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Lenskart Slips on Debut, Then Recovers to Close Just Above IPO Price

A rich valuation plus a vanished grey‑market premium turned the heavily subscribed ₹7,278 crore IPO into a whipsaw first day.

Overview

  • Lenskart shares listed below the ₹402 issue price at ₹395 on the NSE and ₹390 on the BSE before recovering to finish slightly higher around ₹404–₹405.
  • During the volatile session, the stock fell as much as about 11.5% to roughly ₹355.7 before rebounding, implying an equity value near ₹69,000–₹70,000 crore.
  • The offering drew strong demand at 28x overall subscription, combining a ₹2,150 crore fresh issue with an offer-for-sale of about 12.75 crore shares by existing holders.
  • Pre-listing sentiment cooled sharply as the grey market premium slid from a peak near ₹108 to around zero to ₹10 heading into the debut.
  • Brokerages flagged stretched metrics—cited near 230x P/E and roughly 10x FY25 revenue—urging focus on execution and profitability as proceeds fund store expansion, technology and brand growth.