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.

Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/geddit-convenience-pvt-ltd-zepto" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35873:1" rel="noopener">Zepto</a> is looking to raise about US$1bn in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>Zepto Ltd is a quick-commerce company, focused on delivering groceries and everyday essentials within minutes through a network of dark stores and a technology-enabled logistics platform.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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Zepto is looking to raise about US$1bn in its upcoming India IPO.
Zepto Ltd is a quick-commerce company, focused on delivering groceries and everyday essentials within minutes through a network of dark stores and a technology-enabled logistics platform.
In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.


Aequitas - Zepto - The Negatives - Losses Will Continue

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/geddit-convenience-pvt-ltd-zepto" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35873:1" rel="noopener">Zepto</a> is looking to raise about US$1bn in its upcoming India IPO. </li>
<li>Zepto Ltd is a quick-commerce company, focused on delivering groceries and everyday essentials within minutes through a network of dark stores and a technology-enabled logistics platform.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal. </li>
</ul>



Zepto is looking to raise about US$1bn in its upcoming India IPO. 
Zepto Ltd is a quick-commerce company, focused on delivering groceries and everyday essentials within minutes through a network of dark stores and a technology-enabled logistics platform.
In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal. 


Aequitas - Zepto - The Positives - Has Grown Very Fast

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Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Zepto filed its Updated DRHP on June 9, 2026, with a INR 8,010 crore fresh issue and 11.35 crore-share OFS, becoming the first standalone quick commerce player seeking domestic listing.</li>
<li>FY26 revenue doubled to INR 22,624 crore, while losses widened to INR 5,905 crore, testing investor appetite for high-growth, loss-making platforms in a competitive market.</li>
<li>Zepto is a strong 2nd player in a 40%+ growth market, but investors must assess whether IPO pricing reflects its path to profitability.</li>
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Zepto filed its Updated DRHP on June 9, 2026, with a INR 8,010 crore fresh issue and 11.35 crore-share OFS, becoming the first standalone quick commerce player seeking domestic listing.
FY26 revenue doubled to INR 22,624 crore, while losses widened to INR 5,905 crore, testing investor appetite for high-growth, loss-making platforms in a competitive market.
Zepto is a strong 2nd player in a 40%+ growth market, but investors must assess whether IPO pricing reflects its path to profitability.


Zepto IPO: India's Fastest-Growing Quick Commerce Platform

Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Sree Capital

Sreemant Dudhoria

Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Fundamental Research on Listed Indian Companies

Sree Capital

Sree Capital is a platform to share fundamental research on listed Indian companies. We do this research for our own investment

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<li>We discuss details about <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/geddit-convenience-pvt-ltd-zepto" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35873:1" rel="noopener">Zepto (1936629D IN)</a> 's likely IPO in near term as all regulatory approvals are in place.</li>
<li>This insight gives a brief overview of the company and its key parameters.</li>
<li>Finally, we discuss about company's financials, valuation journey and key points to watch out for in this IPO.</li>
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We discuss details about Zepto (1936629D IN) 's likely IPO in near term as all regulatory approvals are in place.
This insight gives a brief overview of the company and its key parameters.
Finally, we discuss about company's financials, valuation journey and key points to watch out for in this IPO.


Index Rebalance

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lenskart-solutions-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45634:1" rel="noopener">Lenskart Solutions (LENSKART IN)</a> (LS) raised around US$825m in its India IPO in November 2025. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.</li>
<li>Lenskart Solutions Limited (LSL) is a technology-driven eyewear company with integrated operations spanning designing, manufacturing, branding and retailing of eyewear products.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.</li>
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Lenskart Solutions (LENSKART IN) (LS) raised around US$825m in its India IPO in November 2025. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.
Lenskart Solutions Limited (LSL) is a technology-driven eyewear company with integrated operations spanning designing, manufacturing, branding and retailing of eyewear products.
In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.


Aequitas: Lenskart Lockup Expiry - US$6.7bn Lockup Release with Everyone Well in the Money

India

Swiggy is an Indian online food ordering and delivery company. It also operates quick-commerce services under Instamart for grocery and household items, and offers restaurant reservation services through Dineout. The company is headquartered in Bengaluru, India, and was founded in 2013.

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Aequitas - Zepto - The Negatives - Losses Will Continue

Zepto is looking to raise about US$1bn in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.

Sumeet Singh

Aequitas - Zepto - The Positives - Has Grown Very Fast

Zepto is looking to raise about US$1bn in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.

Sumeet Singh

Zepto IPO: India's Fastest-Growing Quick Commerce Platform

Zepto, a quick commerce player, files DRHP with INR 8,010 crore fresh issue and 11.35 crore-share OFS, testing investor appetite for high-growth,...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Zepto IPO - Preview

Zepto has filed an updated DRHP with SEBI for its IPO, proposing a fresh issue worth USD 800 million through equity shares. Including an offer for...

Sreemant Dudhoria

Aequitas: Lenskart Lockup Expiry - US$6.7bn Lockup Release with Everyone Well in the Money

This time around softbank is looking to raise around US$300m via selling some of its stake in Lenskart. The deal is being run by GS.

Sumeet Singh

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Aequitas - Zepto - The Negatives - Losses Will Continue

Zepto is looking to raise about US$1bn in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.

Sumeet Singh

Aequitas - Zepto - The Positives - Has Grown Very Fast

Zepto is looking to raise about US$1bn in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.

Sumeet Singh

Zepto IPO: India's Fastest-Growing Quick Commerce Platform

​Zepto, a quick commerce player, files DRHP with INR 8,010 crore fresh issue and 11.35 crore-share OFS, testing investor appetite for high-growth,...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Zepto IPO - Preview

Zepto has filed an updated DRHP with SEBI for its IPO, proposing a fresh issue worth USD 800 million through equity shares. Including an offer for...

Sreemant Dudhoria

Aequitas: Lenskart Lockup Expiry - US$6.7bn Lockup Release with Everyone Well in the Money

This time around softbank is looking to raise around US$300m via selling some of its stake in Lenskart. The deal is being run by GS.

Sumeet Singh

Zepto, a quick commerce player, files DRHP with INR 8,010 crore fresh issue and 11.35 crore-share OFS, testing investor appetite for high-growth,...