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

Whirlpool of India / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/whirlpool-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1538:1" rel="noopener">Whirlpool Corp (WHR US)</a> is looking to raise about INR 46bn (US$530m) from selling a stake of about 31% in Whirlpool of India Limited (WHIRL).</li>
<li>In an announcement released on Jan 30, 2025, the firm mentioned its ultimate parent’s intention to sell down its interest in WHIRL from 51% to 20% by mid-to-late 2025.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the past deal performance and other deal dynamics.</li>
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Whirlpool Corp (WHR US) is looking to raise about INR 46bn (US$530m) from selling a stake of about 31% in Whirlpool of India Limited (WHIRL).
In an announcement released on Jan 30, 2025, the firm mentioned its ultimate parent’s intention to sell down its interest in WHIRL from 51% to 20% by mid-to-late 2025.
In this note, we talk about the past deal performance and other deal dynamics.


Whirlpool of India OFS Early Look - Another Large Selldown by Parent

Global Healthcare Analyst

Tina Banerjee

Equity Bottom-Up

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories / Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/dr-reddy-s-laboratories-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16406:1" rel="noopener">Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN)</a> reported Q3FY25 US business revenue of INR33.8B, up 1% YoY, mainly dragged by lower contribution from Lenalidomide. Q3FY25 EBITDA margin deteriorated to 27.5% (Q3FY24: 29.3%).</li>
<li>Limited growth catalysts remain major overhang. No near-term key launches lined-up to fill the void created by Lenalidomide. Moreover, paltry new launches in the U.S. entail limited revenue visibility.</li>
<li>Lack of near-term catalyst and bleak growth outlook justify cheaper valuation of Dr. Reddy’s. We do not consider Dr. Reddy’s as value buying opportunity and remain bearish on the name.</li>
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Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN) reported Q3FY25 US business revenue of INR33.8B, up 1% YoY, mainly dragged by lower contribution from Lenalidomide. Q3FY25 EBITDA margin deteriorated to 27.5% (Q3FY24: 29.3%).
Limited growth catalysts remain major overhang. No near-term key launches lined-up to fill the void created by Lenalidomide. Moreover, paltry new launches in the U.S. entail limited revenue visibility.
Lack of near-term catalyst and bleak growth outlook justify cheaper valuation of Dr. Reddy’s. We do not consider Dr. Reddy’s as value buying opportunity and remain bearish on the name.


Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN): Q3FY25 Result- Subdued US Business Dents Margin; Somber Outlook

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), HDFC Securities

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>The India Pharma &amp; Healthcare sector is expected to see steady growth in Q3FY25E</li><li>We project sales/EBITDA growth of 11%/13% YoY for our coverage universe</li><li>Our assumptions are: (1) pharma coverage will see 10% YoY sales growth, driven by a 13% YoY increase in the India business, offset by flattish (QoQ) US sales (+5% YoY)</li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

The India Pharma &amp; Healthcare sector is expected to see steady growth in Q3FY25EWe project sales/EBITDA growth of 11%/13% YoY for our coverage universeOur assumptions are: (1) pharma coverage will see 10% YoY sales growth, driven by a 13% YoY increase in the India business, offset by flattish (QoQ) US sales (+5% YoY)Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

Pharma and Healthcare (Q3FY25E): Growth Momentum, Margin Visibility Stay Intact

Market & Forensics Analyst, Beat the Street

Nimish Maheshwari

Market & Forensics Analyst

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

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<li>India has become a global leader in pharmaceuticals, supplying 20% of the world’s generic drugs and 60% of global vaccine demand, with industry projections reaching $450 billion by 2047.</li>
<li>India’s growth as the “Pharmacy of the World” ensures affordable medicine access globally, while driving economic growth, bolstering the biopharma sector, and strengthening global healthcare systems.</li>
<li>India’s evolving pharmaceutical landscape, supported by strategic investments, policy reforms, and compliance with global standards, positions the country to further enhance its role in healthcare innovation and manufacturing.</li>
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India has become a global leader in pharmaceuticals, supplying 20% of the world’s generic drugs and 60% of global vaccine demand, with industry projections reaching $450 billion by 2047.
India’s growth as the “Pharmacy of the World” ensures affordable medicine access globally, while driving economic growth, bolstering the biopharma sector, and strengthening global healthcare systems.
India’s evolving pharmaceutical landscape, supported by strategic investments, policy reforms, and compliance with global standards, positions the country to further enhance its role in healthcare innovation and manufacturing.


Thematic Report: Changing Indian Pharma Landscape: Patents, USFDA, Policy Support

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

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

Index Rebalance

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<li>There are 19 changes a side for the Nifty200 Momentum30 Index that will be implemented at the close on 30 December. All names are exactly in line with our forecast.</li>
<li>Estimated one-way turnover is 64.9% resulting in a one-way trade of INR 72.7bn (US$857m). There are 18 stocks with over 1x ADV to trade.</li>
<li>The adds have continued to outperform the deletes even after the end of the review period. There could be further upside heading into year-end and implementation of the changes.</li>
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There are 19 changes a side for the Nifty200 Momentum30 Index that will be implemented at the close on 30 December. All names are exactly in line with our forecast.
Estimated one-way turnover is 64.9% resulting in a one-way trade of INR 72.7bn (US$857m). There are 18 stocks with over 1x ADV to trade.
The adds have continued to outperform the deletes even after the end of the review period. There could be further upside heading into year-end and implementation of the changes.


NIFTY200 Momentum30 Index Rebalance: 38 Changes; 65% Turnover; US$1.7bn Trade

India

Cadila Healthcare Ltd. manufactures, and markets healthcare solutions ranging from formulations, active pharmaceutical ingredients, vaccines, diagnostics, health and dietetic foods, animal healthcare to cosmeceuticals.  The Company's products are available in tablets, capsules, injections, liquids, dry syrups, powders, granules, and ointments.

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Zydus Lifesciences Ltd (ZYDUSLIF IN)

Whirlpool of India OFS Early Look - Another Large Selldown by Parent

Whirlpool Corporation is looking to raise about INR 46bn (US$530m) from selling a 31% stake in Whirlpool of India Ltd. In this note, we talk about...

Akshat Shah

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN): Q3FY25 Result- Subdued US Business Dents Margin; Somber Outlook

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories reports stagnant US revenue in Q3FY25, dragged by lower contribution from Lenalidomide. Lack of growth catalysts...

Tina Banerjee

Pharma and Healthcare (Q3FY25E): Growth Momentum, Margin Visibility Stay Intact

The India Pharma & Healthcare sector is expected to see steady growth in Q3FY25E. We project sales/EBITDA growth of 11%/13% YoY for our coverage...

HDFC Securities

Thematic Report: Changing Indian Pharma Landscape: Patents, USFDA, Policy Support

India is a global pharmaceutical leader, supplying a significant portion of generic drugs and vaccines, with projections reaching $450 billion by...

Nimish Maheshwari

NIFTY200 Momentum30 Index Rebalance: 38 Changes; 65% Turnover; US$1.7bn Trade

There are 19 changes a side and all names are in line with our forecast. Estimated one-way turnover is 64.9% resulting in a one-way trade of INR...

Brian Freitas

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Whirlpool of India OFS Early Look - Another Large Selldown by Parent

Whirlpool Corporation is looking to raise about INR 46bn (US$530m) from selling a 31% stake in Whirlpool of India Ltd. In this note, we talk about...

Akshat Shah

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories (DRRD IN): Q3FY25 Result- Subdued US Business Dents Margin; Somber Outlook

​Dr. Reddy's Laboratories reports stagnant US revenue in Q3FY25, dragged by lower contribution from Lenalidomide. Lack of growth catalysts...

Tina Banerjee

Pharma and Healthcare (Q3FY25E): Growth Momentum, Margin Visibility Stay Intact

The India Pharma & Healthcare sector is expected to see steady growth in Q3FY25E. We project sales/EBITDA growth of 11%/13% YoY for our coverage...

HDFC Securities

Thematic Report: Changing Indian Pharma Landscape: Patents, USFDA, Policy Support

​India is a global pharmaceutical leader, supplying a significant portion of generic drugs and vaccines, with projections reaching $450 billion by...

Nimish Maheshwari

NIFTY200 Momentum30 Index Rebalance: 38 Changes; 65% Turnover; US$1.7bn Trade

There are 19 changes a side and all names are in line with our forecast. Estimated one-way turnover is 64.9% resulting in a one-way trade of INR...

Brian Freitas

Dr. Reddy's Laboratories reports stagnant US revenue in Q3FY25, dragged by lower contribution from Lenalidomide. Lack of growth catalysts...

India is a global pharmaceutical leader, supplying a significant portion of generic drugs and vaccines, with projections reaching $450 billion by...