Lenskart’s valuations are way too high and the stock could see a sharp correction, says Dharmesh Kant

Eyewear retailer Lenskart’s lukewarm listing has sparked debate among investors and analysts. Despite being oversubscribed by more than 20 times, the stock opened weaker, surprising many on Dalal Street. According to Dharmesh Kant, Head of Equity Research at Cholamandalam Securities, the problem lies not in business fundamentals but in excessive IPO prices.“The surprise is that […]

Lenskart’s hunt for engineers and a bride for its co-founder: Peyush Bansal’s candid IPO story

When Lenskart founder and CEO Peyush Bansal took the stage at the company’s listing ceremony on Monday, he didn’t just talk about valuations and vision. Instead, he shared how building India’s largest ever eyewear brand meant not only convincing engineers to join a ‘chashma ka company’, but even convincing his co-founder’s future father-in-law that an […]

How bonds are a great way to generate passive income

In an era defined by career insecurity, layoffs and changing economic cyclesit has become risky to rely on a single salary. The post-pandemic world and the recent wave of restructuring in various sectors, from technology to startups to traditional industries, have reminded everyone of a hard truth: One source of income is no longer enough.Whether […]

India expects earnings growth of 16 to 18% in FY27, with likely winners in consumer stocks: Mark Matthews

Global market strategist Mark Matthews of Julius Baer expects a significant recovery in earnings growth for Indian equity markets from next fiscal as policies such as VAT cuts and income tax cuts start to impact corporate profits.Speaking to ET Now, Matthews said: “I think this will happen in the next quarter. It didn’t happen in […]

Shares of Lenskart are up over 3% on their debut after a weak open below the IPO price. What should investors do?

Eyewear retailer Lenskart Solutions made a volatile market debut on Monday, trading below its IPO price but quickly rebounding above 3% intraday as investors weighed steep valuations against its dominant position in India’s fast-growing eyewear market. The stock opened at Rs 390 on the BSE, a 3% discount to the issue price of Rs 402, […]

A victim of his own hype! Three reasons why Lenskart’s supposed blockbuster IPO turned into a stock market listing

After weeks of anticipation, Lenskart’s market debut on Monday ended on a sad note rather than a cheer. The eyewear retailer’s shares were trading at Rs 390 on the NSE, a 3% discount to the issue price of Rs 402, despite being one of the highest-profile IPOs of 2025.This disappointing debut marked a dramatic turnaround […]

GRSE shares go ex-dividend on Tuesday; Last day to purchase for Rs 5.75 interim cashout

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) shares will go ex-dividend on Tuesday, November 11. Investors who want to receive the announced interim dividend of Rs 5.75 per share for the financial year 2025-2026 will have to buy the shares before the end of today’s trading session.According to an earlier regulatory filing filed by GRSE, the […]

‘Lenskart is not built to chase valuations, but…’: Peyush Bansal pens emotional note ahead of IPO

Ahead of the listing on Monday, Lenskart’s co-founder Peyush Bansal shared a note to shareholders, reflecting on the company’s 15-year journey from a small eyewear startup to a global omnichannel brand worth nearly Rs 70,000 crore. The company’s shares will debut on the stock exchanges tomorrow, marking a milestone for the company. The IPO, which […]

Lenskart GMP crashes to zero, wiping out all pre-listing buzz ahead of Monday debut

The gray market premium (GMP) for eyewear retailer Lenskart Solutions has fallen to zero, negating all the excitement ahead of its market debut on Monday. The GMP, which had peaked at Rs 108, implying a listing population of over 25% before the IPO announcement, has now collapsed, indicating that the counter could see a flat […]