Lenskart faces backlash over alleged religious discrimination in dress code policy.

Lenskart faces backlash over alleged religious discrimination in dress code policy. Founder Peyush Bansal denied claims that the company's style guide banned bindis and tilaks for employees while permitting hijabs and turbans. The controversy erupted after an internal document circulated online, sparking widespread criticism of alleged religious bias. Bansal clarified that the document is outdated and does not reflect current guidelines, stating the company has no restrictions on religious expression. He acknowledged the problematic language should never have been written and was removed in February. Despite his response, critics demanded transparency and questioned why such asymmetry existed in any version of company policy.