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The capital markets regulator has given a green signal to the IPO plans of the mattress startup and the eyewear retailer. Pioneers in their own categories, both of them have reported outstanding numbers.

Mattress and furniture startup Wakefit and eyewear retailer Lenskart have received approval from markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for their initial public offering.
According to the draft papers filed in June, Wakefit aims to raise Rs 468 crore through a fresh issue, with existing shareholders—founders Ankit Garg and Chaitanya Ramalingegowda, Peak XV Partners, Verlinvest and Investcorp—planning to sell up to 5.84 crore shares.
On the other hand, Lenskart is looking to raise Rs 2,150 crore in fresh proceeds. Promoters, including co-founder Peyush Bansal, and investors such as Kedaara Capital, Alpha Wave Ventures, SoftBank and Epiq Capital …
India’s grocery and food delivery platforms are increasingly displaying misleading images of food using artificial intelligence, defeating the very purpose of buying online.
A local fintech deal to consolidate operations, feedback on Saudi Arabia’s proposed IPO rules, and Ras Al Khaimah’s casino economy.
Parent AceVector is headed for a public market debut next week. As much as 97% of its revenue comes from two businesses. One is already a listed entity, the other a missed opportunity.