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

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vikram-solar" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36670:1" rel="noopener">Vikram Solar (0490158D IN)</a> is looking to raise about US$238m in its India IPO.</li>
<li>Vikram Solar is an integrated solar photo-voltaic modules producer and an integrated solar energy solutions provider offering engineering, procurement and construction services, and operations and maintenance services to its customers.</li>
<li>In our earlier notes, we have looked at the company’s past performance. In this note, we talk about the RHP updates, peer comp and implied valuations in the price range.</li>
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Vikram Solar (0490158D IN) is looking to raise about US$238m in its India IPO.
Vikram Solar is an integrated solar photo-voltaic modules producer and an integrated solar energy solutions provider offering engineering, procurement and construction services, and operations and maintenance services to its customers.
In our earlier notes, we have looked at the company’s past performance. In this note, we talk about the RHP updates, peer comp and implied valuations in the price range.


Vikram Solar IPO - RHP Updates, Peer Comp and Thoughts on Valuations

Dr Agarwal's Health Care Ltd / Equity Capital Markets

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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> raised around US$350m in its India IPO in Jan 2025. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.</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 will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.</li>
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Dr Agarwal's Health Care Ltd (8140044Z IN) raised around US$350m in its India IPO in Jan 2025. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.
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 will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.


Dr Agarwal’s Health Care IPO Lockup - US$725m Lockup Release; PE Investors May Look to Cash Out

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Beat the Street

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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.

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>India’s 30 trillion Capex cycle is underway, with FY25 corporate Capex surpassing 11 lakh crore. FY26 will see Centre, States, and Corporates align for historic infrastructure investment.</li>
<li>This revival isn’t top-heavy. 157 companies launched $100 million+ projects in FY25 across diverse sectors - indicating India’s most widespread and bottom-up Capex momentum since FY12.</li>
<li>New-Age leaders like Adani Ports, Deepak Fertilizers, and Gokaldas Exports are investing for long-term gains boosting capacity, margins, and global competitiveness across energy, chemicals, defence, textiles, and manufacturing.</li>
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India’s 30 trillion Capex cycle is underway, with FY25 corporate Capex surpassing 11 lakh crore. FY26 will see Centre, States, and Corporates align for historic infrastructure investment.
This revival isn’t top-heavy. 157 companies launched $100 million+ projects in FY25 across diverse sectors - indicating India’s most widespread and bottom-up Capex momentum since FY12.
New-Age leaders like Adani Ports, Deepak Fertilizers, and Gokaldas Exports are investing for long-term gains boosting capacity, margins, and global competitiveness across energy, chemicals, defence, textiles, and manufacturing.


India’s Capex Supercycle: Capex Blasters – List of Companies Doing Capex

Schloss Bangalore Ltd / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/schloss-bangalore-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43983:1" rel="noopener">Schloss Bangalore Ltd (SCHBL IN) </a>is looking to raise about US$409m in its India IPO. The deal has been downsized from an earlier size of around US$600m.</li>
<li>It is a luxury hospitality company which owns, operates, manages and develops luxury hotels and resorts under ‘The Leela’ brand, through direct ownership and hotel management agreements with third-party owners.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the IPO valuations.</li>
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Schloss Bangalore Ltd (SCHBL IN) is looking to raise about US$409m in its India IPO. The deal has been downsized from an earlier size of around US$600m.
It is a luxury hospitality company which owns, operates, manages and develops luxury hotels and resorts under ‘The Leela’ brand, through direct ownership and hotel management agreements with third-party owners.
In this note, we will talk about the IPO valuations.


Schloss Bangalore IPO - Thoughts on Peer Comp and Valuation

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

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<li>One search on Google Gemini or ChatGPT in terms of watts is 10 times more intensive than a plain Google search today.</li>
<li>AI is fueling energy demand, which currently accounts for just 1.5% of total demand, may outpace the growth of energy demand for all the sectors</li>
<li>AI, along with data centres, can also be utilised in effective use of energy</li>
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One search on Google Gemini or ChatGPT in terms of watts is 10 times more intensive than a plain Google search today.
AI is fueling energy demand, which currently accounts for just 1.5% of total demand, may outpace the growth of energy demand for all the sectors
AI, along with data centres, can also be utilised in effective use of energy


Charted Insight: How the Digital Boom Is Driving the Green Energy Revolution?

India

Waaree Energies Limited manufactures solar equipment. The Company provides solar PV modules, inverters, KW rooftop solutions, utility grids, water pumps, and portable kits. Waaree Energies serves customers worldwide.

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Vikram Solar IPO - RHP Updates, Peer Comp and Thoughts on Valuations

Vikram Solar is looking to raise about US$238m in its India IPO. In this note, we talk about the RHP updates, peer comp and implied valuations in...

Akshat Shah

Dr Agarwal’s Health Care IPO Lockup - US$725m Lockup Release; PE Investors May Look to Cash Out

Dr Agarwal’s Health Care (DAH) raised around US$350m in its India IPO in Jan 2025. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.

Akshat Shah

India’s Capex Supercycle: Capex Blasters – List of Companies Doing Capex

India's historic Capex cycle underway with diverse sectors and bottom-up momentum, led by companies like Adani Ports and Deepak Fertilizers for...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Schloss Bangalore IPO - Thoughts on Peer Comp and Valuation

Schloss Bangalore Limited is looking to raise about US$400m in its upcoming India IPO. The deal has been downsized from an earlier size of US$600m....

Akshat Shah

Charted Insight: How the Digital Boom Is Driving the Green Energy Revolution?

AI-driven searches on Google Gemini or ChatGPT are 10x more energy-intensive than regular searches, highlighting the potential for AI to drive...

Nimish Maheshwari

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Vikram Solar IPO - RHP Updates, Peer Comp and Thoughts on Valuations

Vikram Solar is looking to raise about US$238m in its India IPO. In this note, we talk about the RHP updates, peer comp and implied valuations in...

Akshat Shah

Dr Agarwal’s Health Care IPO Lockup - US$725m Lockup Release; PE Investors May Look to Cash Out

Dr Agarwal’s Health Care (DAH) raised around US$350m in its India IPO in Jan 2025. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.

Akshat Shah

India’s Capex Supercycle: Capex Blasters – List of Companies Doing Capex

​India's historic Capex cycle underway with diverse sectors and bottom-up momentum, led by companies like Adani Ports and Deepak Fertilizers for...

Sudarshan Bhandari

Schloss Bangalore IPO - Thoughts on Peer Comp and Valuation

Schloss Bangalore Limited is looking to raise about US$400m in its upcoming India IPO. The deal has been downsized from an earlier size of US$600m....

Akshat Shah

Charted Insight: How the Digital Boom Is Driving the Green Energy Revolution?

​AI-driven searches on Google Gemini or ChatGPT are 10x more energy-intensive than regular searches, highlighting the potential for AI to drive...

Nimish Maheshwari

India's historic Capex cycle underway with diverse sectors and bottom-up momentum, led by companies like Adani Ports and Deepak Fertilizers for...

AI-driven searches on Google Gemini or ChatGPT are 10x more energy-intensive than regular searches, highlighting the potential for AI to drive...