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Lenskart: Owner, Share Price, Controversy & Latest Updates

Lenskart continues to grow rapidly under Piyush Bansal’s leadership. While controversies occasionally surface, the company remains a dominant player in India’s eyewear market.

Lenskart Controversy Hijab vs Bindi Issue | Viral Video

Lenskart Owner & Founder

Piyush Bansal is the co-founder and CEO of Lenskart.

  • Started Lenskart in 2010
  • IIT + IIM background
  • Popular face on Shark Tank India
  • Built Lenskart into a multi-billion dollar company

Lenskart Controversy (Hijab / Bindi Issue)

Recently, Lenskart trended online due to a controversy involving:

  • Claims related to religious appearance (hijab / bindi) in stores
  • Social media debates involving public figures like Nazia Elahi Khan

👉 Important context:

  • Most such incidents are individual cases or claims
  • Brands usually respond with clarifications or internal reviews
  • No confirmed company-wide policy discrimination has been officially established

Who is “Nidhi”?

Search trends for “Nidhi” linked to Lenskart are often unclear or based on viral social media discussions, not always verified news. It’s important to rely on confirmed sources rather than rumors.

Lenskart Valuation (Private Market)

  • Estimated valuation: $4–5 billion+ (approx.)
  • Investors include global venture capital firms