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

Dorf-Ketal Chemicals Ltd / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dorf-ketal-chemicals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44325:1" rel="noopener">Dorf-Ketal Chemicals Ltd (998552Z IN)</a> (DKCI) is looking to raise about US$579m in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>DKCI is an R&amp;D and innovation-focused global manufacturer and supplier of specialty chemicals, catering to hydrocarbons and industrial supply chains, and customers with diverse applications across various industrial segments.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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Dorf-Ketal Chemicals Ltd (998552Z IN) (DKCI) is looking to raise about US$579m in its upcoming India IPO.
DKCI is an R&amp;D and innovation-focused global manufacturer and supplier of specialty chemicals, catering to hydrocarbons and industrial supply chains, and customers with diverse applications across various industrial segments.
In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.


Dorf-Ketal Chemicals India Pre-IPO -The Positives - Strategic Blend of Organic & Inorganic Expansion

Index Rebal/Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Index Rebal/Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Index Rebalance

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<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>
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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

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.

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/temasek-holdings-pte-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28816:1" rel="noopener">Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd (TMSK SP)</a>, Singapore’s state investment firm, is reportedly eyeing a 10-15% stake in India’s top snack maker Haldirams (Unlisted), valued at $11 billion.</li>
<li>India's packaged and processed food sector is booming, driven by modern retail growth, improved food standards, rising convenience demand, and greater affordability.</li>
<li>Big acquisitions, upcoming IPOs, and strong growth prospects keep this sector in the spotlight, with listed companies offering investors opportunity to play the upswing.</li>
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Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd (TMSK SP), Singapore’s state investment firm, is reportedly eyeing a 10-15% stake in India’s top snack maker Haldirams (Unlisted), valued at $11 billion.
India's packaged and processed food sector is booming, driven by modern retail growth, improved food standards, rising convenience demand, and greater affordability.
Big acquisitions, upcoming IPOs, and strong growth prospects keep this sector in the spotlight, with listed companies offering investors opportunity to play the upswing.


Temasek's USD1Bn+ Bite into India's Booming Snack Food Sector.Top Listed Stocks to Watch

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements, Aequitas Research

Sumeet Singh

Head of Research, IPOs & Placements

Brainbees Solutions / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/brainbees-solutions-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36115:1" rel="noopener">BrainBees Solutions (FIRSTCRY IN)</a> (FirstCry) raised around US$500m in its August 2024 India IPO. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.</li>
<li>In India, FirstCry sells Mothers’, Babies’ and Kids’ products through its online platform, company-owned modern stores, franchisee-owned modern stores and general trade retail distribution.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.</li>
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BrainBees Solutions (FIRSTCRY IN) (FirstCry) raised around US$500m in its August 2024 India IPO. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.
In India, FirstCry sells Mothers’, Babies’ and Kids’ products through its online platform, company-owned modern stores, franchisee-owned modern stores and general trade retail distribution.
In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.


Brainbees Solutions (FirstCry) - US$2bn IPO Lockup Expiry with Most Investors Still in the Money

Dr Agarwal's Health Care Ltd / Equity Capital Markets

Dr Agarwal's Health Care Ltd (8140044Z IN)

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dr-agarwal-s-health-care-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43984:1" rel="noopener">Dr Agarwal's Health Care Ltd (8140044Z IN)</a> is looking to raise about US$480m in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>Dr Agarwal’s Health Care is a healthcare/hospital chain in India providing eyecare services, including surgeries; consultations, diagnoses, non-surgical treatments; and sells opticals, contact lens, accessories and eyecare related pharmaceutical products.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.</li>
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Dr Agarwal's Health Care Ltd (8140044Z IN) is looking to raise about US$480m in its upcoming India IPO.
Dr Agarwal’s Health Care is a healthcare/hospital chain in India providing eyecare services, including surgeries; consultations, diagnoses, non-surgical treatments; and sells opticals, contact lens, accessories and eyecare related pharmaceutical products.
In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.


Dr Agarwal’s Healthcare Pre-IPO - Strong Revenue Growth Led by Expanding Network of Facilities

India

Tata Consumer Products Limited produces food and beverage products. The Company manufactures, sells, and exports tea, coffee, salt, oil, pulses, spices, and food products. Tata Consumer Products serves customers worldwide.

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Tata Consumer Products (TATACONS IN)

Dorf-Ketal Chemicals India Pre-IPO -The Positives - Strategic Blend of Organic & Inorganic Expansion

Dorf-Ketal Chemicals India is looking to raise about US$579m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.

Akshat Shah

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

Temasek's USD1Bn+ Bite into India's Booming Snack Food Sector.Top Listed Stocks to Watch

Singapore’s state investment company Temasek has signed a deal to pick up close to a 10 per cent stake in the snacks business of India’s Haldiram’s...

Devi Subhakesan

Brainbees Solutions (FirstCry) - US$2bn IPO Lockup Expiry with Most Investors Still in the Money

BrainBees Solutions (FIRSTCRY IN) (FirstCry) raised around US$500m in its August 2024 India IPO. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to...

Sumeet Singh

Dr Agarwal’s Healthcare Pre-IPO - Strong Revenue Growth Led by Expanding Network of Facilities

Dr Agarwal’s Healthcare is looking to raise about US$480m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.

Akshat Shah

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Dorf-Ketal Chemicals India Pre-IPO -The Positives - Strategic Blend of Organic & Inorganic Expansion

Dorf-Ketal Chemicals India is looking to raise about US$579m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.

Akshat Shah

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

Temasek's USD1Bn+ Bite into India's Booming Snack Food Sector.Top Listed Stocks to Watch

Singapore’s state investment company Temasek has signed a deal to pick up close to a 10 per cent stake in the snacks business of India’s Haldiram’s...

Devi Subhakesan

Brainbees Solutions (FirstCry) - US$2bn IPO Lockup Expiry with Most Investors Still in the Money

BrainBees Solutions (FIRSTCRY IN) (FirstCry) raised around US$500m in its August 2024 India IPO. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to...

Sumeet Singh

Dr Agarwal’s Healthcare Pre-IPO - Strong Revenue Growth Led by Expanding Network of Facilities

Dr Agarwal’s Healthcare is looking to raise about US$480m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the company’s historical performance.

Akshat Shah

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