Lenskart gave India affordable vision. Now the fine print’s finally coming into focus
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Show Notes
Lenskart changed how India buys glasses. It made eyewear affordable, stylish, and available on every street corner. But behind that success is a story of shortcuts. Cheap acetate frames, thinner coatings, and rushed prescriptions have left many customers questioning the quality they once trusted.
As the company prepares to close a massive IPO, its promise of clarity is facing some uncomfortable scrutiny.
In this episode we look at how Lenskart built its empire on affordability and what that means for the people who actually wear its glasses.
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