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Investor skepticism clouds Lenskart IPO amid valuation concerns

3 Nov 2025 · 07:03 ISTpre-market1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation

valued: ₹70,000 cr

The Lenskart IPO, valued at ₹70,000 cr, faces growing investor distrust as concerns about a potential valuation bubble emerge. This skepticism is fueled by past losses from high-profile tech IPOs, raising questions about market capacity for expensive digital retail offerings. Oversubscription on day one indicates initial interest, but ongoing scrutiny may impact future demand.

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Investor skepticism clouds Lenskart IPO amid valuation concerns

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