Lenskart Solutions Limited
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund bought 22,44,898 shares of Lenskart Solutions Limited for ₹110.00 Cr at ₹490.00 apiece in a block deal.
A technology-driven eyewear retailer that designs, manufactures, and sells prescription glasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, and accessories across India. The company combines in-house manufacturing capabilities with a multi-channel retail presence, leveraging digital platforms and physical stores to distribute eyewear products to consumers nationwide. Its vertically integrated business model allows direct control over product quality, cost management, and supply chain efficiency while maintaining brand consistency.
Indian arm of Franklin Templeton Investments, a global AMC with over USD 1.5 trillion in assets worldwide. Manages over Rs 1.2 lakh crore in India. Navigated a significant setback when six debt schemes were wound up in April 2020 due to illiquid credit exposure, with full investor capital recovered by 2022. Equity franchise led by CIO Anand Radhakrishnan has maintained consistent performance through the volatility.