UNCOVERED: Lenskart - Caught on Camera

Lenskart, Meesho among top picks as value retail leads India's consumption story: Siddhartha Khemka

Value-focused retail formats are growing, while premium categories experience challenges due to stock availability issues. Recent demand fluctuated with a dip noted in September and October, with expectations for improvement in mid-October. Beauty products significantly influence sales, contributing to the overall trends in the market. Rural incomes may pose risks…

The Economic Times · Oct 24

Lenskart Solutions shares crack 5% after Rs 1,985-crore block deal; Alpha Wave likely sells take

Lenskart Solutions reported a 182.3% YoY jump in Q1 FY27 net profit to Rs 228 crore, while revenue rose 33.6% to Rs 2,214 crore. EBITDA margin expanded to 21.7% as product margins crossed 70% for the first time. Growth remained broad-based across India and international markets, with offerings ranging from…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Morgan Stanley raises Lenskart target price to Rs 718; bull case implies 41% upside. Here’s why

Lenskart Solutions reported a 182.3% YoY rise in Q1 FY27 net profit to Rs 228 crore, while revenue grew 33.6% to Rs 2,214 crore. EBITDA margin improved to 21.7%, with growth across domestic and international markets. The company also reported strong demand for both affordable and premium eyewear, highlighting the…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 28

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.

The Economic Times · Aug 27

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.

The Economic Times · Aug 26

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,…

The Economic Times · Aug 25

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 24