Quick Info
| Profession | Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 26/04/1985 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
Latest News about Peyush Bansal
10/11/2025
Lenskart officially listed on the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange on 10 November 2025, marking a major milestone for the company founded by Peyush Bansal in 2010. The listing followed a highly subscribed IPO and represented the company’s transition from a private startup to a publicly traded business.
31/10/2025
Lenskart Solutions Ltd. launched its initial public offering on 31 October 2025 with a price band of ₹382–₹402 per share, aiming to raise ₹7,278 crore for expansion and technology upgrades. The issue combined a fresh issue and an offer for sale by existing shareholders, and it was one of the most closely watched Indian listings of the year.
15/07/2025
Peyush Bansal bought 4.26 crore Lenskart shares at ₹52 each in July 2025, which later generated a large unrealized gain as the company moved toward its public listing. The transaction significantly increased the value of his holdings before the IPO.
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Bio/Wiki
| Peyush Bansal is an Indian entrepreneur and co-founder and CEO of Lenskart, one of India's largest eyewear companies. He is also known for his role as a shark (judge) on the television show Shark Tank India. | |
| After working as a Program Manager at Microsoft in the United States, he returned to India to build consumer-focused businesses. In 2010, he launched Lenskart, which has transformed the eyewear industry through affordable pricing, home eye-tests, and technology-driven retail. | |
| Under his leadership, Lenskart has expanded into a global business serving millions of customers in India and abroad, and achieved unicorn status in 2019. | |
| In October 2025, Lenskart launched its initial public offering (IPO) with a price band of ₹382–₹402 per share, raising ₹7,278 crore and valuing the company at approximately $8 billion. | |
| As of mid-2025, Bansal's net worth is nearing ₹1 billion (approximately $120 million) following significant gains from his shareholdings prior to the IPO. | |
| As of mid-2025, Bansal’s net worth was nearing ₹1 billion (approximately $120 million) following significant gains from his shareholdings prior to the IPO. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 170 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering with focus on IT, Control, and Automation) from McGill University, Canada; MPEFB (Management) from Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bangalore |
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Personal Life
| School | Don Bosco School, Delhi |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Bal Kishan Bansal |
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| Mother | Kiran Bansal |
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| Spouse | Nidhi Mittal |
| Children | The couple has a son. |
Career
| Program Manager at Microsoft, Redmond, USA (January 2007 - December 2007) | |
| Founder of SearchMyCampus.com (December 2007), an online portal for college students | |
| Co-founder and CEO of Lenskart (2010 - present), initially selling contact lenses online and later expanding to eyeglasses and sunglasses with retail stores | |
| Co-founder of Valyoo Technologies Pvt. Limited (now known as Lenskart) | |
| Co-founder of Lenskart Vision Fund | |
| Co-founder of John Jacobs (eyewear brand) | |
| Shark (Judge) on Shark Tank India (2021 - present) | |
| Angel investor with investments in multiple startups | |
| Led Lenskart through its IPO in October 2025, marking the company's transition to a publicly listed entity |
Favourites
| Food | Bhindi |
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| Sport | Cricket |
| Colour | Blue |
| Role Model | Bill Gates |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/peyushbansal/ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/peyushbansal |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Peyush Bansal is an Indian entrepreneur known as the co-founder and CEO of Lenskart, a popular eyewear chain. | |
| 2. He grew up in Delhi in a middle-class family. | |
| 3. After graduating, Peyush worked as a Program Manager at Microsoft in Redmond, Washington in 2007, focusing on customer experience before resigning to return to India. | |
| 4. Wanting to start his own business, he explored various ideas. | |
| 5. Bansal founded SearchMyCampus, a campus classifieds portal, in 2007 connecting students with services like accommodation, internships, and part-time jobs. | |
| 6. He later started Lenskart in 2010 with Amit Chaudhary and Sumeet Kapahi, initially selling contact lenses and expanding to eyeglasses and sunglasses. | |
| 7. Lenskart has funded several eyewear startups like John Jacobs and Aqualens, becoming a unicorn in 2019 with net assets of $1.5 billion. | |
| 8. As of 2022, Lenskart operates approximately 600 retail stores with 4000 employees in 450 Indian cities. | |
| 9. In December 2021, Bansal was a shark (judge) on 'Shark Tank India,' inspired by the American show 'Shark Tank.' | |
| 10. In his free time, Peyush enjoys traveling and watching movies, citing Bill Gates as his role model. | |
| 11. Katrina Kaif serves as the brand ambassador for Lenskart. | |
| 12. Peyush has been seen consuming alcohol at various events. | |
| 13. When asked about his idea of success, he mentioned bringing joy to customers and employees by surpassing standards. | |
| 14. Bansal shared that he wanted to start an internet-based venture, leading to the creation of Lenskart. | |
| 15. In an interview, he described Lenskart as India's major online retailer offering fashionable eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses. | |
| 16. Bansal founded SearchMyCampus, a campus classifieds portal, in December 2007 connecting students with services like accommodation, internships, and part-time jobs. | |
| 17. Lenskart's innovative home eye check-up service has revolutionized the eyewear industry. | |
| 18. In December 2020, Lenskart raised over INR 1,800 crores from SoftBank Vision Fund. | |
| 19. As of 2022, Lenskart operates approximately 600 retail stores with 4,000 employees in 450 Indian cities. | |
| 20. In December 2021, Bansal became a shark (judge) on Shark Tank India, inspired by the American show Shark Tank. | |
| 21. In July 2025, Bansal purchased 4.26 crore shares of Lenskart at ₹52 per share, realizing an unrealized profit of nearly ₹1,495 crore by the IPO launch in October 2025. | |
| 22. Bansal holds approximately 10.28% stake (17.32 crore shares) in Lenskart before the IPO. |