HSBC's Hold call on Lenskart resurfaces, citing 7,000-store potential as priced in
Resurfacing HSBC's April 6, 2026 initiation of coverage on Lenskart with a Hold rating and a Rs 513 target, implying about 2% upside. The brokerage saw room to scale India stores from roughly 2,500 to 7,000, backed by sub-one-year store payback, manufacturing integration and growing organised eyewear demand.
HSBC initiated Lenskart with a Hold and Rs 513 target, saying valuation captures expected growth. It projects potential expansion from about 2,500 to 7,000 India stores, supported by integrated manufacturing, efficient unit economics, organised-retail adoption and repeat demand.
Why this matters
The resurfaced HSBC view follows recent signals on Lenskart's rivalry with Titan and its runway for 7,000 India stores, while highlighting the limited upside embedded in HSBC's Hold call.
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