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Billionaire investor Radhakishan Damani, known for founding the retail chain D-Mart, has consistently displayed a value-investing philosophy that focuses on stable and non-cyclical businesses. However, his recent pre-IPO investment of around Rs 90 crore in the profitable eyewear startup Lenskart suggests a strategic expansion into India's growing new-age consumer internet space. This move builds on previous digital-economy investments and signals a potential shift towards high-growth, tech-driven retail. This investment reflects confidence in Lenskart's market dominance, strong financial performance in FY25 and omnichannel retail model.

Lenskart’s Growth In The Last 5 Years:

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