Lenskart seeks land for 'mega factory' near Bengaluru airport; Karnataka minister responds within minutes

Peyush Bansal, Cofounder and CEO, LensKart

Lenskart co-founder and CEO Peyush Bansal on April 9 said that they are in search of 25-acre of land for a 'mega factory' within 60 km of Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru.

"Lenskart is seeking 25 acres of land within 60 km of Kempegowda Bengaluru International Airport for the construction of its next Mega Factory. If any company is interested in selling factory land near Bengaluru airport, please email: megafactory@lenskart.in," Bansal posted on LinkedIn at 11:45am on April 9.

Around five minutes after Bansal's LinkedIn post, Karnataka Industries Minister MB Patil at 11:48 am shared a screenshot of the post and wrote on X (formerly Twitter), "Karnataka is the ideal destination! @peyushbansal @Lenskart_com. The Industries Department is committed to supporting and facilitating all your requirements. Concerned officials will reach out immediately.

Karnataka is the place to be! @peyushbansal @Lenskart_com Industries Department is here to support you, and facilitate all your needs.

Concerned officials will reach out, immediately. pic.twitter.com/9KTikkx8GJ

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— M B Patil (@MBPatil) April 9, 2024

A press release from the industries minister's office stated that Patil responded at lightning speed to Lenskart's demand for land. "Many people in 'X' expressed their appreciation for this move by the minister," it said.

Established in 2010, Lenskart operates more than 1,500 retail outlets across the country. The company's largest manufacturing facility is situated in Bhiwadi, Rajasthan.

Meanwhile, Carl Zeiss India, a leading lens manufacturer specialising in optical systems and optoelectronics, is setting up one of its largest vision factories spanning 34 acres near Bengaluru airport. With an investment of Rs 2,500 crore, the project is expected to generate 5,000 jobs and is slated for completion by the end of this year.