CEO Peyush Bansal shares apology after Lenskart’s ‘grooming guide’ sparks religious symbols row
Indian Express·3h ago·Anger
What Happened
Lenskart CEO Peyush Bansal apologized after a viral screenshot showed an alleged employee grooming guide restricting religious symbols like bindis, tilak, burqas, turbans, and hijabs. Bansal stated an older policy version contained problematic language that was corrected in February 2026. He clarified the circulating document is inaccurate and the current policy permits all religious expression. The apology faced social media criticism demanding transparency about which policy version is currently implemented.
Key Entities
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