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Cofounder Peyush Bansal's net worth is expected to near $1 billion after the Lenskart IPO scheduled for 31 October to 4 November 2025. (HT)
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Lenskart IPO priced for $8-billion valuation as Peyush Bansal nears $1-billion net worth| Business News

Lenskart Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a valuation of up to $8 billion in an IPO that will potentially make its co-founder Peyush Bansal a…

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US President Donald Trump meets with China's President Xi Jinping at the start of their bilateral meeting at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019 (REUTERS)
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China, Hong Kong stocks set to open higher on Trump-Xi trade talk optimism| Business News

China and Hong Kong equities are poised to open higher on Monday, buoyed by investor optimism over a potential breakthrough in trade negotiations between Washington…

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Earlier this year, SBI Chairman C S Setty announced that the bank's total recruitment across categories would be about 18,000. (HT Photo/Representational Image)
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SBI plans to hire 3,500 officers in next 5 months to strengthen operations, service delivery| Business News

The country’s biggest lender, State Bank of India (SBI), plans to hire around 3,500 officers to bolster its operations and enhance service delivery nationwide. Earlier…

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For Hermès, the Wales Bonner appointment is something of a novelty. In contrast with other fashion labels that sign on designers who are stars in their own right, Hermès has traditionally cultivated a strong artistic culture internally (REUTERS)
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Hermès brings ‘indie spirit’ to brand with new designer Grace Wales Bonner| Business News

In a 2019 System magazine interview, Grace Wales Bonner praised menswear designer Raf Simons for being “very uncompromising,” saying “it is a really beautiful thing…

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Reliance Industries, which operates the world's largest refinery in Jamnagar, Gujarat, has a long-term deal to buy nearly 500,000 barrels per day of crude oil from Rosneft. (Reuters)
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Reliance Industries says will abide by Europe, US sanctions on Russia| Business News

Reliance Industries, India’s biggest importer of Russian crude oil, will abide by western sanctions against Moscow, while maintaining its relationship with its current supplies. Reliance…

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SEBI Bhavan at BKC Bandra in Mumbai. Mutual funds are not permitted to hold unlisted shares. (PTI)
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SEBI is said to bar mutual funds from investing in pre-IPO placements| Business News

India’s market regulator has told mutual fund managers they cannot invest in companies before they list, Reuters reported on Friday, citing sources. SEBI Bhavan at…

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Despite being one of the most health-conscious generations, Gen Z in India remains hesitant to invest in health insurance. (Representative Image)
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What’s the cover size youngsters should aim for?| Business News

Aarav (26) is a designer in Bengaluru and part of the new-age workforce—health-conscious, tech-savvy, and always on the move. He maintains an active lifestyle and…

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Torrent Pharma is likely to fast-track its bond issue now that CCI's approval of its JB Chemicals acquisition is in place. ((Company Handout))
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Torrent Pharma eyes India’s biggest bond issue of FY26 to fund JB Chemicals acquisition| Business News

Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is said to proceed with its plan to raise funds in India’s biggest bond issue so far this year, after the Competition…

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As of March, Lenskart operated 2,723 stores—across India and in markets such as the Middle East and Southeast Asia. (Company Website)
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Lenskart IPO gets ₹90-crore nod of approval from DMart’s Radhakishan Damani| Business News

Radhakishan Damani, billionaire investor and founder of Avenue Supermarts Ltd. (DMart) has invested about ₹90 crore in Lenskart Solutions Pvt. Ltd. ahead of an IPO,…

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The newly inaugurated Phase 1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport. (X)
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Domestic flights up by 3.4% during upcoming winter schedule: DGCA| Business News

India’s domestic aviation sector is likely to see 26,495 flights in operation per week during the upcoming Winter Schedule 2025 (WS25), reflecting a 3.4% rise…

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