Singapore-based sovereign investor Temasek, through its arm MacRitchie Investments, has sold a 2.05% stake in omnichannel eyewear retailer Lenskart Solutions for about Rs 1,940 crore (204 million dollars) in open market deals. With this transaction, Temasek sells Lenskart shares to institutional buyers looking for public market liquidity in the retail major.
According to an exchange filing by Lenskart on July 14, 2026, Temasek offloaded 3.56 crore shares on July 10, cutting its direct holding in the Gurugram company to 2.21% from 4.26%.
After this block deal, Temasek now holds a combined 4.75% stake in Lenskart across MacRitchie Investments and its other vehicles Jongsong Investments and V Sciences Investments. This is down from its earlier 6.80% position. Based on Lenskart’s closing price of Rs 544 on July 10, the divestment is valued at about Rs 1,940 crore.
Institutional Interest
The deal reflects a wider trend of early institutional backers selling part of their holdings after Lenskart successful public listing. The open market block deal saw strong demand from domestic and global funds wanting exposure to the eyewear retailer. This comes soon after other big investors also sold part of their stakes in the company.
A source familiar with the transaction said, “The partial sale by MacRitchie Investments is a routine portfolio rebalancing after strong value creation. There has been strong demand from secondary buyers who want exposure to Lenskart equity. Large funds are giving early backers profitable exits while liquidity is high, and the company continues to grow.”
Before Temasek’s trade, Japanese group SoftBank sold a 3.25% stake in Lenskart for Rs 2,873 crore. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) backed Platinum Jasmine A 2018 Trust also sold a 2.3% stake for Rs 1,960 crore. Both deals were absorbed smoothly by the market due to strong institutional interest.
Market Standing
Lenskart was founded by Peyush Bansal, Amit Chaudhary, and Sumeet Kapahi. It has built an integrated ecosystem with digital platforms, mobile apps, and thousands of retail outlets in India and abroad. The company also manufactures its own eyewear through large automated facilities, reducing dependence on outside suppliers and improving margins.
Financially, Lenskart has shown strong growth. In Q4 FY26, it reported a 46% year on year rise in revenue to Rs 2,516 crore. It also posted a net profit of Rs 204 crore, making it one of the few profitable new age consumer internet firms at this scale.
About Company
Lenskart Solutions is a leading omnichannel eyewear retailer with a wide network of physical stores and an e commerce platform. It sells prescription glasses, contact lenses, and sunglasses directly to customers, supported by its own supply chain and advanced manufacturing in India.
Temasek partial exit from Lenskart shows how global investors are cashing in after its strong public market debut. The smooth handling of large block deals highlights deep institutional confidence in Lenskart’s model. With strong revenue growth, profitability, and a mix of online and offline presence, Lenskart stands out as one of India most successful new age consumer companies.
