals...

Quiddity Leaderboard BSE/SENSEX Jun25: Some Names Are Still Close to the Border

Quiddity Leaderboard BSE/SENSEX Jun25: One Change to Expectations; US$500mn One-Way Collectively