Lenskart row over grooming policy Peyush Bansal admits wording lapse but backs religious symbols

Published on 24 April 2026

A circulated policy screenshot sparked fears of restrictions

Peyush Bansal, founder of Lenskart, addressed backlash after a screenshot of an internal grooming policy went viral. He said the document doesn’t match the company’s current guidelines and clarified that employees can wear religious symbols like bindis and tilak. Bansal framed the issue as a language lapse, not a rule against cultural expression.

A viral grooming policy screenshot triggered controversy
Peyush Bansal says the wording doesn’t reflect current rules
He clarified employees can wear bindis and tilak
The dispute centers on policy language, not intent

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Lenskart row over grooming policy Peyush Bansal admits wording lapse but backs religious symbols

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