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.

Event-Driven

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<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aadhar-housing-finance-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32152:1" rel="noopener">Aadhar Housing Finance</a> raised around US$360m in its India IPO in May 2024, via selling a mix of primary and secondary shares. Its IPO lockup is set to expire soon.</li>
<li>AHF is focused on the low income housing segments (ticket size less than INR1.5m) in India. It offers a range of mortgage-related loan products.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.</li>
</ul>



Aadhar Housing Finance raised around US$360m in its India IPO in May 2024, via selling a mix of primary and secondary shares. Its IPO lockup is set to expire soon.
AHF is focused on the low income housing segments (ticket size less than INR1.5m) in India. It offers a range of mortgage-related loan products.
In this note, we will talk about the lockup dynamics and possible placement.


Aadhar Housing Finance IPO Lockup -PE Owner Is up 5x, with US$500m Lockup Expiry Soon

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

Aadhar Housing Finance / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul>
<li>This Insight focuses on lenders operating in the affordable housing space.</li>
<li>Companies in focus are <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aavas-financiers-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:27422:1" rel="noopener">Aavas Financiers Ltd (AAVAS IN)</a>;  <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/home-first-finance-company-india" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28865:1" rel="noopener">Home First Finance (HOMEFIRS IN)</a> &amp; <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>. </li>
<li>Recent IPOs of <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aadhar-housing-finance-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32152:1" rel="noopener">Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd (1218027D IN) </a>&amp; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/india-shelter-finance" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40025:1" rel="noopener">India Shelter Finance (0570670D IN) </a> are also covered. </li>
</ul>


This Insight focuses on lenders operating in the affordable housing space.
Companies in focus are Aavas Financiers Ltd (AAVAS IN);  Home First Finance (HOMEFIRS IN) &amp; Aptus Value Housing Finance India (APTUS IN). 
Recent IPOs of Aadhar Housing Finance Ltd (1218027D IN) &amp; India Shelter Finance (0570670D IN)  are also covered. 


Narrative and Numbers | Affordable Housing Finance | FY24

Equity Capital Markets

Aadhar Housing Finance / Equity Capital Markets

<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aadhar-housing-finance-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32152:1" rel="noopener">Aadhar Housing Finance</a>(AHF) raised around US$360m in its India IPO, via selling a mix of primary and secondary shares.</li>
<li>AHF is focused on the low income housing segments (ticket size less than INR1.5m) in India. It offers a range of mortgage-related loan products.</li>
<li>We have looked at the company’s performance and valuation in our past notes. In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics.</li>
</ul>



Aadhar Housing Finance(AHF) raised around US$360m in its India IPO, via selling a mix of primary and secondary shares.
AHF is focused on the low income housing segments (ticket size less than INR1.5m) in India. It offers a range of mortgage-related loan products.
We have looked at the company’s performance and valuation in our past notes. In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics.


Aadhar Housing Finance IPO Trading - More Loved by Institutional Investors than Retail

<ul>
<li>Branches visited - Ajmer, Bengaluru, Mandya, Mysuru, Jaipur, Solapur, Pimpri and Pune.</li>
<li>Business growth is driven by taking calls that peers are reluctant to take with regards to property and incomes.</li>
<li>Lack of team and increasing competition are primary concerns that also warrant attention. </li>
</ul>


Branches visited - Ajmer, Bengaluru, Mandya, Mysuru, Jaipur, Solapur, Pimpri and Pune.
Business growth is driven by taking calls that peers are reluctant to take with regards to property and incomes.
Lack of team and increasing competition are primary concerns that also warrant attention. 


Aadhar Housing Finance IPO | Takeaways from Branch Visits

<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aadhar-housing-finance-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:32152:1" rel="noopener">Aadhar Housing Finance</a> (AHF) is now looking to raise around US$360m in its India IPO, via selling a mix of primary and secondary shares.</li>
<li>AHF is focused on the low income housing segments (ticket size less than INR1.5m) in India. It offers a range of mortgage-related loan products.</li>
<li>We have looked at the company’s performance in our past note. In this note, we talk about valuations.</li>
</ul>



Aadhar Housing Finance (AHF) is now looking to raise around US$360m in its India IPO, via selling a mix of primary and secondary shares.
AHF is focused on the low income housing segments (ticket size less than INR1.5m) in India. It offers a range of mortgage-related loan products.
We have looked at the company’s performance in our past note. In this note, we talk about valuations.


Aadhar Housing Finance IPO - Larger and Slower, at a Reasonable Discount

India

Aadhar Housing Finance Limited provides housing loan services. The Company offers home loans for salaried employees, self-employed, plot purchase, construction, home improvement, extension, and loans against property, as well as balance transfer services. Aadhar Housing Finance serves customers in India.

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Aadhar Housing Finance (AADHARHF IN)

Aadhar Housing Finance IPO Lockup -PE Owner Is up 5x, with US$500m Lockup Expiry Soon

Aadhar Housing Finance raised around US$360m in its India IPO in May 2024, via selling a mix of primary and secondary shares. Its IPO lockup is set...

Sumeet Singh

Narrative and Numbers | Affordable Housing Finance | FY24

Insight on lenders in the affordable housing sector, including Aavas Financiers, Home First Finance, Aptus Value Housing Finance, Aadhar Housing...

Pranav Bhavsar

Aadhar Housing Finance IPO Trading - More Loved by Institutional Investors than Retail

Aadhar Housing Finance(AHF) raised around US$360m in its India IPO, via selling a mix of primary and secondary shares. In this note, we talk about...

Sumeet Singh

Aadhar Housing Finance IPO | Takeaways from Branch Visits

Aadhar's Business growth is fueled by taking on aggressive calls, lack of team, and rising competition are key concerns.

Pranav Bhavsar

Aadhar Housing Finance IPO - Larger and Slower, at a Reasonable Discount

Aadhar Housing Finance (AHF) is now looking to raise around US$360m in its India IPO, via selling a mix of primary and secondary shares. In this...

Sumeet Singh

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Market Cap (USDm)

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Aadhar Housing Finance IPO Lockup -PE Owner Is up 5x, with US$500m Lockup Expiry Soon

Aadhar Housing Finance raised around US$360m in its India IPO in May 2024, via selling a mix of primary and secondary shares. Its IPO lockup is set...

Sumeet Singh

Narrative and Numbers | Affordable Housing Finance | FY24

​Insight on lenders in the affordable housing sector, including Aavas Financiers, Home First Finance, Aptus Value Housing Finance, Aadhar Housing...

Pranav Bhavsar

Aadhar Housing Finance IPO Trading - More Loved by Institutional Investors than Retail

Aadhar Housing Finance(AHF) raised around US$360m in its India IPO, via selling a mix of primary and secondary shares. In this note, we talk about...

Sumeet Singh

Aadhar Housing Finance IPO | Takeaways from Branch Visits

​Aadhar's Business growth is fueled by taking on aggressive calls, lack of team, and rising competition are key concerns.

Pranav Bhavsar

Aadhar Housing Finance IPO - Larger and Slower, at a Reasonable Discount

Aadhar Housing Finance (AHF) is now looking to raise around US$360m in its India IPO, via selling a mix of primary and secondary shares. In this...

Sumeet Singh

Insight on lenders in the affordable housing sector, including Aavas Financiers, Home First Finance, Aptus Value Housing Finance, Aadhar Housing...

Aadhar's Business growth is fueled by taking on aggressive calls, lack of team, and rising competition are key concerns.