Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and others buy stake in Rs 1,960 crore Lenskart block dealADIA-backed Platinum Jasmine A 2018 Trust sold a 2.3% stake in Lenskart through a Rs 1,960 crore block deal. The transaction attracted stro...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Lenskart Solutions sees Rs 1,862-crore block deal; ADIA likely sellerEyewear retailer Lenskart Solutions experienced a significant block deal valued at Rs 1,862 crore. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, through ...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.26 AM 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
Stocks in news: Lenskart, PFC, RIL, Hindustan Zinc, Tata ConsumerIndian markets saw volatile trading on Wednesday, closing slightly down. Lenskart, PFC, RIL, Hindustan Zinc, and Tata Consumer are in focus...
11 Jun, 2026, 06.28 AM IST
ADIA to sell Rs 1,944 crore Lenskart stake days after SoftBank exitAbu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) is set to divest up to 2.3% of its stake in eyewear retailer Lenskart for approximately Rs 1,944 cror...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
Paytm plans 10% staff increase in AI pivot, to lay off 400The increase would mark a roughly 10% increase in its headcount that stands at about 40,000 employees. Paytm is also laying off 1% of its s...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Lenskart shares in focus after Viridian completes stake transfer from Copthall MauritiusHong Kong-based Viridian Asia Opportunities Master Fund acquired an 18.96 lakh share stake in Lenskart Solutions for Rs 96 crore. This foll...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
Rupee slide pushes overseas students back to lenders for top-up loansA significant rupee depreciation has forced Indian students studying abroad to seek top-up loans from lenders, as initial loan amounts fall...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Macquarie initiates 'Underperform' rating on Meesho, sees 25% downside. Here's whyMacquarie has initiated coverage on Meesho with an ‘Underperform’ rating and a target price of Rs 125, implying nearly 25% downside. The br...
06 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Ola Electric’s QIP boost; AMFI benches Stable MoneyHappy Friday! Ola Electric has raised fresh capital through a QIP. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
05 Jun, 2026, 06.52 AM 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
Together Fund’s Manav Garg joins portfolio firm Emergent as executive chairmanAnnouncing the move in a LinkedIn post on Thursday, Garg stated that he will continue supporting founders and portfolio companies at Togeth...
04 Jun, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
Lenskart shares fall 2% on Softbank's Rs 2,873-crore stake sale; draws Goldman, Fidelity, othersLenskart Solutions share price dipped 2% on Thursday as SoftBank affiliate SVF II Lightbulb (Cayman) sold a significant stake. Global and d...
04 Jun, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
SoftBank sells Rs 2,873 crore worth of Lenskart shares in block deal to Goldman Sachs and other investorsLenskart Solutions saw a major stake sale as SoftBank offloaded shares worth about Rs 2,873 crore through a block deal. The transaction dre...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
Japan’s MUFG readies $250 million India fund as investor mix shifts in startup fundingJapan's MUFG is launching a significant $250 million fund for Indian startups. This new fund will focus on early and growth-stage companies...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Tech jobs go cold; Chip startups shift gearIndia’s tech hiring has fallen to its lowest level in more than two years. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
01 Jun, 2026, 07.43 PM IST