Kunal Shah heads to Meta; New-age IPO playbookHappy Tuesday! Kunal Shah has taken over as WhatsApp's chief, while Meta backs Cred in a major funding deal. This and more in today’s ETtec...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
Young, loss-making startups keep OFS portion lean as investor scrutiny growsNew-age, loss-making startups are prioritising large fresh issue components in their IPOs to fund growth, a shift from the 2021-22 cycle. I...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Startup investors cash out nearly Rs 18,000 crore after IPO lock-ins endTop global investors like SoftBank and KKR have cashed out nearly Rs 18,000 cr from new-age Indian companies post-listing. This marks a shi...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.18 PM IST
Sarvam’s unicorn raise; Big exits in new IPOsHappy Tuesday! Sarvam has vaulted into the unicorn club after a fresh funding round. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
16 Jun, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
Lenskart block deal; Meesho's kirana pushLenskart has drawn fresh interest from major institutional investors. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
12 Jun, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Tap-and-pay takes off; ADIA to trim Lenskart stakeHappy Thursday! Tap-and-pay card usage is on the rise in India despite UPI's dominance. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
11 Jun, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
ADIA to sell 2.3% Lenskart stake in Rs 1,944 crore block dealAbu Dhabi Investment Authority is set to divest a 2.3% stake in Lenskart for approximately Rs 1,944 crore via a block deal. This follows So...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Kuku FM readies public market debut; SoftBank books Lenskart gainsKuku FM's parent has taken the first step towards a stock market listing. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
04 Jun, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
SoftBank snags Rs 2,873 crore from Lenskart stake sale, clocking 7x returnSVF II Lightbulb Cayman, a SoftBank affiliate, sold 5.65 crore shares, or 3.25%, in Lenskart for Rs 2,873 crore through a block deal on Wed...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
'Lenskart wasn't built to chase valuations, but...': Peyush Bansal pens an emotional note ahead of listingLenskart's co-founder, Peyush Bansal, penned a heartfelt note to shareholders ahead of the company's Rs 7,278 crore IPO, valued at nearly R...
09 Nov, 2025, 10.37 PM IST
What valuation concerns? Lenskart IPO gets big thumbs-up from market as investors pour Rs 1 lakh crore in bidsLenskart's IPO garnered immense investor interest, attracting bids exceeding Rs 1.1 lakh crore and subscribing 28.2 times. Strong demand fr...
04 Nov, 2025, 05.17 PM IST
Lenskart IPO Day 2: Issue subscribed nearly 2 times so far. Check GMP, brokerage reviews and key highlightsLenskart’s IPO is trading at a 21.14% grey market premium, signalling strong investor demand. The issue, open till November 4, is priced at...
03 Nov, 2025, 01.25 PM IST
ET Startup Awards 2025: Criticism isn’t always negative, says Peyush Bansal on Lenskart's IPO valuation commentsLenskart chief executive Peyush Bansal said that criticism isn’t always a bad thing, reacting to comments on IPO overvaluation. The company...
31 Oct, 2025, 08.34 PM IST
'Ghor Paap': Ace investor Shankar Sharma jumps into Lenskart IPO debateLenskart's IPO is sparking debate. Veteran investor Shankar Sharma calls its valuation a 'steal' compared to other tech listings. Critics q...
30 Oct, 2025, 09.46 AM IST
Lenskart IPO: Important numbers to know before the listingLenskart will list on 10 November after its Rs 7,300-crore IPO, open from October 31 to November 4. Valued at about Rs 70,000 crore, the ey...
27 Oct, 2025, 11.51 AM IST
Peyush Bansal's Lenskart files DRHP for Rs 8,000 crore IPO. What we know so farLenskart, India's major eyewear retailer, has filed for an IPO with Sebi, potentially raising Rs 8,000 crore. The IPO includes a fresh issu...
29 Jul, 2025, 11.20 AM IST
Lenskart gets funding at $2.5 billion valuationTemasek Holdings and Falcon Edge have led Lenskart’s $220-million funding round—a mix of primary and secondary capital. The eyewear retaile...
19 Jul, 2021, 05.30 AM IST