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 Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bundl-technologies-private-limited-swiggy" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35630:1" rel="noopener">Swiggy (1255298D IN)</a> debuts today amid bearish market sentiment, pressured by FII selling and disappointing corporate earnings.</li>
<li>The IPO received lukewarm interest from retail investors, who had minimal allocation - this could limit listing day selling pressure.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bundl-technologies-private-limited-swiggy" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35630:1" rel="noopener">Swiggy's</a> valuation discount to <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zomato-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28820:1" rel="noopener">Zomato (ZOMATO IN)</a>  is noteworthy; improved metrics, financials could drive gains, but escalating competition and regulatory risks loom large in the near term.</li>
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Swiggy (1255298D IN) debuts today amid bearish market sentiment, pressured by FII selling and disappointing corporate earnings.
The IPO received lukewarm interest from retail investors, who had minimal allocation - this could limit listing day selling pressure.

Swiggy's valuation discount to Zomato (ZOMATO IN)  is noteworthy; improved metrics, financials could drive gains, but escalating competition and regulatory risks loom large in the near term.


Swiggy: Expect Soft Debut in a Weak Market. Will It Regain Lost Mojo with IPO Boost?

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.

ACME Solar Holdings / Equity Capital Markets

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/acme-solar-holdings" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43723:1" rel="noopener">ACME Solar Holdings</a> raised around US$345m in its India IPO.</li>
<li>ACME Solar (ACME) is a renewable energy firm with a portfolio of solar, wind, hybrid and firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) projects.</li>
<li>We have looked at the company’s past performance and valuations in our earlier notes. In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics.</li>
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ACME Solar Holdings raised around US$345m in its India IPO.
ACME Solar (ACME) is a renewable energy firm with a portfolio of solar, wind, hybrid and firm and dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) projects.
We have looked at the company’s past performance and valuations in our earlier notes. In this note, we talk about the trading dynamics.


ACME Solar Holdings IPO Trading - No Sunshine

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bundl-technologies-private-limited-swiggy" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35630:1" rel="noopener">Swiggy</a> Limited raised around US$1.35bn in its India IPO, although the demand wasn't great.</li>
<li>Swiggy Limited is a business to commerce (B2C) marketplace company offering users a platform for ordering grocery and household items (Instamart) and food delivery, through its on-demand delivery network.</li>
<li>In our previous notes, we looked at the company’s past performance and valuations. In this note, we will talk about the trading dynamics.</li>
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Swiggy Limited raised around US$1.35bn in its India IPO, although the demand wasn't great.
Swiggy Limited is a business to commerce (B2C) marketplace company offering users a platform for ordering grocery and household items (Instamart) and food delivery, through its on-demand delivery network.
In our previous notes, we looked at the company’s past performance and valuations. In this note, we will talk about the trading dynamics.


Swiggy IPO Trading - Decent Anchor but Tepid Overall Demand

Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations

Quiddity Advisors

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Event-Driven

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<li>NIFTY 50 represents the 50 largest stocks listed in the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India and the NIFTY Next 50 index tracks the next 50 largest names.</li>
<li>In this insight, we take a look at the names leading the race to become ADDs/DELs for these indices in the March 2025 index rebal event.</li>
<li>The recently-listed <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hyundai-motor-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40900:1" rel="noopener">Hyundai Motor India (1342Z IN)</a> could see some index inflows during the March 2025 rebal. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/zomato-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:28820:1" rel="noopener">Zomato (ZOMATO IN)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/jio-financial-services-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40042:1" rel="noopener">Jio Financial (JIOFIN IN)</a> could also get involved.</li>
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NIFTY 50 represents the 50 largest stocks listed in the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India and the NIFTY Next 50 index tracks the next 50 largest names.
In this insight, we take a look at the names leading the race to become ADDs/DELs for these indices in the March 2025 index rebal event.
The recently-listed Hyundai Motor India (1342Z IN) could see some index inflows during the March 2025 rebal. Zomato (ZOMATO IN) and Jio Financial (JIOFIN IN) could also get involved.


Quiddity Leaderboard NIFTY Mar 25: Thoughts on Hyundai Motor, Zomato, and Jiofin

Indian Accounting Research Analyst, Trudence Capital Advisors

Nitin Mangal

Indian Accounting Research Analyst

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

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bundl-technologies-private-limited-swiggy" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35630:1" rel="noopener">Swiggy (1255298D IN)</a> IPO is an issue of INR 113.3 bn, consisting of fresh issue of INR 45 bn and OFS of 175 mn shares ~INR 68.3 bn. </li>
<li>Swiggy has ramped up fast in the last three years, with a sharp reduction in losses. When seen against Zomato, Swiggy needs to be more aggressive, especially in Quick Commerce. </li>
<li>As far as forensic takeaways are concerned, the company witnesses high employee attritions, disclosure&amp;presentation jiggles, potential capital allocation woes, experienced cash embezzlements, etc.</li>
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Swiggy (1255298D IN) IPO is an issue of INR 113.3 bn, consisting of fresh issue of INR 45 bn and OFS of 175 mn shares ~INR 68.3 bn. 
Swiggy has ramped up fast in the last three years, with a sharp reduction in losses. When seen against Zomato, Swiggy needs to be more aggressive, especially in Quick Commerce. 
As far as forensic takeaways are concerned, the company witnesses high employee attritions, disclosure&amp;presentation jiggles, potential capital allocation woes, experienced cash embezzlements, etc.


India

Zomato Limited is an online restaurant guide and food ordering platform. The Company offers platform connects customers, restaurant partners and delivery partners to search and discover restaurants, read and write customer generated reviews, order food delivery, book a table, and make payments while dining-out at restaurants. Zomato serves customers worldwide.

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Zomato (ZOMATO IN)

Swiggy: Expect Soft Debut in a Weak Market. Will It Regain Lost Mojo with IPO Boost?

Expect a soft debut given weak market sentiment. Fresh capital offers Swiggy an opportunity to regain lost market share. But it will need to face...

Devi Subhakesan

ACME Solar Holdings IPO Trading - No Sunshine

ACME Solar Holdings raised around US$345m in its India IPO. In this note, we talk about the demand and trading dynamics.

Sumeet Singh

Swiggy IPO Trading - Decent Anchor but Tepid Overall Demand

Swiggy Limited raised around US$1.35bn in its India IPO, although the demand wasn't great with only instis having some interest in the listing.

Sumeet Singh

Quiddity Leaderboard NIFTY Mar 25: Thoughts on Hyundai Motor, Zomato, and Jiofin

There are no changes for NIFTY 50 but there could be five changes for NIFTY Next 50 according to current rankings. Only 54% of the reference period...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Swiggy Ltd IPO- Forensic Analysis

Swiggy's ramp up has been impressive but less aggressive than Zomato. For forensics, watch out for distorted headline numbers, potential capital...

Nitin Mangal

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Swiggy: Expect Soft Debut in a Weak Market. Will It Regain Lost Mojo with IPO Boost?

Expect a soft debut given weak market sentiment. Fresh capital offers Swiggy an opportunity to regain lost market share. But it will need to face...

Devi Subhakesan

ACME Solar Holdings IPO Trading - No Sunshine

ACME Solar Holdings raised around US$345m in its India IPO. In this note, we talk about the demand and trading dynamics.

Sumeet Singh

Swiggy IPO Trading - Decent Anchor but Tepid Overall Demand

Swiggy Limited raised around US$1.35bn in its India IPO, although the demand wasn't great with only instis having some interest in the listing.

Sumeet Singh

Quiddity Leaderboard NIFTY Mar 25: Thoughts on Hyundai Motor, Zomato, and Jiofin

There are no changes for NIFTY 50 but there could be five changes for NIFTY Next 50 according to current rankings. Only 54% of the reference period...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Swiggy Ltd IPO- Forensic Analysis

​Swiggy's ramp up has been impressive but less aggressive than Zomato. For forensics, watch out for distorted headline numbers, potential capital...

Nitin Mangal

Swiggy's ramp up has been impressive but less aggressive than Zomato. For forensics, watch out for distorted headline numbers, potential capital...