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

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hero-fincorp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43860:1" rel="noopener">Hero FinCorp</a> (HF) is looking to raise around US$438m in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>HF is a non-deposit taking NBFC. It offers a suite of financial products catering primarily to the retail segment and the MSME customer segment in India.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.</li>
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Hero FinCorp (HF) is looking to raise around US$438m in its upcoming India IPO.
HF is a non-deposit taking NBFC. It offers a suite of financial products catering primarily to the retail segment and the MSME customer segment in India.
In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.


Hero Fincorp Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Still Has Issues to Contend With

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hero-fincorp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43860:1" rel="noopener">Hero FinCorp</a> (HF) is looking to raise around US$438m in its upcoming India IPO.</li>
<li>HF is a non-deposit taking NBFC. It offers a suite of financial products catering primarily to the retail segment and the MSME customer segment in India.</li>
<li>In this note, we talk about the positive aspets of the deal.</li>
</ul>



Hero FinCorp (HF) is looking to raise around US$438m in its upcoming India IPO.
HF is a non-deposit taking NBFC. It offers a suite of financial products catering primarily to the retail segment and the MSME customer segment in India.
In this note, we talk about the positive aspets of the deal.


Hero Fincorp Pre-IPO - The Positives - Riding on the Parent's Brand

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

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

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Cabinet Approves INR 33,700 Crore Infrastructure Project, including rail, and new airport</li>
<li>Adani Power in Negotiations to Acquire Reliance Power's 600-MW Thermal Plant</li>
<li>Hero MotoCorp Faces INR 17 Crore Tax Notice from Delhi GST Authorities</li>
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Cabinet Approves INR 33,700 Crore Infrastructure Project, including rail, and new airport
Adani Power in Negotiations to Acquire Reliance Power's 600-MW Thermal Plant
Hero MotoCorp Faces INR 17 Crore Tax Notice from Delhi GST Authorities


# 48 India Insight: Cabinet INR 33,700 Project, Adani Power Acquire Reliance Power, Hero Tax Notice

Investment Research - Asia Consumer Sector, Investory

Devi Subhakesan

Investment Research - Asia Consumer Sector

ASIA CONSUMER: INSIGHTS AND INVESTMENT IDEAS

Investory

Investory is a Singapore-based boutique independent equity research firm founded in January 2017 with a primary focus on consumption themes across Asia-Pacific.

We aim to generate investible ideas based on consumption trends and outlook. We screen our ideas on several parameters - product potential, long-term growth and management commitment being the most critical.  We follow a fundamental analysis approach in our stock selection process and are not restricted by market cap.

We aspire to grow into a leading source of unbiased research, free of conflict of interest, for investors yearning for independent and disciplined analysis. 

We also undertake bespoke research mandates to support our Institutional clients’ investment needs.

Our team comprises of professionals with extensive experience in the Asian equity markets, in areas ranging from research, servicing institutional clients and investment management.

Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ola-electric-mobility-pvt-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40618:1" rel="noopener">Ola Electric (OLAELEC IN)</a>  launched its highly anticipated electric motorcycles, offering models from mass market to super premium.</li>
<li>With entry-level e-bikes priced to compete directly with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hero-motocorp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2391:1" rel="noopener">Hero Motocorp (HMCL IN)'s</a> popular models, Ola could disrupt India's high-volume, competitive motorcycle market.</li>
<li>Ola's ebike volumes could ramp up quickly if its performance meets expectations of the value conscious customer base in the mass-end of the market.</li>
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Ola Electric (OLAELEC IN)  launched its highly anticipated electric motorcycles, offering models from mass market to super premium.
With entry-level e-bikes priced to compete directly with Hero Motocorp (HMCL IN)'s popular models, Ola could disrupt India's high-volume, competitive motorcycle market.
Ola's ebike volumes could ramp up quickly if its performance meets expectations of the value conscious customer base in the mass-end of the market.


Ola Electric: Takes Aim at India Motorcycle Mass Market with Competitive Pricing

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ola-electric-mobility-pvt-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40618:1" rel="noopener">Ola Electric</a> managed to raise around US$734m in its India IPO.</li>
<li>Ola Electric Mobility is a vertically integrated pure EV player in India with manufacturing capabilities for EVs and EV components, including cells</li>
<li>In our previous notes, we looked at the company’s past performance and valuations. In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics.</li>
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Ola Electric managed to raise around US$734m in its India IPO.
Ola Electric Mobility is a vertically integrated pure EV player in India with manufacturing capabilities for EVs and EV components, including cells
In our previous notes, we looked at the company’s past performance and valuations. In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics.


Ola Electric IPO Trading - Decent Anchor, Tepid Overall Demand

India

Hero MotoCorp Ltd. designs, manufactures and distributes motorcycles. The Company's products also include motorcycle parts and accessories.

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Hero Motocorp (HMCL IN)

Hero Fincorp Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Still Has Issues to Contend With

Hero FinCorp (HF) is looking to raise around US$438m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.

Sumeet Singh

Hero Fincorp Pre-IPO - The Positives - Riding on the Parent's Brand

Hero FinCorp (HF) is looking to raise around US$438m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.

Sumeet Singh

# 48 India Insight: Cabinet INR 33,700 Project, Adani Power Acquire Reliance Power, Hero Tax Notice

Indian government approves major infrastructure project, Adani Power eyes acquisition, Hero MotoCorp hit with tax notice.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Ola Electric: Takes Aim at India Motorcycle Mass Market with Competitive Pricing

Ola could disrupt India's high-volume motorcycle market with its highly competitively priced electric bikes. Potential cost advantage from...

Devi Subhakesan

Ola Electric IPO Trading - Decent Anchor, Tepid Overall Demand

Ola Electric managed to raise around US$734m in its India IPO. In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics. While the anchor book was decent,...

Sumeet Singh

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Hero Fincorp Pre-IPO - The Negatives - Still Has Issues to Contend With

Hero FinCorp (HF) is looking to raise around US$438m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the not-so-positive aspects of the deal.

Sumeet Singh

Hero Fincorp Pre-IPO - The Positives - Riding on the Parent's Brand

Hero FinCorp (HF) is looking to raise around US$438m in its upcoming India IPO. In this note, we talk about the positive aspects of the deal.

Sumeet Singh

# 48 India Insight: Cabinet INR 33,700 Project, Adani Power Acquire Reliance Power, Hero Tax Notice

​Indian government approves major infrastructure project, Adani Power eyes acquisition, Hero MotoCorp hit with tax notice.

Sudarshan Bhandari

Ola Electric: Takes Aim at India Motorcycle Mass Market with Competitive Pricing

Ola could disrupt India's high-volume motorcycle market with its highly competitively priced electric bikes. Potential cost advantage from...

Devi Subhakesan

Ola Electric IPO Trading - Decent Anchor, Tepid Overall Demand

Ola Electric managed to raise around US$734m in its India IPO. In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics. While the anchor book was decent,...

Sumeet Singh

Indian government approves major infrastructure project, Adani Power eyes acquisition, Hero MotoCorp hit with tax notice.