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12 ARTICLES
FirstCry’s Mideast conundrum
The Indian mother and baby products retailer has been slow to grow in the two largest markets of the Gulf. What gives?
25 Feb 2026
Why SoftBank has shunned India
For one of the world’s largest and shrewdest investors to entirely skip putting money in the country is a sign of how quickly the nature of the Indian startup ecosystem has changed.
15 Jan 2026
Lenskart shares rise 9% as Q2 profit surges
The eyewear company’s net profit increased 20% year-on-year to Rs 103 crore in its first quarterly report since listing.
01 Dec 2025
In India’s Lenskart IPO, a success for ADIA
The sovereign wealth fund’s big bet on the Indian eyewear company, Microsoft’s AI win in the Emirates and other updates from the week.
05 Nov 2025
Eyewear maker Lenskart to hit D-Street on 31 October
The company will raise Rs 2,150 crore through a fresh issue while institutional investors and promoters will be offloading 127.5 million equity shares via an offer for sale.
26 Oct 2025
Wakefit and Lenskart get SEBI approval for IPO
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.
06 Oct 2025
Lenskart may be the redemption Indian new-age businesses need
The 17-year-old eyewear company is finally approaching the public markets. Its stellar numbers and international footprint set it apart.
05 Aug 2025
Eyewa and the playbook of building a consumer brand for the Middle East
The nearly eight-year-old eyewear retailer recently raised $100 million and has emerged as a rare consumer success story in the region. Its rise holds many takeaways.
13 Mar 2025
Lenskart, Swiggy get valuation boost
After raising $200 million from Temasek and Fidelity, Lenskart’s valuation stands at $5 billion. Meanwhile, Baron Capital bumped up its stake in Swiggy by 25% to $15.1 billion.
03 Jun 2024
Indian consumer story is on a roll
2023 has been a year of good outcomes for consumer brand startups. Things are only expected to get stronger in 2024.
28 Dec 2023
