Blackstone-backed auto parts maker Sona BLW gets SEBI nod for $817m IPO IPO May 12, 2021 Private equity firm, Blackstone Group Inc, promoted automotive component manufacturer, Sona BLW Precision Forgings Limited on Tuesday received consent from capital markets regulator SEBI for the initial public offering through which it plans to raise ₹6,000 crore. “The public offer comprises of a fund raise via a fresh issuance of shares amounting to Rs. 300 cr and Rs. 5,700 cr through an offer-for-sale by shareholder Singapore VII Topco III Pte Ltd., an affiliate of The Blackstone Group Inc.,” the company said in a statement. Kotak Mahindra Capital Company Ltd, Credit Suisse Securities Pvt Ltd, J.P. Morgan India Pvt Ltd, JM Financial Ltd and Nomura Financial Advisory and Securities Pvt Ltd are the book running lead managers for the share sale.