Peyush Bansal is an Indian Entrepreneur, Business Executive, angel investor, known as the Co-founder and CEO of Lenskart (India’s No 1 eyewear Company) with operations in Singapore, US, UK Dubai and Australia launched in 2010. he found immense popularity as a judge on Shark Tank India since Season 1 (2021) and he has invested â‚ą10 crores across startups like Push Sports and DailyObjects.
In this Article, we will discuss about the Peyush Bansal age, height, family, wife, professional Career, Business, Net worth and More.
Peyush Bansal (CEO of Lenskart): Biography
Peyush Bansal is an Indian Businessman, angel investor and the Co-founder and CEO of Lenskart (Famous Eyewear Company), he was born on April 26, 1985 in New Delhi, India. He was Born to a middle class Hindu family in Greater Kailash, Delhi.
| Attribute | Details |
| Name | Peyush Bansal |
| Date of Birth | April 26, 1985 |
| Place of Birth | New Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Profession | Entrepreneur |
| Founder and CEO | Lenskart.com (Eyewear Company) |
| Wife Name | Nidhi Mittal |
| Children Name (Son) | Ivaan |
| Tv Shows | Shark Tank India Judge |
| Net Worth | Rs 600 Crore |
Peyush Bansal Age, Height and Physical Stats
Peyush Bansal was born on April 26, 1985 and as per the year 2026, he is 41 Years old. His height is 5 feet, 7inches (170 cm) tall with a pair of black eyes and hair. He takes care of his body and is in good shape that fits in with his lifestyle that involves adventure travelling and sports. ​
| Attribute | Details |
| Age (As of 2026) | 41 Years |
| Date of Birth | April 26, 1985 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Height | 5 Feet 7 Inches 170 cm 1.70 m |
| Weight | Around 75 Kgs |
| Body Measurements | Chest – 42 Waist – 36 Biceps – 14 |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Educational Qualifications
For schooling, Bansal went to the Don Bosco School in Delhi. He received a B.Eng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering with emphasis on IT, Control and Automation from McGill University, Montreal, Canada (2002 – 6) where he was awarded the British Association Medal for Science Communication and was a Dean’s List recipient. He later did his PGDM in Entrepreneurship (MPEFB-Management) from IIM Bangalore.
| Education | Details |
| Schooling | Don Bosco School in Delhi. |
| Undergraduate | Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), McGill University, Montreal, Canada (2002 – 2006) |
| Postgraduate | PGDM in Entrepreneurship (MPEFB-Management) from IIM Bangalore. (2008-2009). |
| After Education Worked As | Program Manager at Microsoft in the USA |
Early Career
After completing his graduation, Bansal got a job as Program Manager in Microsoft at US but worked there only for 1 year from Jan 2007-Dec 2007 Offers great pay and tech opportunities. He left to return to India in 2008, founding ventures from his parents’ basement with his own savings. ​
Peyush Bansal Family Members
| Relation | Name | Profession |
| Father | Bal Kishan Bansal | Government Servant |
| Mother | Kiran Bansal | Homemaker |
| Elder Brother | Unknown | Unknown |
| Sister | Neha Bansal | Executive Director at Lenskart |
| Wife | Nidhi Mittal | Chairperson at Lenskart |
| Son | Ivaan | – |
Peyush Bansal Wife and Marital Status
Peyush married with Nidhi bansal on June 12, 2011. They have a son, Ivaan (Evan).
| Attribute | Details |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Year | June 12, 2011 |
| Marriage Venue | Private |
| Wife Name | Nidhi bansal (Nimisha bansal) |
| Wife Profession | Chairperson at Lenskart Foundation |
Startups and Business Ventures
December 2007: SearchMyCampus.com is founded by Bansal in December with ₹25 lakhs, this is his First vocational portal for college students in India (housing, jobs, coaching) growing to 20 employees. It was an early venture under Valyoo Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Started in 2008.
June 2009: Peyush launched Flyrr.com for US eyewear e-commerce (spectacles, sunglasses, contacts) Shuttered November 2010 after falling victim to logistics. ​
November 2010: Peyush Bansal founded the eyewear company Lenskart.com in India with Amit Chaudhary on Valyoo getting into contact lenses glasses sunglasses 5K+ frames 46 lens types.
Lenskart.com: Overview
Lenskart is a Indian multinational eyewear company, founded in 2008 by peyush bansal, that offers wide range of products like glasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, and accessories.
Omnichannel: 1,550-2,723 stores (India, UAE, Singapore and the Middle East and Southeast Asia by March 2025), 700+ retail outlets, 4,000+ employees. Brand ambassadors: Bhuvan Bam, Karan Johar, Katrina Kaif. ​
Funding: Rs 100cr, 220cr, 760cr, 1,650cr (SoftBank), 4,100cr (ADIA for a 10% share stake); investors: SoftBank Vision Fund, Kedaara Capital and TPG Capital; Alpha Wave National Investment Corporation of Is Unicorn 2020 ($1B+); Pre-IPO $4-5B, Post November 10, 2025 IPO at$9B (raise ₹7,200cr, surge by 25%); First FY profit in March 31, 2025; It transacts nearly forty percent of international revenue. ​
Peyush Bansal Popularity Reasons
- Bansal’s fame peaked with Shark Tank India (judge Season 1, 2021–present), where he was seen in action, problem solving, empathy (Jugaadu Kamlesh, farmer startups), gutsy advice and a bunch of ₹10 cr+ investments (Push Sports, Yes Madam, Jewel Box, Feedo, DailyObjects & Gold Life).
- VIP on Kaun Banega Crorepati (2022 with judges)
- guest appearance on The Kapil Sharma Show.
Awards and Achievements
- British Association Medal (McGill 2006)
- Valyoo Red Herring Top 100 Asia (2010/2012)
- Emerging Entrepreneur, Indian E-tail (2012)
- Lenskart Marketing Sherpa Email Awards (2014)
- India TV Yuva Business(2015)
- Fortune 40 Under 40 (2019)
- EY Entrepreneur of the Year (2020)
- Economic Times Hottest Leaders Under 40. ​
Peyush Bansal Net Worth and Valuation
| Year | Net worth (Approx.) |
| 2021 | Rs 400+ Crores |
| 2022 | Rs 450+ Crores |
| 2023 | Rs 600 Crores |
| 2024 – 2025 | Rs 600+ Crores |
Peyush Bansal Social Media Presence
| Platform | Profile Id | Followers/Subscribers |
| peyushbansal | 923K | |
| @peyushbansal | 188.4K |
