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.

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Sona Blw Precision Forgings Lt / Equity Capital Markets

<ul>
<li>Sona Comstar (Sona) raised around US$761m in its Indian IPO in Jun 2021. </li>
<li>The shares are now trading well above the IPO price and its largest PE investor, Blackstone, will be released from its lockup soon.</li>
<li>In this note, we will talk about the lock-up dynamics and updates since our last note.</li>
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Sona Comstar (Sona) raised around US$761m in its Indian IPO in Jun 2021. 
The shares are now trading well above the IPO price and its largest PE investor, Blackstone, will be released from its lockup soon.
In this note, we will talk about the lock-up dynamics and updates since our last note.


Sona Comstar Lock-Up - Blackstone up 17x, Sold Half in the IPO with over US$1bn Left

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.

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Equity Bottom-Up

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/maruti-suzuki-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:733:1" rel="noopener">Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL IN)</a> 's dealers are optimistic, expecting easing supply, new launches and the Maruti brand promise to drive back some of the lost market share. </li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kia-motors-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:156:1" rel="noopener">Kia Motors Corp (000270 KS)</a> is gaining when it comes to fighting with its big brother <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hyundai-motor-co" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:155:1" rel="noopener">Hyundai Motor Co (005380 KS)</a>. </li>
<li>There is a set of customers that now prefers Indian brands giving a good tailwind for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tata-motors-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:216:1" rel="noopener">Tata Motors Ltd (TTMT IN)</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mahindra-mahindra-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16441:1" rel="noopener">Mahindra &amp; Mahindra (MM IN)</a>. </li>
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Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL IN) 's dealers are optimistic, expecting easing supply, new launches and the Maruti brand promise to drive back some of the lost market share. 

Kia Motors Corp (000270 KS) is gaining when it comes to fighting with its big brother Hyundai Motor Co (005380 KS). 
There is a set of customers that now prefers Indian brands giving a good tailwind for Tata Motors Ltd (TTMT IN) &amp; Mahindra &amp; Mahindra (MM IN). 


India Channel Insight #39 | Maruti, Hyundai

External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited

Motilal Oswal

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Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited

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<div><div><div><div><ul><li>After a gap of almost three years, MSIL’s product pipeline has just kick- started with an exciting line-up of launches over the next 2-2.5 years.</li><li>It has launched upgraded Celerio, and mid-cycle refresh of Baleno as well as XL6.</li><li>Going forward, MSIL would be launching: new models (four SUVs), platform upgrade (Alto) and mid-cycle refresh (Brezza).</li></ul></div></div></div></div><p><em>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.</em></p>

After a gap of almost three years, MSIL’s product pipeline has just kick- started with an exciting line-up of launches over the next 2-2.5 years.It has launched upgraded Celerio, and mid-cycle refresh of Baleno as well as XL6.Going forward, MSIL would be launching: new models (four SUVs), platform upgrade (Alto) and mid-cycle refresh (Brezza).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.

Maruti Suzuki - Return of Product Lifecycle to Drive Market Share

Global Emerging Market Equities, Propitious Research

Wium Malan, CFA

Global Emerging Market Equities

Independent, Fundamental Quantitative Research

Propitious Research

Fully independent, fundamental and quantitative equity research, focused on companies in the Telecommunication, Media, Technology, Internet and Healthcare sectors in the Global Emerging Markets. Idea generation focused on Quality stocks, trading below their intrinsic Value, with sound Corporate Governance.

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<ul>
<li>An overview (and output) of our machine learning-driven GEM screening model, which seeks to find the best medium-term long ideas within the top100 stocks in the MSCI GEM Index.</li>
<li>The model is based on 1) a quantitative multifactor screening model, enhanced by two AI Technology-based approaches; 2) a Deep Neural Network model, and 3) a Recurrent Neural Network model.</li>
<li>Developed over roughly 4 years and implemented in its current state for over 2 years, the model has a solid real-world alpha-generating performance track record, discussed in detail below.</li>
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An overview (and output) of our machine learning-driven GEM screening model, which seeks to find the best medium-term long ideas within the top100 stocks in the MSCI GEM Index.
The model is based on 1) a quantitative multifactor screening model, enhanced by two AI Technology-based approaches; 2) a Deep Neural Network model, and 3) a Recurrent Neural Network model.
Developed over roughly 4 years and implemented in its current state for over 2 years, the model has a solid real-world alpha-generating performance track record, discussed in detail below.


External broker reports(aggregated public sources), Axis Direct

Axis Direct

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<div><div><div><div><ul><li>Demand Outlook: Demand momentum remains stable with a current order book of 320k units vs 264k units in Dec’21.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><ul><li>Semiconductor Shortages: The production during FY22 was constrained by a global shortage in the supply of electronic components because of which an estimated ~2.7 Lc units could not be produced.</li></ul><div><div><div><div><ul><li>Input costs: The management noted that while precious metal prices have cooled off, base metal prices have increased (steel in particular) and will lead to margin pressures in H1FY23E.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p><em>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.</em></p>

Demand Outlook: Demand momentum remains stable with a current order book of 320k units vs 264k units in Dec’21.Semiconductor Shortages: The production during FY22 was constrained by a global shortage in the supply of electronic components because of which an estimated ~2.7 Lc units could not be produced.Input costs: The management noted that while precious metal prices have cooled off, base metal prices have increased (steel in particular) and will lead to margin pressures in H1FY23E.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.

Maruti Suzuki - Beat on EBITDA; Growth Outlook Remains Strong

India

Maruti Suzuki India Limited manufactures and exports automobiles. Maruti collaborated with Suzuki of Japan to produce affordable cars for the average Indian.

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Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL IN)

Sona Comstar Lock-Up - Blackstone up 17x, Sold Half in the IPO with over US$1bn Left

Sona Comstar (Sona) raised around US$761m in its Indian IPO in Jun 2021. The shares are trading well above the IPO price. Blackstone still owns...

Sumeet Singh

India Channel Insight #39 | Maruti, Hyundai

Going into FY23, the competitive dynamics in the Indian PV industry is changing. Maruti is expected to leverage its brand promise, Kia is eating...

Pranav Bhavsar

Screening for GEMs: June 2022

This insight provides an overview of our, machine learning-driven, proprietary GEM screening model, based on a Multifactor model, a Deep Neural...

Wium Malan, CFA

Maruti Suzuki - Beat on EBITDA; Growth Outlook Remains Strong

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) Q4FY22 performance came in ahead of our expectations on the margin front, aided by operating leverage benefits,...

Axis Direct

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Sona Comstar Lock-Up - Blackstone up 17x, Sold Half in the IPO with over US$1bn Left

Sona Comstar (Sona) raised around US$761m in its Indian IPO in Jun 2021. The shares are trading well above the IPO price. Blackstone still owns...

Sumeet Singh

India Channel Insight #39 | Maruti, Hyundai

Going into FY23, the competitive dynamics in the Indian PV industry is changing. Maruti is expected to leverage its brand promise, Kia is eating...

Pranav Bhavsar

Maruti Suzuki - Return of Product Lifecycle to Drive Market Share

Maruti Suzuki (MSIL)’s product pipeline has just kick-started with upgrades of key models and it is on the cusp of launching new models.

Motilal Oswal

Screening for GEMs: June 2022

This insight provides an overview of our, machine learning-driven, proprietary GEM screening model, based on a Multifactor model, a Deep Neural...

Wium Malan, CFA

Maruti Suzuki - Beat on EBITDA; Growth Outlook Remains Strong

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) Q4FY22 performance came in ahead of our expectations on the margin front, aided by operating leverage benefits,...

Axis Direct