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Lenskart doubles Q2 profit to ₹232 crore

Revenue jumps 36% to ₹2,845 crore on 27% higher eyewear volumes; 80 lakh tests globally signal store and online conversion strength for opticians.

, Retail correspondent··4 min read

Rows of empty spectacle frames on wooden display racks under soft overhead light in a quiet store
Rows of empty spectacle frames on wooden display racks under soft overhead light in a quiet store

Lenskart Solutions posted consolidated net profit of ₹232 crore in the July-September quarter, up 125% from ₹103.45 crore a year ago. Revenue from operations rose 36% to ₹2,845 crore. Eyewear volumes increased 27.1% while the company conducted 80 lakh eye tests globally.

Growth came from higher sales volumes across domestic and international markets. The numbers arrive just ahead of the company’s stock market debut.

On the shop floor a single store now clears more frames per test slot as conversion improves. An optician’s chair turns faster when walk-ins leave with pairs instead of just prescriptions.

Eyewear volumes rose 27.1% as Lenskart ran 80 lakh tests worldwide.

The surge helps organised eyewear chains against unorganised optical shops and pressures smaller D2C frame sellers on price and try-on tech. It supports marketplace listings that feed off Lenskart traffic.

Watch listing day performance and the next quarter’s festive frame demand. Any update on store additions or international mix will set the tone for FY27 guidance.

Filed under Retail·Meera Iyer

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