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

Cello World Limited / Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Cello World is looking to raise around US$240m in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>Cello World (CW) is an Indian consumer products company. The firm is a leading company in the consumerware market in India.</li>
<li>In this note, we look at the company’s past performance.</li>
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Cello World is looking to raise around US$240m in its upcoming India IPO.
Cello World (CW) is an Indian consumer products company. The firm is a leading company in the consumerware market in India.
In this note, we look at the company’s past performance.


Cello World IPO - Strong past Growth but Has a Number of Related Party Issues

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist, Trudence Capital Advisors

Pranav Bhavsar

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist

Trudence Capital Advisors

Trudence Capital Advisors Private Limited is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst, holding SEBI registration number INH000015747. Our firm is dedicated to providing independent and unbiased research on Indian mid to large-cap companies. Trudence Capital is known for its counter-consensus views, with a focus on forensic research and on-ground primary investigations. Our research approach is thorough, involving detailed analysis of accounting practices and governance, alongside extensive channel checks.

Independent & Unbiased Research

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>We speak to channels associated with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ttk-prestige-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9779:1" rel="noopener">TTK Prestige (TTKPT IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/symphony-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17047:1" rel="noopener">Symphony Ltd (SYML IN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bajaj-electricals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9615:1" rel="noopener">Bajaj Electricals (BJE IN)</a> with the objective to understand the current demand environment. </li>
<li>Consumer sentiment is mixed, and channel restocking levels are similar to last year. </li>
<li>Online giants like <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/amazon-com-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:409:1" rel="noopener">Amazon.com Inc (AMZN US)</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/flipkart-online-services-private-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31076:1" rel="noopener">Flipkart Online Services (1398508D IN)</a> are at a risk with channel dynamics turning in favour of offline retail over the longer term. </li>
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We speak to channels associated with TTK Prestige (TTKPT IN), Symphony Ltd (SYML IN) and Bajaj Electricals (BJE IN) with the objective to understand the current demand environment. 
Consumer sentiment is mixed, and channel restocking levels are similar to last year. 
Online giants like Amazon.com Inc (AMZN US) &amp; Flipkart Online Services (1398508D IN) are at a risk with channel dynamics turning in favour of offline retail over the longer term. 


India Channel Insight #45 | TTK Prestige, Symphony, Bajaj Electricals

For this insight, we present our takeaways from interaction with channels associated with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/havells-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9158:1" rel="noopener">Havells India (HAVL IN)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/symphony-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:17047:1" rel="noopener">Symphony Ltd (SYML IN)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ttk-prestige-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:9779:1" rel="noopener">TTK Prestige (TTKPT IN)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/indigo-paints" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31308:1" rel="noopener">Indigo Paints (INDIGOPN IN)</a> , <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> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/apl-apollo-tubes-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16132:1" rel="noopener">Apl Apollo Tubes (APAT IN)</a> , <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aptus-value-housing-finance-india" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:33502:1" rel="noopener">Aptus Value Housing Finance India (APTUS IN)</a> <h3>About India Channel Insight</h3>Our objective with India Channel Insight is to share snippets from our channel interactions that are part of our research process. These snippets can potentially be signals for larger themes/ideas emerging out of these interactions.

For this insight, we present our takeaways from interaction with channels associated with Havells India (HAVL IN) , Symphony Ltd (SYML IN) , TTK Prestige (TTKPT IN) , Indigo Paints (INDIGOPN IN) , Reliance Industries (RIL IN) , Apl Apollo Tubes (APAT IN) , Aptus Value Housing Finance India (APTUS IN) About India Channel InsightOur objective with India Channel Insight is to share snippets from our channel interactions that are part of our research process. These snippets can potentially be signals for larger themes/ideas emerging out of these interactions.  

India Channel Insight | Havells, Symphony, TTK Prestige, Indigo Paints, Reliance, APL Apollo, Aptus

Kalyan Jewellers / Equity Capital Markets

Kalyan Jewellers aims to raise around US$160m via a mix of selling new and existing shares in its Indian IPO. The company was established in 1993 and is backed by Warburg Pincus.The company is one of the largest jewellery companies in India based on FY20 (year ending Mar 2020) revenue, as per the Technopak report. As of Dec 2020, it had 107 showrooms across 21 states and union territories in India. It also had 30 showrooms in the Middle East.Earnings haven’t grown much over the past few years, as the company appears to have suffered from a strategic misstep. Over 9M21, revenue declined by 30.6% and the company suffered a loss.Having said that, the industry remains highly fragmented with ample scope remaining for organised players, like Kalyan, to gain market share. We have looked at the background of the company in our previous note, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/kalyan-jewellers-pre-ipo-strategy-missteps-led-to-earnings-flatlining" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kalyan Jewellers Pre-IPO - Strategy missteps led to earnings flatlining</a>. In this note, we will run the deal through our ECM framework and talk about updates since our last note.

Kalyan Jewellers aims to raise around US$160m via a mix of selling new and existing shares in its Indian IPO. The company was established in 1993 and is backed by Warburg Pincus.The company is one of the largest jewellery companies in India based on FY20 (year ending Mar 2020) revenue, as per the Technopak report. As of Dec 2020, it had 107 showrooms across 21 states and union territories in India. It also had 30 showrooms in the Middle East.Earnings haven’t grown much over the past few years, as the company appears to have suffered from a strategic misstep. Over 9M21, revenue declined by 30.6% and the company suffered a loss.Having said that, the industry remains highly fragmented with ample scope remaining for organised players, like Kalyan, to gain market share. We have looked at the background of the company in our previous note, Kalyan Jewellers Pre-IPO - Strategy missteps led to earnings flatlining. In this note, we will run the deal through our ECM framework and talk about updates since our last note.

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Event-Driven

The Indian mutual fund industry has assets of almost INR 5 trillion across Multi cap, Large Cap, Large and Mid Cap, Mid Cap and Small Cap equity schemes. Equity schemes classified as large cap need to have at least 80% of their assets invested in large cap stocks, large and mid cap schemes need to have at least 35% of their assets in large cap stocks and at least 35% in mid cap stocks, mid cap funds need to hold at least 65% of their assets in mid cap stocks, and small cap funds need to hold at least 65% of their assets in small cap stocks.The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) publishes the list of the stocks in each market cap segment in January and July each year and mutual funds have one month to rebalance their portfolios to adhere to the new categorization.In the upcoming recategorization in January 2021, we see 6 stocks moved from the mid cap segment to the large cap segment with an equal number of stocks moving the other way, and 12 stocks are expected to move from the small cap segment to the mid cap segment with the same number moving the other way. There are quite a few IPOs that will join the small cap list, with just 1 joining the large cap list and 1 joining the mid cap list.Historically, the stocks migrating upward to a higher market cap segment have outperformed stocks that migrate to a lower market cap segment over the 1 month and 2 month period post the publishing of the AMFI list. This can be attributed to fund managers realigning their portfolios to meet the new categorization. This provides opportunities to pre-position for the move and unwind post the announcement of the reclassification.

The Indian mutual fund industry has assets of almost INR 5 trillion across Multi cap, Large Cap, Large and Mid Cap, Mid Cap and Small Cap equity schemes. Equity schemes classified as large cap need to have at least 80% of their assets invested in large cap stocks, large and mid cap schemes need to have at least 35% of their assets in large cap stocks and at least 35% in mid cap stocks, mid cap funds need to hold at least 65% of their assets in mid cap stocks, and small cap funds need to hold at least 65% of their assets in small cap stocks.The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) publishes the list of the stocks in each market cap segment in January and July each year and mutual funds have one month to rebalance their portfolios to adhere to the new categorization.In the upcoming recategorization in January 2021, we see 6 stocks moved from the mid cap segment to the large cap segment with an equal number of stocks moving the other way, and 12 stocks are expected to move from the small cap segment to the mid cap segment with the same number moving the other way. There are quite a few IPOs that will join the small cap list, with just 1 joining the large cap list and 1 joining the mid cap list.Historically, the stocks migrating upward to a higher market cap segment have outperformed stocks that migrate to a lower market cap segment over the 1 month and 2 month period post the publishing of the AMFI list. This can be attributed to fund managers realigning their portfolios to meet the new categorization. This provides opportunities to pre-position for the move and unwind post the announcement of the reclassification.

India: AMFI Stock Categorization Changes to Drive Active Portfolio Churn

India

TTK Prestige is a prominent Indian kitchenware company specializing in a diverse range of cooking and kitchen appliances, including pressure cookers, non-stick cookware, gas stoves, and induction cooktops. The company markets its products under the "Prestige" and "Judge" brands. Headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, the company was founded in 1955.

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TTK Prestige (TTKPT IN)

India Channel Insight #45 | TTK Prestige, Symphony, Bajaj Electricals

We speak to channels associated with TTK Prestige, Symphony Ltd and Bajaj Electricals with the objective to understand the current demand...

Pranav Bhavsar

India Channel Insight | Havells, Symphony, TTK Prestige, Indigo Paints, Reliance, APL Apollo, Aptus

For this insight, we present our takeaways from interaction with channels associated with Havells, Symphony, TTK Prestige, Indigo Paints, Reliance,...

Pranav Bhavsar

Kalyan Jewellers IPO - No Glitter

Kalyan Jewellers aims to raise around US$160m via a mix of selling new and existing shares in its Indian IPO. The company was established in 1993...

Sumeet Singh

India: AMFI Stock Categorization Changes to Drive Active Portfolio Churn

The reclassification of stocks to large, mid and small cap will set off a churn in mutual fund portfolios where historically stocks migrating...

Brian Freitas

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Cello World IPO - Strong past Growth but Has a Number of Related Party Issues

Cello World is looking to raise around US$240m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we look at the company's past performance.

Sumeet Singh

India Channel Insight #45 | TTK Prestige, Symphony, Bajaj Electricals

We speak to channels associated with TTK Prestige, Symphony Ltd and Bajaj Electricals with the objective to understand the current demand...

Pranav Bhavsar

India Channel Insight | Havells, Symphony, TTK Prestige, Indigo Paints, Reliance, APL Apollo, Aptus

For this insight, we present our takeaways from interaction with channels associated with Havells, Symphony, TTK Prestige, Indigo Paints, Reliance,...

Pranav Bhavsar

Kalyan Jewellers IPO - No Glitter

Kalyan Jewellers aims to raise around US$160m via a mix of selling new and existing shares in its Indian IPO. The company was established in 1993...

Sumeet Singh

India: AMFI Stock Categorization Changes to Drive Active Portfolio Churn

The reclassification of stocks to large, mid and small cap will set off a churn in mutual fund portfolios where historically stocks migrating...

Brian Freitas