Eyewear giant Lenskart Solutions Ltd recently concluded its much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO), raising a substantial Rs 7,278 crores. The IPO, which closed on November 4, 2025, attracted tremendous investor interest, with subscription rates soaring over 28 times.
The IPO price band was set between Rs 382 and Rs 402 per share, valuing the company near Rs 70,000 crores at the upper end. Lenskart’s IPO consisted of a fresh issue worth Rs 2,150 crores and an offer for sale (OFS) of approximately Rs 5,128 crores. Major early backers participating in the OFS included SoftBank Vision Fund II, Schroders Capital, and Temasek.
Founded in 2008 by Peyush Bansal and Amit Chaudhary, Lenskart has established itself as India’s largest organized eyewear retailer by volume, operating more than 2,700 stores across India and international markets. The company reported revenues of Rs 6,652 crores for FY25—a testament to its rapid expansion and market dominance.
Proceeds from the IPO will be used to expand company-operated stores, invest in technology, bolster marketing campaigns, and support various other corporate purposes.
Amid the IPO frenzy, Bollywood actress Soha Ali Khan brought attention to financial literacy. In a concise yet insightful video shared on her social media, Soha urged her followers to fully understand the IPO process before investing. She noted, “It’s expensive compared to the current profits.” Soha added, “If you believe in the brand long term, then great. But if you’re hoping to get rich by next Friday, then maybe have another think.” She further simplified the concept, explaining an IPO as the first time a private company offers shares to the public, essentially inviting people to own a small piece of the company.
Soha’s message resonated widely, particularly as high valuation and massive retail interest led to the IPO being significantly oversubscribed. The allotment for the IPO will be announced on November 6, with shares slated for listing on the BSE and NSE starting November 10, 2025.
Despite some valuation concerns voiced by analysts, Lenskart’s IPO drew strong investor confidence. Notably, qualified institutional buyers subscribed 40 times their allotted quota, underlining the market’s faith in the company’s long-term growth story.
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