SoftBank arm exits ₹2,873 cr Lenskart stake in block deal at ₹508.55/share

SVF II Lightbulb offloaded 5.65 crore Lenskart shares via block deal worth ₹2,873 crore at ₹508.55 apiece, marking a major SoftBank trim post-listing. Separately, GQG sold 1.84% in GMR Airports for ₹1,906 crore — signaling institutional churn across consumer-facing names.

— Source publishedThu, 4 Jun, 2026, 07:24 IST·First seen Thu, 4 Jun, 2026, 11:22 IST·Source Mint · Markets

What happened

SoftBank affiliate SVF II Lightbulb sold 5.65 crore Lenskart shares at ₹508.55 each via block deal worth ₹2,873 crore. Separately, GQG divested 1.84% stake in

Key facts

  • ₹2,873 crore
  • 5.65 crore shares
  • ₹508.55 per share
  • ₹1,906.12 crore
  • 1.84% stake

Why this matters

SoftBank's ₹2,873 cr Lenskart unwind reshapes the cap table and frees float for strategic acquirers or anchor investors eyeing scaled D2C retail platforms in India.