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Lenskart’s ₹7,278-crore IPO saw a robust subscription of 28.26 times on its final day, attracting significant investor interest despite concerns over its valuation. Anchor investors and marquee names like Radhakishan Damani boosted sentiment, leading to strong demand across all investor categories.

Bangladesh’s economic growth is now confronting a sharp decline in female participation in the workforce.
A survey conducted last year revealed a 1.7 million drop in the national labour force within a year, largely due to reduced female participation.
As per experts, this gender imbalance poses a risk to the sustainability of Bangladesh’s export-led economy in the long run.

Brooks Running has posted its ninth straight quarter of YoY growth, with Q3 FY25 revenue up 17 per cent, fuelled by double-digit gains across all regions and channels.
EMEA revenue rose 23 per cent and APLA 82 per cent year-to-date.
Strong footwear demand, immersive brand activations, and product launches such as Cascadia Elite boosted performance and market share globally.

Lenskart’s IPO garnered immense investor interest, attracting bids exceeding Rs 1.1 lakh crore and subscribing 28.2 times. Strong demand from institutional buyers, HNIs, and retail investors underscored confidence in the eyewear retailer’s growth potential and dominant market position, despite valuation concerns.

Kontoor Brands has posted a 27 per cent YoY revenue rise to $853 million in Q3 2025, driven by Wrangler and Helly Hansen.
Adjusted gross margin climbed to 45.8 per cent, and adjusted EPS rose 5 per cent to $1.44.
The company raised FY25 guidance, forecasting revenue of $3.09–3.12 billion and adjusted EPS of $5.5, citing strong brand performance and operational efficiencies.

The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has called on the government to amend the Customs Act, offer concessional export credit, expedite the passage of the SEZ Act amendment, and form a National Gem and Jewellery Park Policy to enhance India’s competitiveness in global trade.

Titan share price: Titan Company’s net profit surged 59% to Rs 1,120 crore in Q2 FY26, fueled by an early festive season boost, especially in its jewellery segment. Total sales climbed 22% to Rs 16,461 crore. The jewellery division, led by Tanishq and CaratLane, showed robust growth, while watches and eyewear also performed well, prompting a positive outlook from analysts.

Fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi has challenged before Belgium’s Supreme Court an October 17 ruling by the Antwerp Court of Appeal that had upheld India’s request for his extradition, calling it “enforceable”, officials said on Monday. In response to queries sent by PTI, the public prosecutor at the Court of Appeal in Antwerp said Choksi filed an appeal in the Court of Cassation on October 30.

Arvind Fashions Limited saw a significant profit jump of 27 percent in the September quarter. Revenue also grew, driven by strong online sales and direct customer channels. The company’s focus on its brands and expanding retail presence is paying off. Improved operating efficiencies contributed to higher profits.

India’s gem and jewellery sector is targeting $100 billion in exports by 2047. The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council presented policy reforms to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. These include affordable credit, customs modernisation, and a National Gem & Jewellery Park Policy.