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Lenskart shares to rally 40%? Nomura initiates coverage with Buy, says its growth journey has just started

Lenskart has emerged from challenger to market leader, with Nomura initiating coverage with a ‘Buy’ rating and Rs 888 target, implying around 40% upside. The brokerage sees a long growth runway driven by store expansion, strong market positioning, vertical integration and a cost advantage, while MSCI inclusion could also attract…

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MSCI rebalancing on Monday: Adani Energy, Groww set for big inflows; RIL, Jio Financial may face outflows

MSCI’s latest rebalancing is set to drive heightened trading activity in several Indian stocks on Monday, with revised weights taking effect from September 1. The final 30 minutes of Monday’s session could see significant activity as investors adjust positions. According to Nuvama Alternative and Quantitative Research, the changes include index…

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Lenskart Rs 1,857-crore block deal: Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, ICICI Prudential, SBI MF among buyers as Alpha Wave exits

Lenskart Solutions experienced institutional transactions totaling Rs 1,857 crore on August 28. Numerous domestic and global investors purchased shares at Rs 630 apiece from sellers. The company's shares closed at Rs 636.15 on the NSE, down slightly from the previous day. Lenskart's stock has gained 45.06% year-to-date in 2026. The…

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Lenskart shares fall 1.5% after Rs 1,856 crore stake change hands in block deal, Alpha Wave Ventures likely seller

Lenskart Solutions shares fell 3% after Alpha Wave Ventures sold up to 2.1 crore shares, or a 1.2% stake, worth Rs 1,313 crore through a block deal. The transaction comes days after SoftBank sold a 2.6% stake worth about Rs 2,888 crore in the eyewear retailer. Spark Institutional Equities and…

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Stocks in news: Wipro, Lenskart, Tata Motors PV, Ather Energy and Kotak Bank

On Thursday, Indian markets faced downward pressure as they wrapped up trading lower amid mixed signals from global economies. Notably, Wipro's stock saw gains following its expanded partnership with Google Cloud aimed at enhancing AI implementation. Meanwhile, Lenskart's current investor is set to sell shares worth up to Rs 1,313…

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Lenskart shares block deal: Alpha Wave Ventures II likely to sell 1.2% stake worth Rs 1,313 crore

Alpha Wave Ventures II plans to sell up to 20.8 million Lenskart shares worth ₹1,313 crore at ₹630 apiece, a 1.7% discount. The secondary transaction represents about 1.2% stake, with Lenskart receiving no proceeds from the sale.

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India's D2C boom is entering a new phase: Less big-money chasing, more business building

India's direct-to-consumer sector is maturing, with investors becoming more selective. Funding has shifted towards younger companies and early-stage ventures. Established brands like Lenskart and Licious continue to lead in funding. The stock market and acquisitions by large firms are now key exit routes.

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From IPO mockery to Rs 1 lakh crore m-cap: Why investors are still betting on Lenskart’s vision

Lenskart’s IPO valuation drew sharp criticism from investors, with its 230x P/E and 10.5x sales multiples sparking comparisons with expensive listings such as Mamaearth, Paytm and Nykaa. Retail investors mocked the Rs 70,000-crore valuation on social media, questioning whether the eyewear company offered enough upside. Less than a year later,…

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SoftBank pares nearly 2.6% stake in Lenskart for Rs 2,888 crore

SoftBank Group has sold a 2.6% stake in Lenskart for Rs 2,888 crore. This transaction reduced SoftBank's holding to 7.28% from 9.86%. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority's Platinum Jasmine Trust remains Lenskart's largest public shareholder. Many institutional investors, both domestic and foreign, participated in the block deal. Lenskart Solutions shares closed…

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Lenskart Large Trade: 2.6% equity traded in a $300 million block deal; Softbank Vision likely seller

On Monday, Lenskart Solutions witnessed a noteworthy block deal, with speculation surrounding the SoftBank Vision Fund's possible share divestment. The company's impressive first-quarter results for FY27 showcased net profit soaring by 182.3% and a robust year-on-year revenue increase of 33.6%. Furthermore, enhanced product and EBITDA margins highlighted operational efficiencies. Brokerages,…

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F&O Talk: Nifty consolidation to continue says Sudeep Shah; gives Tata Motors, Lenskart, Honasa strategy

Nifty remains range-bound amid falling volatility, with 24,200–24,150 as key support and 24,550–24,600 as resistance. Options data shows strong Put writing, suggesting limited downside. Analysts prefer PSU banks, while defence, auto and chemicals remain technically strong.

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Lenskart’s Meller sunglasses are Ray-Ban of the future, says Jefferies. Here’s why Wall Street giant is bullish

Lenskart’s strong Q1 FY27 performance, marked by sharp profit growth, revenue expansion and improving margins, has strengthened the bullish case among brokerages. Jefferies sees further potential from international growth, premiumisation, store expansion and Meller, which it believes could become a major global brand.

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Lenskart Solutions shares jump 7% after Q1 results; Jefferies, Goldman Sachs, 3 others raise target price

Lenskart Share Price: Lenskart shares rose after Q1 FY27 profit surged 182% YoY to Rs 228 crore, while revenue grew 34% and EBITDA jumped 61%. Margins also improved sharply, with product margin crossing 70%. Jefferies, Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs remain positive, citing strong growth, margin expansion and premiumisation, with…

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Lenskart Q1 profit jumps; Tata stocks tumble

Lenskart posted a strong first quarter, with profit nearly quadrupling. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

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Lenskart Q1 Results: Profit zooms 182% YoY to Rs 228 crore; revenue up 34%

Lenskart Solutions reported a 182.3% YoY jump in Q1 FY27 profit to Rs 228 crore, while revenue rose 33.6% to Rs 2,214 crore. EBITDA increased 61.3% to Rs 589 crore, with margins expanding and product margin crossing 70% for the first time.

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Jefferies' Chris Wood sells HDFC Bank, PB Fintech shares to buy 2 new stocks

Jefferies' Christopher Wood is reshuffling his India long-only model portfolio, dropping HDFC Bank and PB Fintech's PolicyBazaar in favor of Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) and eyewear retailer Lenskart Solutions. The move, detailed in his GREED & fear report, signals a shift toward exchange infrastructure and consumer retail plays.

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India among most critical markets: Zoom President of Product and Engineering, Velchamy Sankarlingam

Zoom views India as a vital market due to its large talent pool and innovation. The company is expanding its services and AI adoption within the country. Zoom has established technology and data centers in India to support its operations. They are investing in Zoom Phone and Contact Center solutions…

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MSCI India rejig: Eternal likely to see highest inflows at $648 mn; Lenskart, Groww among Nuvama’s expected inclusions

MSCI’s August India Standard Index review could trigger major passive inflows, with Eternal expected to attract the highest at $648 million, according to Nuvama. The brokerage sees Laurus Labs, Adani Energy Solutions, Lenskart and Groww among likely inclusions, while Balkrishna Industries, SBI Cards and Astral face potential exclusions.

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Temasek offloads 2% stake in Lenskart for Rs 1,945 crore

The sale was done on July 10 through open market transactions, taking Temasek's stake in Lenskart down to 4.75% from 6.8% earlier. On July 10, Lenskart's stock closed at Rs 543.65 on the National Stock Exchange.

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Laurus Labs, Biocon, Ather Energy, Lenskart among probable MSCI India Standard Index inclusion candidates, says JM Financial

JM Financial anticipates significant shifts in the MSCI India Standard Index. Laurus Labs and Biocon are flagged as high-probability additions from the Small Cap Index, while Ather Energy and SAIL are medium-probability candidates. SBI Card faces a high probability of exclusion. These potential changes could lead to substantial passive fund…

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Startup investors cash out nearly Rs 18,000 crore after IPO lock-ins end

Top global investors like SoftBank and KKR have cashed out nearly Rs 18,000 cr from new-age Indian companies post-listing. This marks a shift, with IPOs now seen as the start of a longer monetisation cycle, allowing for staggered exits and continued upside for early backers.

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Lenskart block deal; Meesho's kirana push

Lenskart has drawn fresh interest from major institutional investors. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.

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Lenskart shares in focus as Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, others purchase stake in Rs 1,960 crore block deal

Lenskart Solutions saw significant stake activity as marquee investors bought Rs 1,960 crore in a block deal, with Platinum Jasmine A 2018 Trust paring its holding. Despite recent exits, brokerages remain optimistic about Lenskart's long-term growth, citing its integrated model and international expansion.

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Stocks in news: Lenskart, GNG Electronics, Vedanta, Infosys, RIL

Markets closed lower on weekly expiry day amid weak global cues, with selling pressure on every rise. Block deals in GNG Electronics and Lenskart, Vedanta's demerger, Infosys's CMMI AIM Framework contribution, and RIL's interest in rare-earth minerals were key developments. Analysts eye 23,000 as a crucial support level.

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Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and others buy stake in Rs 1,960 crore Lenskart block deal

ADIA-backed Platinum Jasmine A 2018 Trust sold a 2.3% stake in Lenskart through a Rs 1,960 crore block deal. The transaction attracted strong participation from mutual funds, insurers and foreign investors, reflecting continued confidence in the eyewear retailer’s growth prospects.

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