Singapore's Temasek is on a hot streak in India as three bets surge after IPOs
Three of Singapore state investor Temasek's portfolio companies in India have jumped more than 30% in listings this week after contrarian bets in the ...
Last updated: 2026-08-24 05:36:09 ET
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Updated Aug 24, 2026 5:01 AM ET
Fast-fashion retailer Shein is pursuing a Hong Kong market debut with a $27 billion valuation, down sharply from earlier estimates. The company is racing to go public despite mounting regulatory and reputational headwinds.
A successful Shein IPO would validate the ultra-fast-fashion model and create a new mega-cap competitor to Zara and H&M. However, the lower valuation reflects investor concerns about supply-chain transparency, labor practices, and regulatory risk in the U.S. and Europe.
Shein's Hong Kong listing signals a shift in Chinese tech IPOs away from U.S. markets due to regulatory friction. Success would accelerate the consolidation of fast-fashion around Chinese players and intensify price competition in retail.
Three of Singapore state investor Temasek's portfolio companies in India have jumped more than 30% in listings this week after contrarian bets in the ...
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