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.

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Rubicon Research Limited / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rubicon-research-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43796:1" rel="noopener">Rubicon Research Limited (1453591D IN)</a> raised about US$155m in its India IPO.</li>
<li>Rubicon Research has shown strong FY25–1Q26 growth, driven by expanding product launches, ANDA approvals, and higher US market penetration, while margins improved with operating leverage and lower R&amp;D intensity.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the trading dynamics.</li>
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Rubicon Research Limited (1453591D IN) raised about US$155m in its India IPO.
Rubicon Research has shown strong FY25–1Q26 growth, driven by expanding product launches, ANDA approvals, and higher US market penetration, while margins improved with operating leverage and lower R&amp;D intensity.
In this note, we will talk about the trading dynamics.


Rubicon Research IPO Trading - Strongest IPO Demand of 2025 Yet

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Gaudenz Schneider

Event-Driven

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Context:<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tata-consultancy-svcs-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18708:1" rel="noopener">Tata Consultancy Services (TCS IN)</a> will report Second Quarter FY 2026 Results on Thursday, 9 October 2025, after market close.</li>
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Highlight: Typically a low-volatility stock, TCS has seen notable post-earnings swings in the past. Option markets now anticipate a move larger than its historic average.</li>
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Why it matters: TCS is a top constituent of the Nifty 50 and Sensex. TCS’s commentary on the new H-1B visa fee could influence sentiment across India’s IT services sector.</li>
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Context:Tata Consultancy Services (TCS IN) will report Second Quarter FY 2026 Results on Thursday, 9 October 2025, after market close.

Highlight: Typically a low-volatility stock, TCS has seen notable post-earnings swings in the past. Option markets now anticipate a move larger than its historic average.

Why it matters: TCS is a top constituent of the Nifty 50 and Sensex. TCS’s commentary on the new H-1B visa fee could influence sentiment across India’s IT services sector.


Tata Consultancy Services (TCS IN) Q2 FY2026 Results: Options Signal Larger-Than-Usual Move

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<ul><li>The IT sector is expected to report subdued revenue growth in an otherwise seasonally strong quarter, as persistent global macroeconomic uncertainty and recent US tariff measures continue to dampen discretionary spending</li><li>Clients remain cautious, resulting in slower growth and intensified pricing pressure, although deal activity witnessed some improvement towards the end of the quarter</li><li>The overall deal pipeline remains steady, with deal wins in cost optimization, infrastructure modernization, and AI-led initiatives.</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

The IT sector is expected to report subdued revenue growth in an otherwise seasonally strong quarter, as persistent global macroeconomic uncertainty and recent US tariff measures continue to dampen discretionary spendingClients remain cautious, resulting in slower growth and intensified pricing pressure, although deal activity witnessed some improvement towards the end of the quarterThe overall deal pipeline remains steady, with deal wins in cost optimization, infrastructure modernization, and AI-led initiatives.Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

IT Sector (Q2FY26E Results Preview): Steering through uncertainty

<ul><li>The newly announced H-1B visa rule imposes a steep hike, requiring companies to pay USD100K per new application, a significant jump from the previous ~4-5K range</li><li>The new fee applies only to new applications (~22% of total applications) and existing H-1B renewals remain unaffected, providing some relief for the IT sector</li><li>However, increased visa costs are expected to gradually disrupt onsite effort mix, pushing companies to shift delivery to near-shore locations like Canada and Mexico and increase offshoring</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

The newly announced H-1B visa rule imposes a steep hike, requiring companies to pay USD100K per new application, a significant jump from the previous ~4-5K rangeThe new fee applies only to new applications (~22% of total applications) and existing H-1B renewals remain unaffected, providing some relief for the IT sectorHowever, increased visa costs are expected to gradually disrupt onsite effort mix, pushing companies to shift delivery to near-shore locations like Canada and Mexico and increase offshoringContent is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

IT Sector: H1B visa fee shock, shifts in delivery model

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Nimish Maheshwari

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<li>A U.S. executive order, "Project Firewall" has imposed a substantial one-time fee of USD100,000 on new H-1B visa applications, directly impacting the primary talent pipeline for Indian IT services firms.</li>
<li>This policy change represents a catalyst that will accelerate Indian IT companies towards higher offshore delivery and greater local hiring in the United States, thereby reshaping their global operating models.</li>
<li>The initial panic has eased, the fee is now seen as manageable, with its real impact unfolding through profitability pressures and evolving talent strategies amid tighter regulations.</li>
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A U.S. executive order, "Project Firewall" has imposed a substantial one-time fee of USD100,000 on new H-1B visa applications, directly impacting the primary talent pipeline for Indian IT services firms.
This policy change represents a catalyst that will accelerate Indian IT companies towards higher offshore delivery and greater local hiring in the United States, thereby reshaping their global operating models.
The initial panic has eased, the fee is now seen as manageable, with its real impact unfolding through profitability pressures and evolving talent strategies amid tighter regulations.


Thematic Report on H-1B Visa Impact: Can Brain Drain in US Become Brain Gain for India?

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Persistent Systems Limited offers outsourced software product development. The Company offer services that include testing, support, and professional services.

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Rubicon Research IPO Trading - Strongest IPO Demand of 2025 Yet

Rubicon Research Limited (RR) raised about US$155m in its India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the trading dynamics.

Akshat Shah

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS IN) Q2 FY2026 Results: Options Signal Larger-Than-Usual Move

TCS will report Q2 FY2026 results on 9 October 2025 amid potential for larger-than-usual post-earnings swings. Commentary on H-1B visa fees could...

Gaudenz Schneider

IT Sector (Q2FY26E Results Preview): Steering through uncertainty

The overall deal pipeline remains steady, with deal wins in cost optimization, infrastructure modernization, and AI-led initiatives.

HDFC Securities

IT Sector: H1B visa fee shock, shifts in delivery model

The newly announced H-1B visa rule imposes a steep hike, requiring companies to pay USD100K per new application, a significant jump from the...

HDFC Securities

Thematic Report on H-1B Visa Impact: Can Brain Drain in US Become Brain Gain for India?

US executive order imposes $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, pushing Indian IT firms towards offshore delivery and local hiring in the US, reshaping...

Nimish Maheshwari

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Rubicon Research IPO Trading - Strongest IPO Demand of 2025 Yet

Rubicon Research Limited (RR) raised about US$155m in its India IPO. In this note, we will talk about the trading dynamics.

Akshat Shah

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS IN) Q2 FY2026 Results: Options Signal Larger-Than-Usual Move

TCS will report Q2 FY2026 results on 9 October 2025 amid potential for larger-than-usual post-earnings swings. Commentary on H-1B visa fees could...

Gaudenz Schneider

IT Sector (Q2FY26E Results Preview): Steering through uncertainty

The overall deal pipeline remains steady, with deal wins in cost optimization, infrastructure modernization, and AI-led initiatives.

HDFC Securities

IT Sector: H1B visa fee shock, shifts in delivery model

The newly announced H-1B visa rule imposes a steep hike, requiring companies to pay USD100K per new application, a significant jump from the...

HDFC Securities

Thematic Report on H-1B Visa Impact: Can Brain Drain in US Become Brain Gain for India?

​US executive order imposes $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, pushing Indian IT firms towards offshore delivery and local hiring in the US, reshaping...

Nimish Maheshwari

US executive order imposes $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, pushing Indian IT firms towards offshore delivery and local hiring in the US, reshaping...