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/urban-company" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33475:1" rel="noopener">Urban Company (UCL IN)</a> is looking to raise about US$220m in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>UCL is a tech-enabled platform offering home and beauty services delivered by trained professionals at customer’s location.</li>
<li>We have looked at the past performance in our previous note. In this note, we talk about the IPO pricing.</li>
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Urban Company (UCL IN) is looking to raise about US$220m in its upcoming India IPO.
UCL is a tech-enabled platform offering home and beauty services delivered by trained professionals at customer’s location.
We have looked at the past performance in our previous note. In this note, we talk about the IPO pricing.


Urban Company IPO - Thoughts on Valuations - Not a Whole Lot of Upside

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

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>The GST Council has approved rate cuts , lowering from 28-29% to 18% for 2Ws (&lt;350cc), 3Ws, CVs, tractors and small PVs, while larger cars move to 40% from 43-50%. 
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Price cuts of 2–9% in mass-market vehicles could spur demand just as rural sentiment, interest rates, and fiscal transfers turn supportive, creating a multi-pronged recovery catalyst for OEMs and ancillaries.</li>
<li>The rationalization removes structural distortions, improves affordability, and positions the festive season as a turning point for sector volumes and improved margins, though premium bikes and fleet operators face headwinds.</li>
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The GST Council has approved rate cuts , lowering from 28-29% to 18% for 2Ws (&lt;350cc), 3Ws, CVs, tractors and small PVs, while larger cars move to 40% from 43-50%. 


Price cuts of 2–9% in mass-market vehicles could spur demand just as rural sentiment, interest rates, and fiscal transfers turn supportive, creating a multi-pronged recovery catalyst for OEMs and ancillaries.
The rationalization removes structural distortions, improves affordability, and positions the festive season as a turning point for sector volumes and improved margins, though premium bikes and fleet operators face headwinds.


GST Reform in Indian Auto Sector: Demand Revival Meets Margin Expansion Ahead of Festive Surge.

Tata Capital Limited / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tata-capital-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45653:1" rel="noopener">Tata Capital Limited (TATACAP IN)</a> is looking to raise up to US$2bn in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>Tata Capital Limited (TCL) is the flagship financial services company of the Tata group and a subsidiary of Tata Sons Private Limited.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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Tata Capital Limited (TATACAP IN) is looking to raise up to US$2bn in its upcoming India IPO.
Tata Capital Limited (TCL) is the flagship financial services company of the Tata group and a subsidiary of Tata Sons Private Limited.
In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.


Tata Capital Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Recent Merger Wasn't All that Great

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tata-capital-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45653:1" rel="noopener">Tata Capital Limited</a> is looking to raise up to US$2bn in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>Tata Capital Limited (TCL) is the flagship financial services company of the Tata group and a subsidiary of Tata Sons Private Limited.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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Tata Capital Limited is looking to raise up to US$2bn in its upcoming India IPO.
Tata Capital Limited (TCL) is the flagship financial services company of the Tata group and a subsidiary of Tata Sons Private Limited.
In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.


Tata Capital Pre-IPO - The Positives - Will Ride High on the Brand Name

Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Sree Capital

Sreemant Dudhoria,CFA

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

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>We compile our picks across Japan, China and India based on bottom-up triggers in each company.Our top picks in China <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chow-tai-fook-jewellery-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:549:1" rel="noopener">Chow Tai Fook Jewellery (1929 HK) and</a> <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/midea-group-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43993:1" rel="noopener">Midea Group (300 HK)</a>
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<li>Post our insight <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/dongfeng-motor-489hk-abandoned-restructuring-cash-mcap-can-it-be-a-dark-horse-in-coming-future" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:190701" rel="noopener">Dongfeng Motor(489HK)-Abandoned Restructuring,Cash &gt; MCap : Can It Be A Dark Horse In Coming Future?</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dongfeng-motor-group-co-ltd-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:910:1" rel="noopener">Dongfeng Motor (489 HK)</a> is up 150% driven by delisting offer.</li>
<li>Our top picks in Japan are<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/denso-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18703:1" rel="noopener">Denso Corp (6902 JP)</a>,<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rohm-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2953:1" rel="noopener">ROHM Co Ltd (6963 JP)</a> and in India,it is <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mahindra-mahindra-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16441:1" rel="noopener">Mahindra &amp; Mahindra (MM IN)</a>,<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ashok-leyland-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20104:1" rel="noopener">Ashok Leyland (AL IN) and </a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tvs-motor-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16123:1" rel="noopener">TVS Motor (TVSL IN)</a><a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ashok-leyland-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20104:1" rel="noopener"> </a>
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We compile our picks across Japan, China and India based on bottom-up triggers in each company.Our top picks in China Chow Tai Fook Jewellery (1929 HK) and Midea Group (300 HK)

Post our insight Dongfeng Motor(489HK)-Abandoned Restructuring,Cash &gt; MCap : Can It Be A Dark Horse In Coming Future? , Dongfeng Motor (489 HK) is up 150% driven by delisting offer.
Our top picks in Japan areDenso Corp (6902 JP),ROHM Co Ltd (6963 JP) and in India,it is Mahindra &amp; Mahindra (MM IN),Ashok Leyland (AL IN) and TVS Motor (TVSL IN) 



Shortlist Of High Conviction Ideas Across China, Japan, India - August 2025

India

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited provides cars and commercial vehicles. The Company designs, manufactures, and sells fossil fuel and electric cars, as well as heavy, medium, and small commercial vehicles including trucks, tankers, vans, buses, ambulances, and mini-buses. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles serves customers worldwide.

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Urban Company IPO - Thoughts on Valuations - Not a Whole Lot of Upside

Urban Company (UCL IN) is looking to raise about US$220m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about valuations.

Sumeet Singh

GST Reform in Indian Auto Sector: Demand Revival Meets Margin Expansion Ahead of Festive Surge.

GST Council approves rate cuts, boosting demand for mass-market vehicles and creating a multi-pronged recovery catalyst for OEMs and ancillaries.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Tata Capital Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Recent Merger Wasn't All that Great

Tata Capital Limited (TATACAP IN) is looking to raise up to US$2bn in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive...

Sumeet Singh

Tata Capital Pre-IPO - The Positives - Will Ride High on the Brand Name

Tata Capital Limited is looking to raise up to US$2bn in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.

Sumeet Singh

Shortlist Of High Conviction Ideas Across China, Japan, India - August 2025

Here is an update on Midea Group recent results announced on 29Aug, which we missed in the note. For the first six months ended 30 June 2025,...

Sreemant Dudhoria,CFA

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Urban Company IPO - Thoughts on Valuations - Not a Whole Lot of Upside

Urban Company (UCL IN) is looking to raise about US$220m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about valuations.

Sumeet Singh

GST Reform in Indian Auto Sector: Demand Revival Meets Margin Expansion Ahead of Festive Surge.

​GST Council approves rate cuts, boosting demand for mass-market vehicles and creating a multi-pronged recovery catalyst for OEMs and ancillaries.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Tata Capital Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Recent Merger Wasn't All that Great

Tata Capital Limited (TATACAP IN) is looking to raise up to US$2bn in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive...

Sumeet Singh

Tata Capital Pre-IPO - The Positives - Will Ride High on the Brand Name

Tata Capital Limited is looking to raise up to US$2bn in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.

Sumeet Singh

Shortlist Of High Conviction Ideas Across China, Japan, India - August 2025

Here is an update on Midea Group recent results announced on 29Aug, which we missed in the note. For the first six months ended 30 June 2025,...

Sreemant Dudhoria,CFA

GST Council approves rate cuts, boosting demand for mass-market vehicles and creating a multi-pronged recovery catalyst for OEMs and ancillaries.