Lenskart outlines 7,000-store ambition as HSBC starts coverage at Hold

HSBC has initiated coverage of Indian eyewear retailer Lenskart with a Hold rating, even as the company pursues a plan to expand its physical network to 7,000 stores.

— Filed Fri, 31 Jul, 2026, 08:04 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

HSBC initiated coverage of Indian eyewear retailer Lenskart with a Hold rating, despite the company’s plan to expand its store network to 7,000 locations.

Why this matters

The signal follows recent HSBC coverage noting Lenskart’s India network could grow from 2,500 to 7,000 stores and assigning the eyewear retailer a Hold rating amid its expansion plan.

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