Lenskart Reports Strong Q4 Revenue Growth Amid Profit Dip; Ola Electric Narrows Losses
Lenskart, Ola’s Q4 scorecards; Visa maze for laid-off techies
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Lenskart, the eyewear retailer, reported a 46% increase in Q4 revenue to ₹2,515 crore despite a slight profit decline, while Ola Electric narrowed its losses to ₹500 crore. The tech sector faces significant layoffs, with H-1B visa holders struggling to transition to B-2 visas amid increased scrutiny from immigration authorities.
- 01Lenskart's profit after tax for Q4 FY26 was ₹203.6 crore, down from ₹220 crore a year earlier.
- 02Ola Electric's revenue from operations dropped 56.6% to ₹265 crore in Q4 FY26.
- 03Laid-off H-1B employees are facing a surge in requests for evidence when applying for B-2 visas, with applications reportedly increasing tenfold.
- 04Meta Platforms has begun notifying employees of 8,000 global job cuts, starting in Singapore.
- 05LinkedIn plans to lay off 606 employees, with reductions primarily in California.
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Lenskart, the Indian eyewear retailer, reported a robust 46% growth in revenue for the March quarter, reaching ₹2,515 crore compared to ₹1,725 crore the previous year. However, profit after tax dipped slightly to ₹203.6 crore from ₹220 crore due to a one-time gain last year. The company noted a 24.3% increase in eyewear units sold, totaling 7.9 million. In contrast, Ola Electric reported a narrowed net loss of ₹500 crore, down from ₹870 crore in the same quarter last year, but its revenue fell sharply by 56.6% to ₹265 crore. The electric vehicle manufacturer is exploring a qualified institutional placement (QIP) to raise funds and improve liquidity. Meanwhile, layoffs in the tech sector have surged, particularly affecting H-1B visa holders in the U.S., who are now facing stricter immigration requirements as they transition to B-2 visas. Meta Platforms has initiated a significant round of layoffs, affecting 8,000 employees, while LinkedIn is set to cut 606 jobs in California. These developments highlight the ongoing challenges in the tech industry amid economic pressures.
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The layoffs in the tech industry may lead to increased job competition and challenges for H-1B visa holders seeking new employment.
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