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New Delhi: Eyewear giant Lenskart Solutions is set to enter the public markets with its highly anticipated Initial Public Offering (IPO) on October 31, 2025, marking one of the largest consumer-tech listings in India this year. With an estimated total issue size of ₹7,278 crore and an implied valuation of ₹72,719 crore, this IPO is being closely tracked by both institutional giants and retail investors.
IPO Structure: Fresh Capital + Investor Exit
Lenskart will raise ₹2,150 crore via fresh shares, with the remaining funds coming from an Offer for Sale (OFS), where existing promoters and global investors such as SoftBank, Temasek, ADIA, and Kedaara Capital will offload up to 12.75 crore shares. The anchor investor book opens on October 30, while public subscription will close on November 4.
Who Can Apply & Reservation Quota
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Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs): 75%
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Non-Institutional Investors (HNIs): 15%
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Retail Investors: 10%
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Employee Quota: ₹15 crore reserved with potential discounts
This allocation structure gives retail investors a fair chance to participate in India’s largest eyewear brand’s growth story.
Why Investors Are Interested
Lenskart is not just a retail eyewear company—it is a consumer technology-driven platform that has reshaped how Indians buy glasses, lenses, and sunglasses. From online trials to AI-based style recommendations and hyperlocal express delivery, Lenskart has modernized a traditionally offline industry.
Backed by high-profile global investors, the company has scaled rapidly, with more than 2,500 CoCo (Company-Owned Company-Operated) stores and strong omni-channel presence across India and emerging international markets.
Use of IPO Proceeds
Lenskart plans to deploy the fresh capital for:
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₹272.6 crore: Opening new stores across India
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₹591.4 crore: Lease and infrastructure for CoCo stores
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₹213.4 crore: Technology and cloud infrastructure
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₹320 crore: Brand marketing and customer acquisition
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Balance for strategic acquisitions and general corporate purposes
This indicates strong forward momentum focused on scaling operations, enhancing consumer experience, and expanding brand visibility.
Strong Financial Performance
The company has shown a dramatic turnaround:
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FY25 Profit: ₹297.3 crore (vs loss of ₹10.1 crore in FY24)
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FY25 Revenue: ₹6,652.5 crore (up 22.6%)
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June 2025 Quarter Profit: ₹61.2 crore (vs loss in last year’s same period)
This profitability improvement is likely to heighten investor confidence, positioning Lenskart as a stable long-term consumer stock.
High-Profile Pre-IPO Investor Activity
The IPO has already seen validation from marquee investors:
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Shrikanta R Damani, wife of DMart founder Radhakishan Damani, acquired a 0.13% stake for ₹90 crore at ₹402 per share.
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This price may act as a benchmark for IPO valuation and retail investor sentiment.
Market Competition and Growth Potential
Lenskart leads India’s organised eyewear retail segment, competing with Titan Eye+, GKB Opticals, Gangar Opticians, and Specsmakers. Apart from India, the company has also expanded into the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Japan, positioning itself as a global omni-channel eyewear powerhouse.
Its strong branding, aggressive expansion strategy, and profitability growth could make it a major consumer favorite stock, akin to Titan in the jewelry and eyewear segment.
Investor Takeaway
For retail investors, the Lenskart IPO offers:
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Opportunity to invest in a fast-growing consumer brand
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Exposure to the global eyewear retail market
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Potential listing gains due to strong demand from institutional players
Analysts expect robust subscription levels given Lenskart’s profitability turnaround and brand strength.
Trading in Lenskart shares will commence on NSE and BSE from November 10, 2025.
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