From IPO mockery to Rs 1 lakh crore m-cap: Why investors are still betting on Lenskart’s vision

Lenskart’s IPO valuation drew sharp criticism from investors, with its 230x P/E and 10.5x sales multiples sparking comparisons with expensive listings such as Mamaearth, Paytm and Nykaa.

Retail investors mocked the Rs 70,000-crore valuation on social media, questioning whether the eyewear company offered enough upside.

Less than a year later, the debate over Lenskart’s valuation has taken a new turn.