Lenskart set for MSCI entry, positioning the eyewear retailer for passive fund inflows

MSCI will add Lenskart to its index effective 1 September, alongside Adani Energy Solutions, Groww and Laurus Labs. The inclusion could trigger buying from index-tracking funds during the rebalancing trade, while Reliance Industries faces a lower index weight.

— Source publishedMon, 31 Aug, 2026, 10:04 IST·First seen Mon, 31 Aug, 2026, 10:05 IST·Source Mint · Markets

What happened

MSCI will add Lenskart, Adani Energy Solutions, Groww and Laurus Labs to its index from 1 September, potentially drawing inflows. Reliance Industries’ weighting

Key facts

  • Four Indian companies added to MSCI index
  • Revised weightages effective 1 September
  • Changes announced 13 August
  • Closing auction session is roughly 20 minutes
  • Reliance Industries weight lowered

Why this matters

The index addition raises Lenskart’s institutional profile and could improve capital-markets optionality, supporting future fundraising or strategic deal credibility.