Zetwerk selects banks for $500 million India IPO

Indian manufacturing and logistics agency Zetwerk Pvt has picked banks for a possible Mumbai preliminary public providing that might elevate a minimum of $500 million, in keeping with individuals aware of the matter.

The Bengaluru-based firm has chosen Axis Capital Ltd., Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Jefferies Monetary Group Inc., JM Monetary Ltd., JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Kotak Mahindra Financial institution Ltd. as arrangers for the IPO, the individuals stated. It may search a valuation of round $5 billion within the share sale and goals to record as quickly as this 12 months, in keeping with the individuals.

Zetwork is backed by traders together with Peak XV Companions and Lightspeed India Companions. Concerns on the IPO are preliminary and particulars akin to measurement and timing may change, the individuals stated, asking to not be recognized as a result of the knowledge is non-public.

A consultant for Zetwerk declined to remark. Spokespeople for the banks didn’t instantly reply to requests for remark exterior common enterprise hours.

Greater than $20 billion was raised in Indian IPOs final 12 months, together with a record-breaking itemizing by Hyundai Motor Co.’s native unit, making it the world’s second-busiest market after the US. LG Electronics Inc. can be contemplating an IPO for its India unit, whereas Apollo World Administration Inc. is contemplating itemizing auto-parts provider Tenneco Inc.’s India enterprise, Bloomberg Information reported Tuesday.Zetwerk helps join suppliers and prospects in areas akin to plane engine manufacturing, shopper electronics and residential home equipment.