India’s Venture Capital Reset: Themes, Trends, and Investor Sentiment 2025
Explore the 2025 India VC landscape—funding trends, top sectors like AI and climate tech, angel investment slowdown, and investor outlook based on fresh survey insights.
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Digital Channels Account for One-Third of Lenskart’s India Sales, Highlighting Strong Omnichannel Adoption
While in-store sales account for 76% of Lenskart’s eyewear volume in India, nearly one-third of transactions now occur online, underscoring its evolution into a true omnichannel brand. Extending this digital integration globally could unlock higher margins and stronger customer engagement.
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