Aditya Sood, a Fund Manager at Incred Asset Management, provides insight into India's upcoming wave of billion-dollar IPOs, including Hyundai's record-breaking offering. He discusses the challenging market landscape and examines Swiggy's position against competitor Zomato. The conversation highlights historical trends in IPO performance and the significance of macroeconomic conditions. Sood also emphasizes the importance of investor sentiment and understanding capital consumption as the market braces for potential disruptions from these colossal launches.
Hyundai's record-breaking IPO showcases the potential for successful market reception, relying on strong financial health and industry positioning.
Swiggy's upcoming IPO highlights the significance of investor sentiment towards growth potential, despite being a loss-making enterprise.
Deep dives
Upcoming Large IPOs and Market Sentiment
India's primary market is set to witness significant IPO activity with three large offerings, including Hyundai, Swiggy, and Afton's infrastructure. Hyundai's IPO is projected to be the largest in Indian history, raising about 25,000 crore. Investors are scrutinizing the potential impact of these IPOs, especially given the historical cycles where IPOs tend to cluster in bullish market periods. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding market conditions and investor sentiment, as previous IPOs often performed poorly when companies were not profitable or faced regulatory challenges.
Hyundai's IPO: A Unique Position
Hyundai's upcoming IPO represents a promising opportunity, given its status as the second-largest automobile manufacturer in India with a significant market share. Unlike past IPOs that struggled, Hyundai boasts a strong market presence and a shift towards more profitable SUV offerings. Investors are particularly focused on Hyundai's financial health and how its valuations stack against industry peers, as these factors will determine market appetite. The essentials of determining the IPO's success lie in investor confidence regarding growth potential and market leadership.
Swiggy's Potential in a Changing Market Landscape
Swiggy is presented as an intriguing case, despite being a loss-making enterprise, as interest in its shares has surged within unlisted markets. The company's strategic shift to a unified platform, encompassing food delivery and quick commerce, is reminiscent of the success seen with competitor Zomato. While past internet company IPOs displayed that profitability was not always essential for market enthusiasm, Swiggy's improving contribution margins signal a positive trajectory. However, investor confidence will hinge on structural aspects, such as the involvement of founding teams and the dynamic of capital raised during the IPO.
India's primary market is set to witness back-to-back billion-dollar IPOs, including Hyundai's record-breaking Rs 25,000 crore issue. With heavyweights like Swiggy and Afcons Infrastructure also preparing to go public, investors are closely watching the potential market impact. Will these big IPOs sail through smoothly, or are we looking at short-term market disruptions?
Join host Nishanth Vasudevan, as he discusses the road ahead with Aditya Sood, Fund Manager at Incred Asset Management, on this episode of The Morning Brief.
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