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In today’s briefing:

Edelweiss Financial (EDEL IN): Attractive Valuations with Value Unlocking on the Anvil
Birla Opus: Grasim’s Game-Changing Play in India’s Decorative Paints Market

Edelweiss Financial (EDEL IN): Attractive Valuations with Value Unlocking on the Anvil

By Himanshu Dugar

Edelweiss is a financial services platform offering asset management, lending, and insurance. It has restructured its corporate model in recent years, shifting from a diversified conglomerate to operating standalone businesses.
The proposed IPO of the alternate-assets business and stake sale in MF business creates an event-driven opportunity. Group is out of liquidity issues now with legacy ARC assets resolved.
Stock corrected 20% in the last month after SEBI returned the IPO application. We note that the reason was just reporting changes and company is on track for 2026 IPO.

Birla Opus: Grasim’s Game-Changing Play in India’s Decorative Paints Market

Grasim’s Birla Opus has rapidly gained market share in India’s decorative paints sector, crossing the 10% organized market threshold in Q1FY26.
Capacity is set to ~24% of organised industry, reinforcing a scale-led market share push even as incumbents intensify discounting in economy paints.
With distribution densification, a service layer (PaintCraft), and premium skew, Birla Opus is building operating leverage; monitor execution through festive season and monsoon volatility.

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Aug 16

Daily Brief India: Onesource Specialty Pharma, Aster DM Healthcare Ltd and more

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OneSource Specialty Pharma: Building a Global CDMO Champion from India
2025 High Conviction Update: Aster DM (ASTERDM IN)- Starts FY26 On High Note; Announces New Hospital

OneSource Specialty Pharma: Building a Global CDMO Champion from India

Onesource Specialty Pharma (ONESOURC IN) reported a solid Q1 FY26, with a 12% YoY revenue increase, accelerated capacity expansion, and momentum toward global growth through potential acquisitions.
The proposed acquisition of sterile injectable and carbapenem facilities, coupled with the company’s existing biologics platform, positions OneSource to become a formidable, multi-modality CDMO.
This quarter marks a strategic inflection point for OneSource, signaling a confident transition from a focused CDMO to a globally competitive specialty pharma player with an eye on high-value segments.

2025 High Conviction Update: Aster DM (ASTERDM IN)- Starts FY26 On High Note; Announces New Hospital

By Tina Banerjee

Aster DM Healthcare Ltd (ASTERDM IN) reported 8% revenue growth in Q1FY26, driven by a 14% rise in ARPOB and 4% reduction in ALOS. EBITDA margin expanded 230bps to 20.0%.
Kerala revenue grew 5% as compared with 4% decline in Q4FY25, driven by 6% QoQ increase in-patient volumes and 200 bps QoQ increase in occupancy, reflecting early signs of recovery.
Q1FY26 results ensure that the momentum is back. With strong base business, proposed merger with QCIL, and expansion plan, Aster DM is well-positioned for 20%+ revenue growth through FY28.

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Aug 15

Daily Brief India: CFF Fluid Control, JSW Cement Limited, Goldiam International , PG Electroplast and more

In today’s briefing:

Business Breakdown: CFF Fluid Control – In the Middle of India’s Naval Indigenization Drive
JSW Cement IPO Trading – Overall Demand Lags Recent Listings
Goldiam International: Riding on Lab-Grown Exports Despite Tariff Uncertainty
PG Electroplast: Guidance Cut Tempers Near-Term Outlook, Valuation Back in Check?

Business Breakdown: CFF Fluid Control – In the Middle of India’s Naval Indigenization Drive

By Nimish Maheshwari

CFF Fluid Control enters FY25 with a INR 500+ crore order book and expanded manufacturing capacity at Khopoli and upcoming Chakan facility.
Strategic partnerships, high entry barriers, and preferred supplier status strengthen revenue visibility amid India’s naval indigenization push.
Robust growth prospects and contract pipeline outweigh concentration risks, reinforcing a positive long-term outlook.

JSW Cement IPO Trading – Overall Demand Lags Recent Listings

JSW Cement Limited (9858514Z IN) raised about US$410m in its India IPO.
JSW Cement (JSWC) is a cement manufacturing company in India focused on manufacturing green cementitious products comprising blended cement, ordinary portland cement, ground granulated blast furnace slag, among other products.
We have looked at the company’s past performance and valuations in our previous notes. In this note, we will talk about the trading dynamics.

Goldiam International: Riding on Lab-Grown Exports Despite Tariff Uncertainty

Goldiam International reported its highest-ever Q1 results, with sales increasing by 39% year-on-year (YoY) and 17% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ).
The most standout update from the company is that it has able to pass on additional tariffs to US consumers despite a muted demand environment
Company is now raising growth capital of close to INR 250 crores via QIP and also expanding its backward integration, which will improve its performance further

PG Electroplast: Guidance Cut Tempers Near-Term Outlook, Valuation Back in Check?

PGEL cut FY26 guidance sharply, triggering ~30% share price fall. Valuations now near long-term medians, with EV/EBITDA at 26.8x and P/E at 54x.
Near-Term growth headwinds emerge, but Indian RAC market’s 18% CAGR outlook remains intact, supported by low penetration, rising incomes, and PLI-led domestic manufacturing push.
Correction offers fair-value entry. Long-term thesis intact with PGEL’s EMS leadership, backward integration, and exposure to fast-growing consumer durable categories.

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Aug 14

Daily Brief India: ARCIL and more

In today’s briefing:

ARCIL Pre-IPO Tearsheet

ARCIL Pre-IPO Tearsheet

ARCIL (588250Z IN) is looking to raise at least US$344m in its upcoming India IPO. The deal will be run by IDBL Capital, IIFL Capital and JM Financial.
Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Limited (ARCIL) is one of India’s leading asset reconstruction companies that acquires stressed assets, like non-performing assets, from banks and financial institutions.
The business is spread across three key verticals: Corporate loans, SME and Retail loans. Corporate loans have historically been the largest contributor to ARCIL’s AUM (75.48% in FY25).

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Aug 13

Daily Brief India: Bank Of Baroda, Kalyan Jewellers, Silver Consumer Electricals, Tata Capital Limited, Jayaswal Neco Industries, Varmora Granito Limited, Sahajanand Medical Technologies Ltd and more

In today’s briefing:

Indian Banks: Stick with Baroda and UBI on the Buy List, Downgrading Canara
Kalyan Jewellers: Deleveraging “Pause,” Capital Absorption Rising, Contrasting Capital Allocation
Silver Consumer Electricals Limited Pre-IPO Tearsheet
Tata Capital IPO: The Investment Case
Beat Ideas: Jayaswal Neco; Potential Turnaround Bet on Deleveraging and Restructuring
Varmora Granito Pre-IPO Tearsheet
Sahajanand Medical Pre-IPO: Superior Product Amid Favorable Industry Make the Issue Heartwarming
Tata Capital Pre-IPO Tearsheet

Indian Banks: Stick with Baroda and UBI on the Buy List, Downgrading Canara

By Victor Galliano

We take profits on our Canara Bank buy recommendation, due to adverse credit quality trends, and we stick with our two high conviction buy names UBI and Bank of Baroda
UBI ranks top in our proprietary scorecard, replacing Canara Bank; UBI has high earnings and dividend yields; it ranks highly on NPL coverage and it has a well-controlled write-off ratio
Baroda remains our core value pick; it has attractive valuations and potential to expand returns which we expect to emerge over the medium term, especially given its control of write-offs

Kalyan Jewellers: Deleveraging “Pause,” Capital Absorption Rising, Contrasting Capital Allocation

By Nimish Maheshwari

Management has paused its previously articulated plan to reduce debt by INR 300–400 crore.
The pause defers balance‑sheet de‑risking and redirects internal cash toward a lean‑credit procurement pilot and a new regional‑brand roll‑out (inventory‑heavy upfront), raising working‑capital intensity just as gross‑margin mix is shifting.
Near‑term FCF could compress despite strong topline; margin delivery needs to outpace capital absorption to sustain the rerating. Market reaction (‑9% on the day) shows low tolerance for capital‑allocation ambiguity.

Silver Consumer Electricals Limited Pre-IPO Tearsheet

Silver Consumer Electricals (2301263D IN) is looking to raise US$160m in its upcoming India IPO. The deal will be run by Motilal Oswal Investment Advisors, ICICI, JM Financial, Choice Capital Advisors.
Silver Consumer Electricals Limited (SCEL) is one of India’s leading manufacturers of electrical consumer durables and agricultural equipment, operating through own-branded sales (“Silver” and “Bediya”) and OEM supply
The company operates India’s largest single-location, vertically integrated ECD and agri-equipment plant in Rajkot, Gujarat.

Tata Capital IPO: The Investment Case

By Arun George

Tata Capital Limited (TATACAP IN) is the third-largest non-banking financial company (NBFC) in India. It is seeking to raise US$2.0 billion.
On 8 May 2025, Tata Capital merged with Tata Motors Finance Solutions Limited (TMFL) through the issue of 183.9 million shares.
The fundamentals are mixed. Positives include large size, high growth rates, low opex ratio and good asset quality. Negatives include below peer average NIM, interest spread and ROE.

Beat Ideas: Jayaswal Neco; Potential Turnaround Bet on Deleveraging and Restructuring

By Nimish Maheshwari

Jayaswal Neco has transitioned from financial distress to operational momentum, with blast furnace upgrades completed, capacity ramp-up underway, and debt refinancing on the horizon.
Removal of ARC stake sale overhang and scope for capacity expansion strengthen the investment case.
If debt gets refinanced at 50% lower interest rate by Dec-25, it could double company’s PAT leading to potential re-rating

Varmora Granito Pre-IPO Tearsheet

Varmora Granito Limited (6590052Z IN) is looking to raise at least US$100m in its upcoming India IPO. The deal will be run by Goldman Sachs, JM Financial and SBI Capital.
Varmora Granito Limited (VGL) is a leading Indian manufacturer and trader of varied types of tiles. As of FY25, its portfolio comprised over 3,500 SKUs.
VGL generates 78.69% of its revenue from India, selling its products through both B2C and B2B channels. Its domestic revenue is primarily driven by its B2C channel.

Sahajanand Medical Pre-IPO: Superior Product Amid Favorable Industry Make the Issue Heartwarming

By Tina Banerjee

Sahajanand Medical Technologies has re-filed DRHP for its Indian IPO consisting entirely an offer for sale of up to 27.6M equity shares. Key details are yet to be announced.
SMT is a medical device company, with focus on vascular intervention and structural heart products. The company markets its products in 76 countries, with international markets contributing ~70% of revenue.
SMT is well-positioned for sustainable long-term growth, driven by wide portfolio of superior products, market leadership in India and key international markets, strong commercial execution capability amid favorable industry tailwinds.

Tata Capital Pre-IPO Tearsheet

Tata Capital Limited (TATACAP IN) is looking to raise upto US$2bn in its India IPO, which will be run by Kotak, Citi, JPM, Axis, ICICI, HSBC, IIFL, BNP,SBI and HDFC.
Tata Capital Limited (TCL) is the flagship financial services company of the Tata group and a subsidiary of Tata Sons Private Limited.
It is categorized as an Upper Layer NBFC by RBI and caters to salaried and self-employed individuals, entrepreneurs, small businesses, small and medium enterprises and corporates.

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Aug 12

Daily Brief India: Ola Electric, Bluestone Jewellery and Lifestyle Ltd Ltd (BJL), Edelweiss Financial Services, Tata Motors, Kalyan Jewellers, Hexaware Technologies and more

In today’s briefing:

NIFTY MIDCAP150 Index Rebalance Preview: 11 Potential Changes in September
Bluestone Jewellery IPO – Moving from Online to Offline. Thoughts on Valuation
The Beat Ideas: Edelweiss 2.0 – Unlocking Value Through Deleveraging and Strategic Listings
Closure of Short Call on Tata Motors
Kalyan Jewellers (KALYANKJ IN) | The Capital Sinkhole
Hexaware Technologies IPO Lockup Expiry – US$2.89bn Lockup Release with Carlyle in the Money

NIFTY MIDCAP150 Index Rebalance Preview: 11 Potential Changes in September

By Brian Freitas

With the review period now complete, there could be 11 changes for the NIFTY Midcap 150 Index at the September rebalance.
Estimated one-way turnover is 7.7% resulting in a round-trip trade of INR 17.6bn (US$201m). With over US$43bn tracking the index actively, the impact on the stocks will be much larger.
The outright forecast adds have outperformed the forecast deletes over the last 4 months and there has been a jump in the last week.

Bluestone Jewellery IPO – Moving from Online to Offline. Thoughts on Valuation

By Sumeet Singh

Bluestone Jewellery and Lifestyle (BJL) is planning to raise about US$176m in its upcoming India IPO.
BJL offers contemporary lifestyle diamond, gold, platinum, and studded jewellery under its flagship brand. It is a digital-first direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand.
We have looked at the past performance in our previous note. In this note, we talk about the IPO pricing.

The Beat Ideas: Edelweiss 2.0 – Unlocking Value Through Deleveraging and Strategic Listings

Edelweiss plans a INR 1,500–2,000 crore IPO of EAAA and a 25–30% stake sale in its mutual fund arm to accelerate deleveraging.
These transactions could meaningfully reduce corporate debt from INR 6,325 crore, strengthen the balance sheet, and unlock shareholder value.
Successful execution improves capital efficiency, supports high-margin business growth, and enhances upside potential, reinforcing the 56% target price appreciation case.

Closure of Short Call on Tata Motors

By Sreemant Dudhoria,CFA

Post Q4FY25 results,we had presented our case for shorting Tata Motors in May 2025, anticipating a challenging quarter ahead.We now recommend closing the short position,with reasons explained in this insight
The company reported a very challenging Q1FY26, with JLR EBIT crashing to 4.0% (vs 8.9% YoY). The India passenger car business also faced similar pressure.
The only segment to deliver stable performance was the commercial vehicle division.

Kalyan Jewellers (KALYANKJ IN) | The Capital Sinkhole

By Pranav Bhavsar

Kalyan Jewellers (KALYANKJ IN) Management paused INR 350-400 crore debt reduction after 90 days, now planning INR 2,700 crore capital consumption without clear justification.
Candere losses increased 5X while management admits e-commerce isn’t their strength, yet continues expanding with new regional brand initiatives.
Stock trades at 44x P/E NTM above 3-year average despite questionable capital allocation and non-quantifiable efficiency claims from management.

Hexaware Technologies IPO Lockup Expiry – US$2.89bn Lockup Release with Carlyle in the Money

Hexaware Technologies (HEXW IN) raised US$1bn from its India IPO in Feb 2025. The lockup on its pre-IPO investors is set to expire soon.
Hexaware is a global digital and technology services company with AI at its core, delivering innovative solutions that help customers in their digital transformation journey and subsequent operations.
In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.

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Aug 11

Daily Brief India: HDFC Bank, Bluestone Jewellery and Lifestyle Ltd Ltd (BJL), Canara Bank, Uco Bank and more

In today’s briefing:

NIFTY Bank Index: Big Flows & The Upcoming Methodology Change
Bluestone Jewellery and Lifestyle IPO – All That Glitters Is Not Gold
Case Study: Time-Based Exit in Two Long-Running Pair Trades
UCO Bank (UCO IN) Vs. Central Bank Of India (CBOI IN): Statistical Edge in India Bank Pair Trade

NIFTY Bank Index: Big Flows & The Upcoming Methodology Change

By Brian Freitas

In May, SEBI recommended changes to the minimum number of constituents for non-benchmark indices and the capping for those indices. The recommendations have to be implemented by 3 November.
There is a high probability that NSE Indices implements the changes for the NSE Nifty Bank Index (NSEBANK INDEX) at the September rebalance. Nothing has been announced yet though.
If implemented in September, Yes Bank and Union Bank Of India could be added to the index. Estimated one-way turnover is 22.35% and the round-trip trade is INR 149bn (US$1.7bn).

Bluestone Jewellery and Lifestyle IPO – All That Glitters Is Not Gold

By Sreemant Dudhoria,CFA

Founded by Gaurav Singh Kushwaha, who holds 18% stake (Pre-IPO), Bluestone Jewellery and Lifestyle Ltd Ltd (BJL) (0124165D IN) is an omni-channel jewellery brand in India.
Company experienced losses since its inception, which is attributed to its growth and expansion strategy. As of March 31, 2025, the company had accumulated losses amounting to INR 24,583.31 million.
Bluestone is valued at market cap of INR 78230 million,which is 4.4x FY25 revenue.Given ongoing losses, negative cash flows,promoter share pledge, and aggressive expansion, we believe it’s a steep ask.

Case Study: Time-Based Exit in Two Long-Running Pair Trades

By Gaudenz Schneider

Context: This Insight is an update on two previously published relative value pairs.
Highlight: The trades provide a case study illustrating how mean-reversion trades can fail to revert or hit stop-losses within extended timeframes.
Why Read: Gain insights into timing-related challenges in mean-reversion strategies and time-based exit as a risk management choice.

UCO Bank (UCO IN) Vs. Central Bank Of India (CBOI IN): Statistical Edge in India Bank Pair Trade

By Gaudenz Schneider

Context: The UCO Bank (UCO IN) vs. Central Bank Of India (CBOI IN) price-ratio has deviated two standard deviations from its one-year average, presenting a potential relative value opportunity.
Highlights: Both stocks are trading near 52-week lows, opening a window for a statistically supported mean-reversion setup.
Why Read: Essential for quantitative traders seeking mean-reversion opportunities, with detailed execution framework, risk management protocols, and historical simulation showing the statistical basis for this relative value play.

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Aug 09

Daily Brief India: PG Electroplast, JSW Cement Limited, Nephrocare Health Services Limited, Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone and more

In today’s briefing:

PG Electroplast: KMP Selling and Lowering Guidance
JSW Cement IPO – RHP Updates, Peer Comp and Thoughts on Valuations
Nephrocare Health Services Pre-IPO Tearsheet
Lucror Analytics – Morning Views Asia

PG Electroplast: KMP Selling and Lowering Guidance

By Nitin Mangal

PG Electroplast (PGEL IN) is under limelight after the management cut its revenue guidance from 33% to 21-23%, within a single quarter.
The management has also flagged concerns regarding RAC demand which has affected performance.
Additionally, between Feb–Jun 2025, relatives of the CFO sold ~INR 376 mn worth of shares, mostly in June, shortly before the guidance cut, raising potential governance concerns.

JSW Cement IPO – RHP Updates, Peer Comp and Thoughts on Valuations

JSW Cement Limited (9858514Z IN) is looking to raise about US$410m in its India IPO. The IPO has been downsized from US$480m with primary component cut to US$160m from US$180m.
JSW Cement (JSWC) is a cement manufacturing company in India focused on manufacturing green cementitious products comprising blended cement, ordinary portland cement, ground granulated blast furnace slag, among other products.
In our earlier notes, we have looked at the company’s past performance. In this note, we talk about implied valuations in the IPO price range.

Nephrocare Health Services Pre-IPO Tearsheet

Nephrocare Health Services Limited (0542669D IN) is looking to raise US$232mn in its upcoming India IPO. The deal will be run by Nomura, IIFL Capital, Ambit and ICICI Securities.
Nephrocare Health Services Limited (NHS), also known as NephroPlus, is India’s largest dialysis provider, offering end-to-end kidney care through 490 clinics, including 43 across the Philippines, Uzbekistan, and Nepal.
NHS’ core services include haemodialysis, home and mobile dialysis, and pharmacy support. It also provides wellness services along with critical care treatments such as plasmapheresis and hemodiafiltration.

Lucror Analytics – Morning Views Asia

By Leonard Law, CFA

In today’s Morning Views publication we comment on developments of the following high yield issuers: Adani Ports, Softbank Group
UST yields rose 1-2 bps yesterday, with the UST curve bear flattening slightly, following weak demand for a 30Y notes auction that tailed by 2 bps. The yields on the 2Y and 10Y UST both rose by 2 bps to 3.73% and 4.25%, respectively.
Equities ended mixed, halting a rally earlier in the day. The S&P 500 fell 0.1% to 6,340, while the Nasdaq was up 0.3% at 21,243. US President Donald Trump has said he will nominate Stephen Miran as a temporary Fed governor, replacing Adriana Kugler (who resigned last week).

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Aug 08

Daily Brief India: Bharti Airtel, Voltas Ltd, Amagi Media Labs, JSW Cement Limited and more

In today’s briefing:

Bharti Airtel Placement – Third US$1bn Deal in the Year, Stock Up a Lot
Voltas Ltd: Forensic Analysis
Amagi Media Labs Limited Pre-IPO Tearsheet
JSW Cements – Another Cement IPO in India Exactly 4 Yrs Later

Bharti Airtel Placement – Third US$1bn Deal in the Year, Stock Up a Lot

Sunil Mittal-led promoter entity, Indian Continent Investment (ICI) is looking to raise around US$1bn via selling a 0.8% stake in Bharti Airtel (BHARTI IN).
ICI had earlier sold around US$1bn in Feb 2025 while Singtel had sold around US$1bn via a 0.8% stake sale in Airtel in May 2025 as well.
In this note, we run the deal through our ECM framework and comment on deal dynamics.

Voltas Ltd: Forensic Analysis

By Nitin Mangal

Voltas Ltd (VOLT IN) is a renowned name among the households in India.
The company is a prominent player in the field of air conditioning and cooling technology and offers a variety of services across different industrial sectors, both in India and internationally.
But there are few issues with respect to revenue recognition policy, capital allocation issues and falling market share.

Amagi Media Labs Limited Pre-IPO Tearsheet

Amagi Media Labs (1232899D IN) is looking to raise US$400mn in its upcoming India IPO. The deal will be run by Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, Kotak Mahindra Capital and IIFL Capital.
Amagi Media Labs is a global media technology company that provides cloud-native software infrastructure for content owners, broadcasters, and streaming platforms.
Its revenue is mostly driven by its Streaming Unification solutions, which have consistently been the largest contributor. In terms of geographical segmentation, the Americas have historically led AML’s revenue contribution.

JSW Cements – Another Cement IPO in India Exactly 4 Yrs Later

By Himanshu Dugar

JSW Cements comes for listing at $180/t which is a premium to similar sized player despite weaker operating performance
It stands out as a Slag cement player while peers primarily focus on Portland and Pozzolana composite cement products. Its listing positions it to become another consolidator with strong Balance-sheet.
JSW has higher concentration towards South (50% of current capacity) which has struggled with excess supply for many years. Its upcoming 10MT capex in North may also face similar situation

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Aug 07

Daily Brief India: Eternal, JSW Cement Limited, Lenskart Solutions, Kopran Ltd, NIFTY Index, Adani Green Energy and more

In today’s briefing:

Eternal (Zomato) Placement – Second Clean-Up by Antfin This Week, Will Lift the Overhang
JSW Cement IPO: Reasonably Priced; Growth Momentum Not Concrete Enough To Sustain Valuation
Lenskart Solutions Pre-IPO Tearsheet
The Kopran Merger: From APIs to Diagnostics, A Blueprint for Healthcare Integration
NIFTY 50 Index Outlook: Rebound Rally in Sight? (Profit Targets)
Lucror Analytics – Morning Views Asia

Eternal (Zomato) Placement – Second Clean-Up by Antfin This Week, Will Lift the Overhang

Antfin (Netherlands) Holding B.V. is looking to raise up to US$612m via a cleanup of its remaining ~2% stake in Eternal (ETERNAL IN) .
Antfin has been selling off parts of its ~14% stake in the firm since the IPO. The company last sold a 2% stake to raise upto US$400m in Aug 2024.
In this note, we run the deal through our ECM framework and comment on deal dynamics.

JSW Cement IPO: Reasonably Priced; Growth Momentum Not Concrete Enough To Sustain Valuation

By Tina Banerjee

JSW Cement has filed for IPO to raise up to ₹36B. The company plans to sell 244.9M shares at between ₹139 and ₹147 per share.
JSW Cement is one of the mid-tier cement manufacturing companies with operations across southern, western, and eastern regions of India. It has an installed grinding capacity of 20.6 MMTPA.
The IPO offer price range appears to be a more reasonable for the company considering the fact that it lags behind on many fronts when compared to its peers.

Lenskart Solutions Pre-IPO Tearsheet

Lenskart Solutions (0370405Z IN) is looking to raise about US$1bn in its upcoming India IPO. The deal will be run by Avendus, Axis, Citi, Kotak, MS and Intensive Fiscal Services.
Lenskart Solutions Limited (LSL) is a technology-driven eyewear company with integrated operations spanning designing, manufacturing, branding and retailing of eyewear products.
LSL’s largest market is India, and it was the largest seller of prescription eyeglasses in terms of volumes sold in India in FY25, according to the Redseer Report.

The Kopran Merger: From APIs to Diagnostics, A Blueprint for Healthcare Integration