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Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited

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Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited (CIN U74999KA2017PLC128777) has filed a Red Herring Prospectus with SEBI for an IPO comprising a fresh issue of ₹2,830 Cr and an offer for sale of 14.45 Cr shares, priced at ₹143.00 to ₹151.00 per share. In FY26 it reported revenue of ₹15,913 Cr (+40.4% on FY25) and a net loss of ₹964 Cr. Promoters hold 15.9% before the IPO. Our fact-check of its claims found 2 medium or high concerns across 90 claims checked.

Read from public SEBI filings; last updated . Not investment advice.

Key signals

Read from the filing. Signals summarise it; they are not a recommendation or investment advice.

  • ValuationLook closer
    No P/ELoss-making on FY26 figures. Price / sales is 1.6x at the top of the band.
  • GrowthLook closer
    13.5% a yearSales FY24 to FY26; latest year +40.4%.p.88
  • -6.1% net marginFY26; operating margin steady.p.88
  • DebtLooks fine
    0.4x equity₹1,936 crore borrowed at the end of FY26.p.88
  • Cash negativeNet loss of ₹964 crore; operations used ₹682 crore.p.88
  • One-off incomeLook closer
    9 itemsManagement describes 9 one-off items.p.569
  • 43% for sale57% is new shares issued by the company. 60% of the new money repays debt. (converted using NSE's price band)p.207
  • Red flagsLook closer
    2 to review90 claims checked: 0 high, 2 medium concern.
How we rate these
  • Valuation: P/E at the top of the band: up to 25x good, up to 40x watch, above that concern.
  • Growth: Sales growth per year: 20% or more good, 8% or more watch, below that concern.
  • Profitability: Net profit margin: 10% or more good, 4% or more watch, below that concern. The trend note compares operating margin with the year before (1.5 points either way).
  • Debt: Borrowings / net worth: up to 0.5x good, up to 1.5x watch, above that concern.
  • Profit into cash: Cash from operations as a share of net profit: 80% or more good, 40% or more watch, below that (or negative) concern.
  • One-off income: Other and one-off income as a share of pre-tax profit: up to 10% good, up to 30% watch, above that concern. Any one-off item management itself describes moves "good" to "watch".
  • Where the money goes: Offer for sale as a share of the whole issue: under 40% good, under 75% watch, above that concern. In an offer for sale the money goes to the selling shareholders, not the company.
  • Red flags: Fact-check results: any high-concern finding is concern, any medium is watch, otherwise good.

Rules are rules of thumb, not a verdict: a fast-growing business can reasonably carry a higher P/E, and some sectors run on debt.

The IPO

What Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited is offering, at what price, and who owns it today. Read from the RHP; anything the company hasn't fixed yet shows as pending.

IPO dates announced

Bidding 15 Oct 2026 to 19 Oct 2026.

Fresh issue
₹2,830 Cr
New money for the company
Offer for sale
₹2,182 Cr
14.45 Cr shares at ₹151.00, the top of the band (from NSE)
Price band
₹143.00 – ₹151.00
From NSE -- may be revised once the filing states its own band; lot of 99 shares, from ₹14,157
Shares today
150.68 Cr
Before the IPO
Face value
₹1
Listing on
BSE & NSEEQ
Bidding
15 Oct 2026 – 19 Oct 2026
Opens – closes
Lead managers
Kotak Mahindra Capital CompanyMorgan Stanley India CompanyAvendus CapitalJM FinancialPantomath Capital Advisors
Registrar
KFin Technologies
Read from p.1p.82p.83p.84+2

Where the money goes

Earmarked for specific objects
₹2,160 Cr

of a ₹2,830 Cr fresh issue

Object₹ crore% of issue
Debt repayment
Repayment/prepayment, in part or full, of certain of or all of borrowings availed by: (a) our Company; and
1,300
46%
Capex
Kryfs Transformers Private Limited; (vi) Unimacts Global LLC; (vii) Zetwerk Manufacturing SG Pte. Ltd.; (viii) Zap91 Solar India Private Limited; and (ix) Zet Town India Private Limited, through investments in such Subsidiaries;
860
30%
General corporate
Funding inorganic growth through unidentified acquisitions and other strategic acquisitions, and general corporate purposes
Not fixed yet–

Amounts marked “not fixed yet” are left blank in the draft and are set once the price is decided. The offer-for-sale portion is not shown here: that money goes to the selling shareholders, not the company. Source: page 207

Who owns it

Promoters hold before the IPO
15.9%

As stated in the filing. The full shareholding table could not be cross-checked.

Valuation

At the price bandLow endHigh end
Price per share₹143.00₹151.00
Market cap after IPO₹24,377 Cr₹25,582 Cr
P/E (FY26 profit)––
Price / book value5.06x5.31x
Price / sales1.53x1.61x

Post-issue market cap divided by FY26 figures from the filing. A loss-making company has no P/E. Total issue size at the top of the band: ₹5,012 Cr. Price band is from NSE; not yet stated in this filing.

Who is selling

The offer for sale, seller by seller, as the filing itself lists them.

Selling shareholderMax shares offeredCost of acquisition
Creovate Innovation Private LimitedPromoter2.3 Cr₹178.58
Peak XV Partners Investments V (Formerly known as SCI Investments V)Investor1.76 Cr₹6.31
Lightspeed Venture Partners Select IV MauritiusInvestor1.35 Cr₹54.66
Kae Capital Fund IIInvestor1.26 Cr₹3.94
Accel India V (Mauritius) LimitedInvestor1.2 Cr₹7.84
Lightspeed India Partners II, LLCInvestor1.16 Cr₹13.97
Peak XV Partners Growth Investments III (Formerly known as SCI Growth Investments III)Investor57.98 lakh₹46.30
Kalysta Capital Fund II (Mauritius)Investor41.9 lakh₹3.94

Cost of acquisition is the weighted average price the seller originally paid per share, as stated in the filing.

Bidding

Live category-by-category demand for Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited's IPO, from NSE's own bid-details page.

CategoryReservedBid forSubscribed
QIB9.89 Cr46.82 Cr4.73x
NII (total)5.13 Cr7.19 Cr1.40x
NII, over ₹10L bids3.42 Cr5.75 Cr1.68x
NII, ₹2L–₹10L bids1.71 Cr1.43 Cr0.84x
Retail (RII)3.42 Cr2.51 Cr0.73x
Employees7 lakh11.15 lakh1.59x
Total18.51 Cr56.63 Cr3.06x

From NSE's own bid-details page, as of 20 Oct 2026 -- a snapshot from when this was last checked, not live. Not part of the SEBI filing.

Financials

What Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited earned and how, read straight from its RHP.

Sales FY26
₹15,913 Cr
+40.4% vs FY25
Net profit FY26
−₹964 Cr
-6.1% net margin
Net worth
₹4,814 Cr
Debt / equity 0.40x
Operating cash flow FY26
−₹682 Cr
Business consumed cash
₹ crore · Consolidated · FY = year ended 31 MarchSource p.86p.88p.90
MetricFY24FY253M Jun-25FY263M Jun-26
Profit & loss
Sales12,36411,3322,64915,9134,118
Sales growth–-8.4%–40.4%–
Operating profit222781933571
Operating margin0.2%2.5%0.7%2.1%1.7%
1591605318778
Interest32333776366126
Depreciation1821614619766
Profit before tax-798-205-876-916-51
Profit before tax excl. other & one-off income-957-365-929-1,104-129
Net profit-853-215-881-964-64
Net margin-6.9%-1.9%-33.2%-6.1%-1.6%
EPS (₹)-4.86-1.17-6.08-6.69-0.45
Balance sheet
Net worth4,0624,4543,9054,8144,094
Borrowings1,2321,7471,7071,9361,942
Total assets10,33110,3559,08313,38512,016
Debt / equity0.30x0.39x0.44x0.40x0.47x
Return on equity-21.0%-4.8%–-20.0%–
Cash flow
Cash from operations-282-386-796-682-506
Cash from investing-622-148386-394-135
Cash from financing7631511161,789-263

Non-recurring items

One-off items management describes in its own discussion of the results. They are real, but they do not come from day-to-day operations and may not repeat, so an analyst would set them aside when judging the recurring business.

  • Other

    Exceptional items of discontinued operations amounting to ₹453.00 Crore were recognized in Fiscal 2026 due to an impairment loss related to the Civil Infrastructure Works business.

    p.569
  • Other

    Exceptional items (net) were nil in the three months period ended June 30, 2026 compared to ₹(8,032.33) million in the three months period ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to adjustments to the conversion ratio of various classes of shares held by shareholders of our Company.

    p.574
  • Other

    Restated loss for the period from discontinued operations increased by 37.11%, or ₹181.05 Crore, to ₹(6,688.54) million in the three months period ended June 30, 2026 from ₹(4,878.07) million in the three months period ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to provisions for bad and doubtful debts and unbilled revenue in the three months period ended June 30, 2026.

    p.575
  • Other

    Total cost of goods sold increased by 40.32%, or ₹4,017.66 Crore, in Fiscal 2026 compared to ₹9,965.15 Crore in Fiscal 2025.

    p.577
  • Other

    Our exceptional items (net) was ₹(8,358.39) million in Fiscal 2026 compared to ₹(835.49) million in Fiscal 2025, primarily due to fair value of increase in diluted holding to certain shareholders of ₹(7,963.98) million in Fiscal 2026 due to adjustments to the conversion ratio of various classes of shares held by shareholders of our Company.

    p.578
  • Other

    Our restated loss for the year from discontinued operations increased by 312.35%, or ₹486.14 Crore, in Fiscal 2026 compared to ₹(1,556.39) million in Fiscal 2025 primarily due to exceptional items of discontinued operations of ₹(4,530.00) million in respect of an impairment loss, as the realizable value of the Civil Infrastructure Works business was expected to be lower than the net asset value of the business segment.

    p.579
  • Other

    Exceptional items (net) was ₹(835.49) million in Fiscal 2025, primarily due to restructuring expenses in connection with the exit from the legacy business of specialized storage tanks by one of our subsidiaries.

    p.580
  • Other

    Restated loss for the year from discontinued operations increased by 137.92%, or ₹90.22 Crore, in Fiscal 2025 from ₹(654.18) million in Fiscal 2024 primarily due to a decrease in revenue from operations of the Civil Infrastructure Works business.

    p.580
  • Other

    Exceptional items are disclosed separately in the Restated Consolidated Summary Statements where it is necessary to do so to provide further understanding of financial performance.

    p.597

How they earn

Where the revenue comes from. Each split adds up to the reported sales.

Revenue by geography

₹ crore · Source p.535
SegmentFY24FY253M Jun-25FY263M Jun-26Share of 3M Jun-26
India9,3278,9982,04813,1353,44083.5%
USA2,6632,1635422,28052612.8%
Rest of the countries375171604991523.7%

Full statements

As printed in the filing's summary financial information, converted to ₹ crore.

₹ crore (per-share figures in ₹), as restated in the filing. Click + to see what a line is made of.Source p.88p.89
Line itemFY24FY253M Jun-25FY263M Jun-26
Revenue from operations12,36411,3322,64915,9134,118
Other income1591605318778
12,52311,4922,70216,1014,196
Finance costs32333776366126
Depreciation and amortization expenses1821614619766
12,84811,5522,75116,1424,239
Restated loss before share of loss of joint ventures and associate, exceptional items and tax from continuing operations-324-60-49-41-43
Restated loss before exceptional items and tax from continuing operations-427-121-73-81-51
Exceptional items (net)-372-84-803-8360.00
Restated loss before tax from continuing operations-798-205-876-916-51
54114.54813
Restated loss before exceptional items and tax from discontinued operations-65-156-35-189-669
Exceptional Items of discontinued operations0.000.00-453-4530.00
Restated Earnings per share for continuing operations Basic (INR)-4.86-1.17-6.08-6.69-0.45
Diluted (INR)-4.9-1.2-6.1-6.7-0.45
Restated Earnings per share for discontinued operations Basic (INR)-0.37-0.86-3.36-4.33-4.37
Diluted (INR)-0.37-0.86-3.4-4.3-4.4
Basic (INR)-5.2-2.0-9.5-11-4.8
-5.2-2.0-9.5-11-4.8
₹ crore (per-share figures in ₹), as restated in the filing. Click + to see what a line is made of.Source p.86p.87
Line itemFY24FY253M Jun-25FY263M Jun-26
Property, plant and equipment326596588822809
Goodwill2783463461,0541,067
Investments accounted for using equity method2764542921
Investments0.0022352817
Trade receivables346363369224222
1,6172,5152,2313,5443,544
Inventories1,1729319741,2501,417
Investments39928098128257
Trade receivables2,1121,7531,7732,3302,144
Cash and cash equivalents7268843131,322445
Bank balances other than cash and cash equivalents4251,0249891,1221,230
8,7147,8406,8539,8418,472
Total assets10,33110,3559,08313,38512,016
Equity share capital1111111111
Other equity4,0254,3553,804-16-771
4,0624,4543,9054,8144,094
Borrowings7441133475432
2052523331,2441,240
Borrowings1,1591,7051,5741,4611,510
108113105141129
Total outstanding dues of creditors other than micro enterprises and small enterprises2,8961,8421,7292,0581,785
6,0645,6494,8457,3276,682
Total liabilities6,2685,9025,1788,5717,922
Total equity and liabilities10,33110,3559,08313,38512,016
₹ crore (per-share figures in ₹), as restated in the filing. Click + to see what a line is made of.Source p.90p.91
Line itemFY24FY253M Jun-25FY263M Jun-26
Net loss/(gain) on fair value changes on investments carried at FVTPL-4.8-6.31.51.4-2.4
Net loss/(gain) on forward contracts8.7-133.220-30
Loss allowance on trade receivables, unbilled revenue, security deposits and other advances161277.435512
Net loss on fair value of financial liability at FVTPL0.390.000.000.000.00
Loss on account of change in control from Joint Venture to Subsidiary620.000.000.000.00
Loss on sale of inventories140.000.000.000.00
Loss on onerous contracts0.009.39.4270.00
Operating profit before working capital changes193404344783.8
-282-386-796-682-506
Acquisition of subsidiaries (net of cash and cash equivalents received)-118-1440.00-6480.00
-622-148386-394-135
7631511161,789-263
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (A + B + C)-140-384-294714-905
Effect of exchange translation difference on cash and cash equivalents held in foreign currency0.55-0.040.83-1.80.25
Cash and cash equivalents as at beginning of the period/year673533149149861
Cash and cash equivalents as at the end of the period/year533149-144861-43

The short version

Start here. The story in a few minutes, with every fact tied to the page it came from.

Here’s what almost nobody notices about the Zetwerk IPO: despite the headlines, there’s a history of legal wrangles, including settlements with Ayr Energy, but the specific details about those lawsuits—like the exact amount of dishonoured cheques—are still murky.

AI-written summary of Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited's filings. Verify against the source documents.

So how much is actually being offered in this deal? The document breaks down the total offer into different parts, like the fresh issue and the offer for sale. The fresh issue is stated to be up to ₹2,830.00 Crore, which gives us a scale for the primary capital infusion.

  • The Fresh Issue is up to ₹2,830.00 Crore. p.82

We need to look at how this offer is divided for different investor types. The net offer includes a portion reserved for QIB investors, and a specific part of that QIB allocation is set aside for domestic Mutual Funds and Life Insurance Companies, which is 33.33% of that allocation.

  • A portion of the Net QIB Allocation is reserved for domestic Mutual Funds (33.33%). p.82

The structure also defines how the offer is allocated. For instance, the Non-Institutional portion allows for allocation to bidders with application sizes ranging between ₹2,00,000 and ₹10,00,000, which sets a clear bracket for certain investors.

  • The Non-Institutional Portion allows for allocation to bidders with application sizes between ₹2,00,000 and ₹10,00,000. p.82

So, how is a company that showed losses in previous years suddenly positioned for an IPO? Let's look at the revenue trend. The company reported revenue from operations at Rs. 15,913 crore in FY26, which is a 40.4% increase compared to the previous year. That shows a strong growth trajectory.

  • Revenue from operations was Rs. 15,913.3 crore in FY26, which is a 40.4% increase versus the year before. p.128

Moving to profitability, the picture is mixed. The net profit for FY26 was negative, coming in at Rs. -964 crore, which translates to a negative margin of -6.1%. This shows that despite the revenue growth, the company was still operating at a loss on a profit basis.

  • Net profit in FY26 was Rs. -964 crore, resulting in a -6.1% margin. p.128

Finally, let's check the borrowings. The company's borrowings stood at 0.40 times its net worth at the end of FY26. This gives us a benchmark for how leveraged the company was when the offer documents were prepared.

  • Borrowings stood at 0.40 times net worth at the end of FY26. p.128

The company's financial history shows a pattern of losses, which is a key risk. The filing states that the company incurred a restated loss for the period across several periods, and investors need to be aware that similar losses in the future could negatively impact the business and cash flows.

  • The company incurred a restated loss for the period/year from continuing operations across several periods. p.33
  • Any similar losses in the future may adversely affect the business, financial condition, and cash flows. p.33

A major vulnerability comes from the supply chain. The company relies heavily on third-party suppliers for raw materials and manufacturing, which exposes them to price volatility, capacity issues, and potential supply disruptions. This means disruptions from these suppliers can lead to increased lead times, reputational damage, and additional costs.

  • The company relies on third-party suppliers for manufacturing and raw materials, exposing it to price volatility, capacity, quality issues, supply disruptions, and trade/foreign exchange risks. p.35
  • Disruptions from suppliers could lead to increased lead times, delays, reputational damage, legal claims, loss of business, and additional costs. p.35

Finally, the business faces significant external market and regulatory risks. The company's revenue is tied to operations in India and the USA, making it vulnerable to adverse economic or regulatory changes in these regions. This includes risks from trade protectionism, evolving laws, and downturns in key end industries like renewables or AI infrastructure.

  • Adverse economic or regulatory changes that negatively affect the demand for products in India and the USA could adversely affect the business, financial condition, cash flows, and results of operations. p.37
  • The company's business is dependent on the performance of industries such as renewables, artificial intelligence infrastructure, oil & gas, consumer electronics, and defence & aerospace, and a downturn in these industries could adversely affect the business. p.35

When we look at the legal landscape, we see several ongoing disputes involving the company and its subsidiaries. For instance, Pragathi InfraMaterials Trading Private Limited filed an FIR alleging misappropriation of funds amounting to ₹8.51 Crore against the company and its directors, which we see detailed on page 604.

  • FIR filed by Pragathi InfraMaterials Trading Private Limited alleging misappropriation of funds of ₹8.51 Crore against the Company and its directors. p.604

The filings also point to various regulatory actions concerning factory operations. We see a show cause notice issued by the Deputy Director-Industrial Safety and Health of Maharashtra alleging contraventions of the Factories Act and Maharashtra Factories Rules, detailed on page 605.

  • Show cause notice issued by Deputy Director-Industrial Safety and Health, Government of Maharashtra, alleging contraventions of the Factories Act, 1948, and Maharashtra Factories Rules, 1963. p.605

Furthermore, the documentation covers civil arbitration proceedings related to contractual dues and claims for compensation concerning workplace accidents. Specifically, a claim for compensation was contested regarding a non-fatal workplace accident, where the company deposited an incremental compensation of ₹1.70 Lakh, as noted on page 605.

  • Claim for compensation contested regarding a non-fatal workplace accident, with the Company depositing ₹1.70 Lakh in incremental compensation. p.605

So, who is actually steering this company? The filing shows the promoters hold a significant stake. They collectively own 15.9% of the company before the IPO. This means they control a substantial portion of the entity being listed.

  • Promoters hold 15.9% of the company before the IPO p.423

We need to look at the financial commitment the company is making. The company states it will use funds for repayments and prepayments. This includes a total of Rs. 1300 crore for borrowings of its own, and another Rs. 860 crore for entities like Kryfs Transformers Private Limited.

  • Company will spend Rs. 1300 crore for repayment/prepayment of borrowings availed by the company
  • Company will spend Rs. 860 crore to Kryfs Transformers Private Limited

Bottom line

So, to summarize, we've looked at the structure of the offer, the mixed picture of their revenue and profitability, the inherent risks from the supply chain and external markets, and the ongoing legal scrutiny. That’s the picture the filing paints—what you make of it is up to you.

Red flags & fact-checks

We looked up selected claims from the filing (promoters, court cases, subsidiaries) on the open web. Here is what we found.

  • MediumRegulatory

    Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited

    50% confidence
    What the filing says

    Declarations confirm compliance with relevant provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI guidelines.

    What we found

    The search results primarily discuss legal disputes and IPO activities related to Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses, rather than directly confirming or denying compliance with Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI guidelines. Some results mention filings with SEBI and counterclaims, which is related to regulatory compliance but does not explicitly confirm the general declaration of compliance.

  • MediumLitigation

    Rays Power Infra Private Limited

    50% confidence
    What the filing says

    The Company and Rays Power Infra Private Limited initiated arbitration proceedings concerning the non-payment of contractual dues for a solar photovoltaic plant, involving principal dues of approximately $19.00 million (equivalent to ₹174.08 Crore) and interest and penalty of approximately $15.00 million (equivalent to ₹137.43 Crore).

    What we found

    The search results indicate the existence of arbitration proceedings involving M/s Rays Power Infra Limited and other entities, including cases heard by the Telangana High Court and the National Company Law Tribunal. However, the provided snippets do not explicitly confirm the specific financial amounts mentioned in the DRHP claim ($19.00 million and $15.00 million) related to the non-payment of dues for a solar photovoltaic plant.

Inside the filing

Section-by-section summaries of the Red Herring Prospectus. Turn on Detailed view at the top to expand everything.

What the company does and how it got here

Business & industry

What the company actually does, its customers, competition and the industry it sells into.

pp. 285–365

The section discusses the role of manufacturing in the global economy, noting its central role in driving economic growth, employment, trade, and technological advancement. It provides data on the scale of global manufacturing Gross Value Added (GVA) and highlights how manufacturing supports global trade flows. Furthermore, the text examines how manufacturing leadership has shifted across different industrial super-cycles and the emerging trend of re-industrialization, particularly in emerging economies like India, driven by policy support and supply chain diversification strategies.

Key points (262, showing 60)

  • Manufacturing is a key engine of global economic growth, driving employment, trade, and technological progress globally. p.285
  • Global manufacturing Gross Value Added (GVA) reached ₹1,430.12 trillion (US$16.82 trillion) in Calendar Year 2024, up from ₹1,156.45 trillion (US$13.61 trillion) in CY2020, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.45%. p.285
  • Manufactured goods accounted for 69.49% of world merchandise exports in CY2024, and manufactured goods formed 55.65% of total merchandise exports from the United States (US), 91.16% from China, 67.10% from India, 84.13% from Germany, and 87.29% from Republic of Korea. p.286
  • Manufacturing accounts for a majority share of enterprise Research & Development (R&D) expenditure across leading manufacturing economies, with various shares noted for the US, Germany, China, Republic of Korea, and India. p.286
  • Countries such as India are actively positioning themselves as alternative manufacturing destinations to build more distributed and resilient supply chains. p.287

History & corporate structure

How the company came to be: key milestones, subsidiaries, acquisitions and restructurings.

pp. 366–404

The company's history began with its incorporation in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, as Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Private Limited on December 6, 2017. Subsequent events include changes to the registered office location in 2019 and 2025, and a significant conversion from a private to a public limited company along with a name change in 2026. The company has undergone numerous amendments to its Memorandum of Association over the years, detailing various increases and reclassifications of authorized share capital and different classes of preference shares. Key business milestones include the launch of a project management system in 2019 and diversification into various industries in 2020, alongside international expansion efforts in 2021.

Key points (154, showing 60)

  • The Company was originally incorporated in Chennai, Tamil Nadu as ‘Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Private Limited’ on December 6, 2017. p.366
  • The registered office was shifted from Tamil Nadu to Karnataka on September 19, 2019. p.366
  • The Company was converted from a private limited company to a public limited company and the name changed from ‘Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Private Limited’ to Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited on January 23, 2026. p.366
  • The registered office was shifted from Bengaluru to Bellandur, Bengaluru on July 8, 2025. p.366
  • The registered office was shifted again on October 16, 2025. p.366

The IPO terms and where the money goes

Cover & definitions

Headline offer terms and the glossary the rest of the document relies on.

pp. 5–31

The company is Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited, a public limited company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013. Its registered and corporate office is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The document defines various terms, including the company itself, its subsidiaries, associates, and various committees. The document also lists the key managerial personnel and the promoters of the company.

Key points (33)

  • The full legal name of the company is Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited. p.5
  • The company's registered and corporate office is located at #84/1, Ground & 1st Floor, Vaishnavi Sovereign, Green Glen Layout, Bellandur, Bengaluru South, Bengaluru 560 103, Karnataka, India. p.5
  • The company was incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013. p.5
  • The Registrar of Companies is Registrar of Companies, Karnataka at Bengaluru. p.5
  • The promoters of the company are Amrit Pratik Acharya and Srinath Ramakkrushnan. p.5

The offer

How many shares are being sold, by whom, and on what terms.

pp. 82–92

This section details the structure of the offer, outlining various components such as the total offer, fresh issue, and offer for sale, including employee reservation portions. It further breaks down the net offer into different categories like QIB, Non-Institutional, and Retail portions. The document also specifies rules regarding the allocation of these portions to different investor categories and the conditions under which applications may be accepted or rejected.

Key points (21)

  • The Employee Reservation Portion shall not exceed 5% of the post-Offer Equity Share capital. p.82
  • The allocation to Anchor Investors shall be on a discretionary basis in accordance with the SEBI ICDR Regulations. p.82
  • The offer involves equity shares with a face value of ₹ 1 each. p.82
  • The Fresh Issue is up to ₹2,830.00 Crore. p.82
  • The Offer for Sale is up to 14,45,25,036 Equity Shares. p.82

Capital structure

Who owns what today, past share issues and what the shareholding looks like after the IPO.

pp. 127–204

This section details the authorized and issued share capital of the company as of the date of the Red Herring Prospectus. It outlines the breakdown of various share classes, including Equity Shares, Preference Shares (Series A CCPS through Series F3 CCPS), and the total authorized capital. Furthermore, it provides a history of allotments and buy-backs of equity shares, detailing the dates, nature of the transaction, consideration, number of shares allotted, and the cumulative paid-up equity share capital. The section also discusses various provisions related to the offer, including employee reservation portions and regulatory approvals for the offer for sale.

Key points (138, showing 60)

  • The authorized share capital includes 45,60,56,18,966 Equity Shares. p.127
  • The authorized share capital includes 4,87,050 Series A CCPS, 6,43,460 Series A1 CCPS, 7,31,270 Series B CCPS, 4,45,660 Series C CCPS, 8,45,220 Series D CCPS, 4,49,630 Series E CCPS, 4,21,300 Series F CCPS, and 13,46,000 Series F1 CCPS. p.127
  • The issued equity shares before the offer amounted to 1,50,67,72,659. p.127
  • The history of equity share allotments includes an initial subscription on December 6, 2017, for 80,000 Equity Shares. p.128
  • A rights issue on July 31, 2018, involved the allotment of 20 Equity Shares to Sanjeev Rangrass, 10 Equity Shares to Nalini Rangrass, and 10 Equity Shares to Rajesh Kumar Naidu Yabaji. p.128

Use of proceeds

What the money raised will be spent on: growth, debt repayment or promoters cashing out.

pp. 205–284

The Offer involves a Fresh Issue of Equity Shares and an Offer for Sale of existing Equity Shares by Selling Shareholders. The Selling Shareholders have authorized the transfer and allotment of their respective portions of the Offered Shares. The proceeds from the Fresh Issue are to be utilized for various objects, including the repayment or prepayment of borrowings and funding for inorganic growth through acquisitions and general corporate purposes. The utilization of funds is subject to certain limits based on the Gross Proceeds.

Key points (123, showing 60)

  • The Offer comprises the Fresh Issue of Equity Shares aggregating up to ₹2,830.00 Crore. p.205
  • The Offer includes the sale of up to 14,45,25,036 Equity Shares by Selling Shareholders. p.205
  • The Selling Shareholders have authorized the transfer and allotment of their portion of the Offered Shares. p.205
  • The Net Proceeds from the Fresh Issue are to be utilized for repayment/prepayment of borrowings availed by the Company and its Subsidiaries. p.207
  • The Net Proceeds are also proposed to be utilized for funding inorganic growth through unidentified acquisitions and other strategic acquisitions, and general corporate purposes. p.207

The numbers behind the story

Financial information

Revenue, profit, debt, cash flow and the auditors' notes behind them.

pp. 427–602

This section details the process by which the management of Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited prepared the Restated Consolidated Summary Statements for inclusion in the Offer Documents. The statements were compiled from various audited financial statements of the Group, its associates, and joint ventures, covering periods up to June 30, 2026, and years ending March 31, 2026, 2025, and 2024. The process involved reliance on audited statements prepared under Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) and Interim Financial Reporting standards. The section also outlines the responsibilities of the auditors and the reliance placed on their reports regarding the financial statements.

Key points (503, showing 60)

  • Restated Consolidated Summary Statements were prepared based on audited consolidated financial statements of the Group, its associates and joint ventures as at and for the years ended March 31, 2026, March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024, prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS). p.429
  • Audited interim consolidated financial statements of the Group, its associates and joint ventures as at and for the three months period ended June 30, 2026 were prepared in accordance with Indian Accounting Standard 34 ("Ind AS 34"). p.429
  • Financial statements and other financial information in respect of joint ventures as at and for the years ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024 were solely based on financial statements and other financial information certified by the respective management. p.429
  • The audit report on the interim consolidated financial statements of the Group, its associates and joint ventures as at and for the three months period ended June 30, 2026 included an Emphasis of Matter paragraph regarding ongoing litigation related to receivables of ₹88.61 Crore from the Holding Company’s customer as at June 30, 2026. p.431
  • The audit report on the consolidated financial statements of the Group, its associates and joint ventures as at and for the year ended March 31, 2026 included a modification under the section “Report on Other Legal and Regulatory Requirements” relating to the absence of a feature of recording audit trail (edit log) facility by the accounting software used by the Group and associates. p.431

What could go wrong, per the company

Risk factors

The risks the company is legally required to disclose, in its own words.

pp. 32–81

The company acknowledges that investment involves a high degree of risk, and the described risks may not be exhaustive. The company's financial results have shown losses over various periods, and similar losses in the future could negatively impact the business and cash flows. The company relies on third-party suppliers for manufacturing and raw materials, exposing it to risks such as supply disruptions, price volatility, and quality issues. Furthermore, the company's business is dependent on the performance of various end industries, and it faces risks from regulatory changes and economic conditions in the markets where its customers operate.

Key points (84, showing 60)

  • The company incurred a restated loss for the period/year from continuing operations across several periods. p.33
  • Any similar losses in the future may adversely affect the business, financial condition, and cash flows. p.33
  • The company relies on third-party suppliers for manufacturing and raw materials, exposing it to price volatility, capacity, quality issues, supply disruptions, and trade/foreign exchange risks. p.35
  • Disruptions from suppliers could lead to increased lead times, delays, reputational damage, legal claims, loss of business, and additional costs. p.35
  • Trade protectionism and evolving regulatory regimes may require shifting supply chains to comply with applicable laws, potentially leading to fines, injunctions, or operational restrictions. p.35

Who runs and controls the company

Related-party transactions

Business done between the company and people or firms connected to its owners.

pp. 93–126

This section summarizes related party transactions for the three months ended June 30, 2026, and for the financial years ended March 31, 2026, 2025, and 2024. The disclosed transactions cover various categories including compensation for Key Management Personnel, share-based payments, professional fees, and transactions with various entities such as joint ventures, subsidiaries, and other parties. Specific transactions include sales, purchases, loans, and guarantees with entities like SIPS-Lumino-Zetwerk (JV EPC-04), Zet Town India Private Limited, and Winsharp Electronics Private Limited.

Key points (142, showing 60)

  • Compensation of Key Management Personnel accounted for 31.46% of the relevant financial denominator for the period ended June 30, 2026. p.93
  • Share based payments and Fair value of increase in diluted holding to certain shareholders accounted for 0.07% of the relevant financial denominator for the period ended June 30, 2026. p.93
  • Professional fees, including settlement of share appreciation rights (SARs), accounted for 13.00% of the relevant financial denominator for the period ended June 30, 2026. p.93
  • Sale of goods and services from SIPS-Lumino-Zetwerk (JV EPC – 04) was 116.36 million for the period ended June 30, 2026. p.93
  • Purchase of goods and services accounted for 2.49 million of the relevant financial denominator for the period ended June 30, 2026. p.93

Management & board

Directors and senior management: who they are, their background and pay.

pp. 405–422

The company's Board comprises eight Directors, including two Executive Directors, one Non-Executive Non-Independent Director, one Investor Nominee Director, and four Non-Executive Independent Directors. The document details the particulars for eight directors, including their designations, terms, and other directorships. Key personnel such as Amrit Pratik Acharya and Srinath Ramakkrushnan are identified as Promoters and hold executive roles. Various confirmations are provided regarding conflicts of interest and payments made to the directors.

Key points (50)

  • The Board comprises eight Directors, including two Executive Directors, one Non-Executive Non-Independent Director, one Investor Nominee Director, and four Non-Executive Independent Directors. p.405
  • Amrit Pratik Acharya is the Executive Director, Managing Director, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer. p.405
  • Srinath Ramakkrushnan is the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer. p.405
  • Sanjiv Rangrass is a Non-Executive Independent Director. p.405
  • Vinod Kumar Dasari is a Non-Executive Independent Director. p.406

Promoters

The people or entities controlling the company, and what else they own.

pp. 423–426

The company's promoters are Amrit Pratik Acharya and Srinath Ramakkrushnan. Together, they hold 24,38,82,540 equity shares, which represents 15.86% of the subscribed and paid-up share capital on a fully diluted basis. Details regarding their shareholding are available in a separate section. The promoters' permanent account numbers have been submitted to the Stock Exchanges, and the company confirms that the promoters have not been declared as willful defaulters or fraudulent borrowers. The promoters are also the Executive Directors of the company.

Key points (9)

  • Amrit Pratik Acharya is one of the Promoters and holds a position as Executive Director, Managing Director, Chairperson, and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. p.423
  • Srinath Ramakkrushnan is one of the Promoters and holds the position of Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the Company. p.423
  • The Promoters hold in aggregate 24,38,82,540 Equity Shares, constituting 15.86% of the subscribed and paid-up share capital on a fully diluted basis. p.423
  • The permanent account number for Amrit Pratik Acharya is APUPA3336A. p.423
  • The permanent account number for Srinath Ramakkrushnan is BIJPS0364K. p.423

Updates since the first filing

Addenda, corrigenda and the abridged prospectus, newest first.

  1. DAPAbridged prospectus (DAP)· 17 pagesOpen document

    An earlier full draft. The main analysis above reflects the latest version; open the document to compare.

  2. UDRHPUpdated Draft Red Herring Prospectus· 726 pagesOpen document

    An earlier full draft. The main analysis above reflects the latest version; open the document to compare.

Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited IPO: common questions

Short answers drawn from the filings above.

How big is the Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited IPO?

Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited's IPO comprises a fresh issue of ₹2,830 Cr and an offer for sale of 14.45 Cr shares, according to its Red Herring Prospectus. The price band is ₹143.00 to ₹151.00 per share.

What are Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited's revenue and profit?

Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited reported revenue from operations of ₹15,913 Cr in FY26, +40.4% versus FY25. Net loss was ₹964 Cr (FY25: loss of ₹215 Cr). Revenue grew at a compound rate of 13.5% a year from FY24 to FY26. Figures are read from the RHP, as printed there.

How much do promoters own in Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited?

Promoters hold 15.9% of Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited before the IPO.

How will Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited use the IPO money?

The fresh-issue proceeds are earmarked for: Repayment/prepayment, in part or full, of certain of or all of borrowings availed by: (a) our Company; and (₹1,300 Cr); Kryfs Transformers Private Limited; (vi) Unimacts Global LLC; (vii) Zetwerk Manufacturing SG Pte. Ltd.; (viii) Zap91 Solar India Private Limited; and (ix) Zet Town India Private Limited, through investments in such Subsidiaries; (₹860 Cr); Funding inorganic growth through unidentified acquisitions and other strategic acquisitions, and general corporate purposes (amount not fixed yet). The offer-for-sale portion goes to the selling shareholders, not the company.

What are the red flags in Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited's RHP?

We fact-checked 90 claims from the filing against the open web: 0 raised a high concern, 2 medium and 7 low. The most notable: The search results primarily discuss legal disputes and IPO activities related to Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses, rather than directly confirming or denying… The search results indicate the existence of arbitration proceedings involving M/s Rays Power Infra Limited and other entities, including cases heard by the… This is an automated screen, not a verdict; each finding links to its sources.

What does Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited do?

Here’s what almost nobody notices about the Zetwerk IPO: despite the headlines, there’s a history of legal wrangles, including settlements with Ayr Energy, but the specific details about those lawsuits—like the exact amount of dishonoured cheques—are still murky.

Who manages the Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited IPO?

Book running lead managers: Kotak Mahindra Capital Company Limited, Morgan Stanley India Company Private Limited, Avendus Capital Private Limited, JM Financial Limited, Pantomath Capital Advisors Private Limited. Registrar to the offer: KFin Technologies Limited. Shares are proposed to list on BSE and NSE.

Where can I read the original Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited IPO documents?

All 3 filings for Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited (DAP, UDRHP, RHP) are listed on this page with links to the original PDFs on SEBI's website. Every page reference cites the exact page of the source document.

Source documents

Every page reference on this site links to the original SEBI PDF.

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RHPRed Herring Prospectus
Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited – RHP · 13 Oct 2026
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DAPAbridged prospectus (DAP)
Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited - UDRHP · 14 Aug 2026
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UDRHPUpdated Draft Red Herring Prospectus
Zetwerk Manufacturing Businesses Limited - UDRHP · 14 Aug 2026
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