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Acharya, who co-founded Zetwerk in 2018, has emerged as one of the most influential voices in India’s rapidly evolving manufacturing sector.
Amrit Acharya. (X/@acharyaamrit)
Amrit Acharya, co-founder and CEO of Zetwerk, will be among the speakers at the Rising Bharat Summit 2025, the fifth edition of the CNN-News18 marquee leadership conclave to be held in New Delhi on April 8-9.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several union ministers, policymakers, CEOs, unicorn founders, entrepreneurs, renowned economists, sustainability leaders, technologists, and influential figures from the world of entertainment and sports will attend the prestigious summit.
Acharya, who co-founded Zetwerk in 2018, has emerged as one of the most influential voices in India’s rapidly evolving manufacturing sector. A graduate of IIT Madras and the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley, he began his career at ITC and McKinsey & Company before venturing into entrepreneurship. With Zetwerk, he has disrupted the traditional manufacturing ecosystem by building a tech-enabled B2B platform that connects global businesses with Indian suppliers for custom manufacturing jobs across industries like aerospace, infrastructure, energy, and consumer electronics.
Under Acharya’s leadership, Zetwerk scaled rapidly to achieve unicorn status and continues to expand its global footprint. Recognised by Fortune India in its ‘40 Under 40’ list, he has earned a reputation for combining strong operational expertise with innovative, scalable digital solutions.
Rising Bharat Summit 2025
The Rising Bharat Summit brings together visionary leaders, policymakers, industry pioneers, and changemakers to plan India’s journey toward global economic and industrial leadership. It serves as a platform to explore transformative strategies, understand emerging market dynamics, and highlight key drivers shaping India’s growth across various sectors.
The summit fosters dialogue, collaboration, and actionable insights, empowering stakeholders to seize opportunities, drive innovation, and contribute to India’s rise as a global powerhouse in the “Amrit Kaal” era.






