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

National Stock Exchange of India / Equity Capital Markets

National Stock Exchange of India (NSE IN)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/national-stock-exchange" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:23751:1" rel="noopener">National Stock Exchange (NSEIN IN)</a> raised about US$2.4bn in its India IPO.</li>
<li>NSE operates electronic platforms for trading equities, derivatives, currencies, and debt securities, also earning revenue from clearing and settlement services, market data, index licensing, listing fees, connectivity, and technology services.</li>
<li>We have looked at the company’s past performance and valuations in our previous note. In this note, we will talk about the trading dynamics.</li>
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National Stock Exchange (NSEIN IN) raised about US$2.4bn in its India IPO.
NSE operates electronic platforms for trading equities, derivatives, currencies, and debt securities, also earning revenue from clearing and settlement services, market data, index licensing, listing fees, connectivity, and technology services.
We have looked at the company’s past performance and valuations in our previous note. In this note, we will talk about the trading dynamics.


Aequtias: NSE IPO Trading - Weakish Demand Probably Flattish Debut

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tata-consultancy-svcs-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18708:1" rel="noopener">Tata Consultancy Svcs (TCS IN)</a> partners with Denmark’s Salling Group for AI-based digital and cloud transformation across 2,100 stores, aligning with its ‘Aspire 28’ growth vision.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hindustan-zinc-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8688:1" rel="noopener">Hindustan Zinc (HZ IN)</a> announces INR 12,000 crore capex to double metal capacity in 36 months, aiming to meet surging demand and enhance long-term stakeholder value.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dassault-aviation-sa" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:21389:1" rel="noopener">Dassault Aviation SA (AM FP)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/reliance-industries-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:198:1" rel="noopener">Reliance Industries (RIL IN)</a> will build Falcon 2000 jets in India by 2028, making Nagpur a global hub for jet manufacturing and assembly excellence.</li>
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Tata Consultancy Svcs (TCS IN) partners with Denmark’s Salling Group for AI-based digital and cloud transformation across 2,100 stores, aligning with its ‘Aspire 28’ growth vision.

Hindustan Zinc (HZ IN) announces INR 12,000 crore capex to double metal capacity in 36 months, aiming to meet surging demand and enhance long-term stakeholder value.

Dassault Aviation SA (AM FP) and Reliance Industries (RIL IN) will build Falcon 2000 jets in India by 2028, making Nagpur a global hub for jet manufacturing and assembly excellence.


#164 India Insights: TCS-Salling AI Deal, Hindustan Zinc 12k Cr Capex, Falcon Jets by 2028

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

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<li>Generative AI (GenAI) and Agentic AI are ushering in unprecedented productivity gains, projecting a 10-50% efficiency boost in Software Development Life Cycle especially for Application Development and Maintenance (ADM).</li>
<li>A projected ~40% efficiency gain from enterprise-wide GenAI Copilot implementation places approximately 10-15% of current IT services revenues at risk. </li>
<li>Though success hinges on the ability to transition GenAI solutions from pilot projects to scaled production deployments, emphasising IP-led innovation and new value creation over mere cost optimisation. </li>
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Generative AI (GenAI) and Agentic AI are ushering in unprecedented productivity gains, projecting a 10-50% efficiency boost in Software Development Life Cycle especially for Application Development and Maintenance (ADM).
A projected ~40% efficiency gain from enterprise-wide GenAI Copilot implementation places approximately 10-15% of current IT services revenues at risk. 
Though success hinges on the ability to transition GenAI solutions from pilot projects to scaled production deployments, emphasising IP-led innovation and new value creation over mere cost optimisation. 


Thematic Report: AI's Productivity Gains; Quantifying Revenue Risk for Indian IT

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<li>Indian equities have delivered envious returns and consistently rewarded shareholders, showcasing superior per share earnings growth and a high number of firms with strong Return on Equity.  </li>
<li>While GDP grows robustly (projected 6.3% FY25, 6.4% 2026), earnings growth, robust household consumption (7.1% CAGR over 34 years), and increasing investments are key drivers.  </li>
<li>The FY26 outlook is cautiously optimistic, with potential 12-15% Nifty returns driven by tailwinds, but current valuations and global risks necessitate a careful approach.</li>
</ul>


Indian equities have delivered envious returns and consistently rewarded shareholders, showcasing superior per share earnings growth and a high number of firms with strong Return on Equity.  
While GDP grows robustly (projected 6.3% FY25, 6.4% 2026), earnings growth, robust household consumption (7.1% CAGR over 34 years), and increasing investments are key drivers.  
The FY26 outlook is cautiously optimistic, with potential 12-15% Nifty returns driven by tailwinds, but current valuations and global risks necessitate a careful approach.


Can India’s Equity Outperformance Last?

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<li>India-UK FTA negotiations officially concluded May 6, 2025, securing tariff-free UK market access for many Indian goods.</li>
<li>Eliminating UK duties boosts Indian textile competitiveness significantly and improves mobility for service professionals, driving trade growth.</li>
<li>Increases optimism for Indian textile, IT, and export-focused stocks as the FTA unlocks substantial new opportunities.</li>
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India-UK FTA negotiations officially concluded May 6, 2025, securing tariff-free UK market access for many Indian goods.
Eliminating UK duties boosts Indian textile competitiveness significantly and improves mobility for service professionals, driving trade growth.
Increases optimism for Indian textile, IT, and export-focused stocks as the FTA unlocks substantial new opportunities.


India-UK FTA: Early Thoughts on Trade and Opportunity

India

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an Indian multinational information technology (IT) services and consulting company. It offers a comprehensive portfolio of services including IT infrastructure services, engineering and industrial services, business intelligence, and cloud services, along with various business solutions to multiple industries. TCS is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, and was founded in 1968.

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Sumeet Singh

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Sudarshan Bhandari

Thematic Report: AI's Productivity Gains; Quantifying Revenue Risk for Indian IT

Generative AI and Agentic AI are revolutionizing productivity in software development, with potential efficiency gains of 10-50% in the SDLC.

Nimish Maheshwari

Can India’s Equity Outperformance Last?

Indian equities have delivered strong returns with high EPS and RoE, driven by robust GDP & consumption. FY26 outlook is cautiously optimistic,...

Nimish Maheshwari

India-UK FTA: Early Thoughts on Trade and Opportunity

India and UK finalize FTA, granting tariff-free access for Indian goods, boosting textile and service sectors, and sparking optimism for export...

Nimish Maheshwari

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Aequtias: NSE IPO Trading - Weakish Demand Probably Flattish Debut

National Stock Exchange (NSEIN IN) raised about US$2.4bn in its India IPO. In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics.

Sumeet Singh

#164 India Insights: TCS-Salling AI Deal, Hindustan Zinc 12k Cr Capex, Falcon Jets by 2028

​TCS partners with Salling Group for AI transformation, Hindustan Zinc plans capex for capacity expansion, Dassault Aviation and Reliance to build...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Thematic Report: AI's Productivity Gains; Quantifying Revenue Risk for Indian IT

​Generative AI and Agentic AI are revolutionizing productivity in software development, with potential efficiency gains of 10-50% in the SDLC.

Nimish Maheshwari

Can India’s Equity Outperformance Last?

​Indian equities have delivered strong returns with high EPS and RoE, driven by robust GDP & consumption. FY26 outlook is cautiously optimistic,...

Nimish Maheshwari

India-UK FTA: Early Thoughts on Trade and Opportunity

​India and UK finalize FTA, granting tariff-free access for Indian goods, boosting textile and service sectors, and sparking optimism for export...

Nimish Maheshwari

TCS partners with Salling Group for AI transformation, Hindustan Zinc plans capex for capacity expansion, Dassault Aviation and Reliance to build...

Generative AI and Agentic AI are revolutionizing productivity in software development, with potential efficiency gains of 10-50% in the SDLC.

Indian equities have delivered strong returns with high EPS and RoE, driven by robust GDP & consumption. FY26 outlook is cautiously optimistic,...

India and UK finalize FTA, granting tariff-free access for Indian goods, boosting textile and service sectors, and sparking optimism for export...