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.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hyundai-motor-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40900:1" rel="noopener">Hyundai Motor India</a> was added to MSCI Global Standard Index. The changes will take effect at the close of February 28, with an effective date of March 3, 2025</li>
<li>Despite being India's second-largest passenger vehicle brand with over 13% market share, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) faces stiff competition and sluggish industry growth.</li>
<li>In 2025, HMIL has potential to drive sales and market share gains by capitalising on the high-growth EV and CNG segments with model launches; exports recovery too will be critical.</li>
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Hyundai Motor India was added to MSCI Global Standard Index. The changes will take effect at the close of February 28, with an effective date of March 3, 2025
Despite being India's second-largest passenger vehicle brand with over 13% market share, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) faces stiff competition and sluggish industry growth.
In 2025, HMIL has potential to drive sales and market share gains by capitalising on the high-growth EV and CNG segments with model launches; exports recovery too will be critical.


Hyundai Motor India: MSCI Index Inclusion. Is It Enough to Fast-Track HMIL?

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

Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.</li>
<li>On the IPO front, while <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/guming-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40622:1" rel="noopener">Guming Holdings (1364 HK)</a> added to the list of disaapointing tea chain, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mixue-group-bab2ff71-b80e-406a-8746-77d70acaa16e" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40625:1" rel="noopener">MIXUE</a> is said to be gearing up for a launch soon.</li>
<li>On the placements front, there were two smallish deals in Japan.</li>
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Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.
On the IPO front, while Guming Holdings (1364 HK) added to the list of disaapointing tea chain, MIXUE is said to be gearing up for a launch soon.
On the placements front, there were two smallish deals in Japan.


ECM Weekly (17th Feb 2025) - CATL, Hengrui, Mixue, Guming, Hexaware, Ajax, Aegis, Daiichi, Takasago

Articles from Caixin Global, Caixin Global

Caixin Global

Articles from Caixin Global

Caixin is a media group dedicated to providing financial and business news through periodicals, online content, mobile apps, conferences, books and TV/video programs. Caixin aims to blaze a trail that helps traditional media prosper in the new media age through integrated multimedia platforms.

News from Caixin

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>Drug / Analysis: China’s rock bottom drug prices spark quality concerns</li>
<li>PMI /China services growth slows as supply, demand moderate, Caixin PMI shows</li>
<li>Export controls: China has<a href="https://www.caixin.com/2025-02-05/102285069.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong> restricted exports</strong></a> of five metals used in the semiconductor and defense industries to protect its national security.</li>
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Drug / Analysis: China’s rock bottom drug prices spark quality concerns
PMI /China services growth slows as supply, demand moderate, Caixin PMI shows
Export controls: China has restricted exports of five metals used in the semiconductor and defense industries to protect its national security.


CX Daily: China’s Rock Bottom Drug Prices Spark Quality Concerns 

Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Managing Director, Zero One

Zero One

Founded in 2015, Zero One produces independent investment research and provides corporate finance advisory services with a focus on both listed and private technology companies. Founder Vincent Fernando has over 20 years of experience in US and Asia capital markets.

Independent Investment Research

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR

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<li>Rapidus Corporation -- The Japan-based semiconductor startup has emerged as a key part of the country’s ambition to reclaim a foothold in the advanced semiconductor manufacturing space.</li>
<li>How Rapidus Compares to TSMC -- Rapidus’s challenge is not only in catching up with TSMC’s leading-edge process nodes but also in ensuring manufacturing maturity and cost competitiveness.</li>
<li>Maintain Structural Long rating for TSMC -- Accumulate on market weakness. TSMC is partially insulated from U.S. tariff risks thanks to its position producing the most advanced chips.</li>
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Rapidus Corporation -- The Japan-based semiconductor startup has emerged as a key part of the country’s ambition to reclaim a foothold in the advanced semiconductor manufacturing space.
How Rapidus Compares to TSMC -- Rapidus’s challenge is not only in catching up with TSMC’s leading-edge process nodes but also in ensuring manufacturing maturity and cost competitiveness.
Maintain Structural Long rating for TSMC -- Accumulate on market weakness. TSMC is partially insulated from U.S. tariff risks thanks to its position producing the most advanced chips.


Japan's Semiconductor Gamble: Can Rapidus Challenge TSMC?

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<li>Exports /In Depth: Beijing’s ban on mineral exports to U.S. leaves traders scrambling</li>
<li>DeepSeek /: Tech giants dash to include DeepSeek’s AI into their offerings</li>
<li>Rail /: Expanded Russian customs checks disrupt China-Europe rail logistics</li>
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Exports /In Depth: Beijing’s ban on mineral exports to U.S. leaves traders scrambling
DeepSeek /: Tech giants dash to include DeepSeek’s AI into their offerings
Rail /: Expanded Russian customs checks disrupt China-Europe rail logistics


CX Daily: Beijing’s Ban on Mineral Exports to U.S. Leaves Traders Scrambling 

Japan

Toyota Motor Corporation manufactures, sells, leases, and repairs passenger cars, trucks, buses, and their related parts worldwide. The Company also operates financing services through their subsidiaries. Toyota Motor builds homes, produces pleasure boats, and develops intelligent transportation systems including radar cruise control and electronic toll collection systems.

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Hyundai Motor India: MSCI Index Inclusion. Is It Enough to Fast-Track HMIL?

Index inclusion could attract wider investor interest. HMIL’s 2025 EV and CNG new/facelift model launches target high-growth niches to drive sales...

Devi Subhakesan

ECM Weekly (17th Feb 2025) - CATL, Hengrui, Mixue, Guming, Hexaware, Ajax, Aegis, Daiichi, Takasago

Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.

Sumeet Singh

CX Daily: China’s Rock Bottom Drug Prices Spark Quality Concerns

Drug / Analysis: China’s rock bottom drug prices spark quality concerns In a bid to lower the prices the Chinese state and public pay for...

Caixin Global

Japan's Semiconductor Gamble: Can Rapidus Challenge TSMC?

Japan's Rapidus aims to boost country's semiconductor industry, but faces significant challenges in catching up to TSMC's advanced nodes and cost...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

CX Daily: Beijing’s Ban on Mineral Exports to U.S. Leaves Traders Scrambling

Exports / In Depth: Beijing’s ban on mineral exports to U. S. leaves traders scrambling As China’s trade war with the...

Caixin Global

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Hyundai Motor India: MSCI Index Inclusion. Is It Enough to Fast-Track HMIL?

Index inclusion could attract wider investor interest. HMIL’s 2025 EV and CNG new/facelift model launches target high-growth niches to drive sales...

Devi Subhakesan

ECM Weekly (17th Feb 2025) - CATL, Hengrui, Mixue, Guming, Hexaware, Ajax, Aegis, Daiichi, Takasago

Aequitas Research's weekly update on the IPOs, placements, lockup expiry and other ECM linked events that were covered by the team over the past week.

Sumeet Singh

CX Daily: China’s Rock Bottom Drug Prices Spark Quality Concerns

Drug / Analysis: China’s rock bottom drug prices spark quality concerns In a bid to lower the prices the Chinese state and public pay for...

Caixin Global

Japan's Semiconductor Gamble: Can Rapidus Challenge TSMC?

​Japan's Rapidus aims to boost country's semiconductor industry, but faces significant challenges in catching up to TSMC's advanced nodes and cost...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

CX Daily: Beijing’s Ban on Mineral Exports to U.S. Leaves Traders Scrambling

Exports / In Depth: Beijing’s ban on mineral exports to U. S. leaves traders scrambling As China’s trade war with the...

Caixin Global

Japan's Rapidus aims to boost country's semiconductor industry, but faces significant challenges in catching up to TSMC's advanced nodes and cost...