SoftBank trims Lenskart with Rs 2,873 crore block; domestic MFs absorb 3.25% stake

SVF II Lightbulb sold 5.65 crore Lenskart shares at Rs 508.55 apiece, with ICICI Pru, Kotak, Mirae and WhiteOak among buyers. Stock dipped 0.5% midday as the early backer pares its position post-listing and Indian institutions step up.

— Source publishedThu, 4 Jun, 2026, 13:22 IST·First seen Thu, 4 Jun, 2026, 15:35 IST·Source Financial Express · BrandWagon

What happened

SoftBank's SVF II Lightbulb sold a 3.25% stake (5.65 crore shares) in Lenskart via block deal at Rs 508.55/share for ~Rs 2,873 crore; ICICI Pru, Kotak, Mirae

Key facts

  • 5.65 crore shares
  • 3.25% stake
  • Rs 508.55 per share
  • Rs 2,873 crore

Why this matters

With ICICI Pru, Kotak, Mirae and WhiteOak now anchored on the cap table, future strategic moves need domestic MF buy-in alongside the fading SoftBank voice.