BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Nomura among key investors as Zetwerk mops up Rs 2,251 crore in anchor bidding; IPO opens on Oct 15

BlackRock, Goldman Sachs and Nomura were among the prominent investors that participated in Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses' anchor book, as the company mopped up Rs 2,251.23 crore from 99 anchor investors on October 14, ahead of its initial public offering (IPO). Through its maiden share sale, which opens for subscription on October 15, the company seeks to raise Rs 5,012.33 crore.

Zetwerk has allocated 14,90,88,220 equity shares to anchor investors at Rs 151 per share, including a share premium of Rs 150 per share.

According to the exchange filing, Nomura India Investment Mother Fund was allotted 3,311,253 shares worth nearly Rs 50 crore. Goldman Sachs Funds’ Goldman Sachs India Equity Portfolio received 2,980,098 shares worth around Rs 45 crore, while Goldman Sachs ETF Trust’s Goldman Sachs India Equity ETF was allotted 331,155 shares worth approximately Rs 5 crore.


BlackRock funds also featured in the anchor allocation. BlackRock Global Funds–India Fund received 1,910,304 shares worth Rs 28.85 crore, while BlackRock Global Funds Emerging Markets Fund was allotted 1,155,330 shares worth Rs 17.45 crore. Other participating BlackRock funds included its Emerging Markets Ex-China Fund, Emerging Markets Sustainable Equity Fund, Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund and Emerging Markets Fund.

Other global institutional investors participating in the anchor allocation included Capital Group, Société Générale, First Sentier Investors, FSSA, Natixis, Loomis Sayles, Manulife, Carmignac, Eastspring Investments, Susquehanna and The Prudential Assurance Company. Sovereign wealth funds Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) also participated in the allocation.

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The anchor book also attracted leading domestic mutual funds, including SBI Mutual Fund, ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund, HDFC Mutual Fund, Mirae Asset Mutual Fund, Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund, WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund, Tata Mutual Fund, UTI Mutual Fund and Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund, among others.

Insurance companies participating in the anchor allocation included SBI Life Insurance, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance, Bajaj Life Insurance, Axis Max Life Insurance, Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance, Edelweiss Life Insurance and Bharti AXA Life Insurance.

Of the total shares allocated to anchor investors, 6,80,12,406 equity shares were allotted to 22 domestic mutual funds, while 1,10,10,346 shares were allocated to seven life insurance companies.

Under the allocation structure, 40% of the anchor investor portion was reserved for specified domestic institutional categories, comprising 33.33% for domestic mutual funds and 6.67% for life insurance companies and pension funds.

Zetwerk IPO details

Zetwerk’s IPO is a book-built issue aggregating Rs 5,012.33 crore. The issue comprises a fresh issue of 18.75 crore shares worth Rs 2,830 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of 14.45 crore shares aggregating Rs 2,182.33 crore.

The IPO will open for subscription on October 15 and close on October 19, 2026. The price band has been fixed at Rs 143-151 per share, with a lot size of 99 shares. Retail investors will need a minimum investment of Rs 14,949 at the upper end of the price band.

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The allotment is expected to be finalised on October 21, while the shares are tentatively scheduled to list on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE on October 23, 2026.

Zetwerk proposes to use the net proceeds from the fresh issue towards repayment or prepayment of certain borrowings, funding inorganic growth through unidentified and other strategic acquisitions, and general corporate purposes. The company has earmarked Rs 1,300 crore for repayment or prepayment of borrowings, according to the details provided.

The proceeds from the OFS will go to the selling shareholders, including promoters and other existing shareholders, and will not be received by the company.

About Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited

Incorporated in 2017, Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited is a technology-led global manufacturing platform that connects industrial and consumer enterprises with a network of manufacturing partners for customised and large-scale production requirements.

The company operates an asset-light business model and provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions to customers ranging from startups to established businesses. Its operations span several sectors, including utilities, renewable energy, consumer electronics, artificial intelligence infrastructure, aerospace, space and defence, oil and gas, and industrial automation.

Through its managed marketplace, Zetwerk connects customer demand with manufacturing capabilities across its partner network, catering to a wide range of industrial and consumer production requirements.

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