Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Lenskart Secures SEBI Approval, Plans IPO for Expansion
Lenskart, an eyewear retailer, got approval from SEBI to launch its IPO, allowing it to sell shares to the public.
The IPO includes selling new shares to raise Rs 2,150 crore and some existing investors selling their shares.
Lenskart plans to use the money to expand its business, including stores in smaller Indian cities and international markets.
The company also reported a strong financial turnaround, with a profit of ₹297.3 crore in FY25.
The company, founded in 2008, has grown to include over 2,000 stores.
Lenskart received SEBI approval for its IPO.
The IPO will raise Rs 2,150 crore through a fresh issue of equity.
Existing investors and promoters will sell shares.
Proceeds from the fresh issue will fund expansion.
Lenskart reported a net profit of ₹297.3 crore in FY25.
- Who
- Lenskart, SEBI, Peyush Bansal, SoftBank, and other investors
- What
- Lenskart received approval for its IPO
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- India and abroad (stores)
- Why
- To raise capital for expansion.
- Company
- Lenskart
- IPO Approval
- SEBI
- IPO Structure
- Fresh issue and offer for sale
- Fresh Issue Value
- Rs 2,150 crore
- Offer for Sale
- Up to 13.2 crore shares
- Promoter Share Sale
- Peyush Bansal to sell 2 crore shares
- FY25 Net Profit
- ₹297.3 crore
- FY25 Revenue
- ₹6,652.5 crore