Shark Tank judge Peyush Bansal's Bengaluru land appeal gets instant response from minister

Karnataka Industries Minister M B Patil has instructed officials to assist Peyush Bansal, CEO of Lenskart, who expressed interest in acquiring 25 acres of land near Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. Bansal made this request on a professional networking platform, LinkedIn, seeking suitable land for the construction of Lenskart's next mega factory. Within 5 minutes of posting his requirement, Minister Patil responded affirmatively, emphasizing Karnataka's readiness to support Lenskart's expansion plans.

In his LinkedIn post, Bansal, also a prominent judge on the 'Shark Tank India' show, specified Lenskart's need for land within a 60-kilometer radius of the Bengaluru airport. Minister Patil assured Bansal of the Industries Department's full support and immediate assistance from concerned officials.

"Karnataka is the place to be! @peyushbansal @Lenskart_com Industries Department is here to support you, and facilitate all your needs. Concerned officials will reach out, immediately," the minister said.





Minister Patil has issued necessary directives to facilitate Lenskart's establishment of its manufacturing unit in Bengaluru, Press Trust of India reported citing sources. This proactive response from the Karnataka government has garnered praise from numerous individuals on 'X'.

But some users suggested alternative locations for Lenskart's project, expressing concerns about Bangalore's overcrowding and advocating for development in north Karnataka. They proposed cities like Bagalkot and Bijapur, highlighting their affordability, ample land availability, and connectivity advantages.

"Respected minister and Peyush : please do plan your project location at Bagalkot or Bijapur , you will get land with reasonable price , low cost manpower ... we have good connectivity to Maha, HYD, and other parts of Karnataka .. already Bengaluru is overcrowded," said an user.

Another said: "Please put it in a water-rich place, not near Bangalore city. Go beyond, north of the airport."

Founded in 2010 by Peyush Bansal, Lenskart emerged from VALYOO Technologies, a venture aimed at enhancing customers' lives by bypassing traditional retail channels and directly supplying high-quality eyewear. Through innovative strategies such as in-house manufacturing and online retailing combined with physical stores, Lenskart has rapidly expanded its reach, serving over 100,000 customers monthly.