Ahead of Listing, Lenskart Co-Founder Peyush Bansal Shares Emotional Note: “It Feels Like Day Zero”

In a heartfelt message, Peyush Bansal—co-founder of eyewear major Lenskart—marks the company’s upcoming stock-market debut not as a culmination, but rather a fresh beginning. The firm will list on 10 November 2025, entering the mainboards of the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange of India (BSE and NSE).

From Launch to Listing: A Milestone Moment

In a LinkedIn post shared on the eve of the listing, Bansal wrote:

“Tomorrow, Lenskart will ring the bell! To me, it doesn’t feel like an ending — it feels like Day Zero.”

He extended an invitation to customers: if you’re wearing Lenskart glasses — “today, tomorrow, or any day” — take a selfie, post it with the hashtag #VisionForBillion, and become part of this new chapter. With gratitude to teammates, customers, and believers, he framed the listing as the launch of a larger journey: “one frame, one smile, one vision at a time.”

Customer and Market Reaction

The message resonated on social media, with many congratulating both Bansal and Lenskart for their journey. Some of the comments included:

“Peyush Bansal really proud of how you have built Lenskart, and the role model it has created for the startup ecosystem!”
“It was incredible to be part of the Lenskart story for 6 years — a truly awesome company! Wishing the entire team the best of luck with its IPO!”

IPO Details at a Glance

The IPO was open for subscription between 31 October and 4 November 2025.
Allotment date: 6 November 2025.
Through the IPO, Lenskart raised ₹7,278.02 crore. This comprised:
- A fresh issue of 5.35 crore equity shares worth ₹2,150 crore.
- An offer-for-sale (OFS) of 12.76 crore shares, valued at ₹5,128.02 crore.
The price band for the offering was set at ₹382 to ₹402 per share.
Book-running lead managers included Axis Capital, Kotak Mahindra Financial, Morgan Stanley India, Avendus Capital, Citigroup Global Markets India and Intensive Fiscal. The registrar is MUFG Intime India Pvt Ltd.

About Lenskart

Founded as an eyewear company, Lenskart sells prescription glasses, sunglasses, contact lenses and accessories. As of June 2025, it operated 2,806 stores: 2,137 in India and 669 globally, and offered collections across 22 brands and sub-brands.

What It Means

By positioning the listing as “Day Zero,” Peyush Bansal signifies that the IPO is not an endpoint, but the beginning of a new phase — one with broader ambitions, deeper customer engagement (via hashtags and selfies), and a stronger brand presence. For investors and market watchers, the strong fundraising and wide store footprint suggest the company is scaling quickly.

However, listing day performance, long-term growth, and market sentiment will determine how well this “new beginning” translates into shareholder value.

Looking Ahead

With the shares set to list today, the market will closely monitor the debut pricing, investor appetite, post-listing performance and whether Lenskart can sustain the momentum underlying this emotional and ambitious message.

As Bansal put it: “Let’s build this together – one frame, one smile, one vision at a time.”