Foundation Stone Laid for World’s Largest Eyewear Manufacturing Unit in Hyderabad

10 Mar 2025 CW Team

Telangana took a significant step towards becoming a global eyewear manufacturing hub as IT & Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu laid the foundation stone for Lenskart’s state-of-the-art production facility in Hyderabad. Set to be the world’s largest eyewear manufacturing unit, the facility will be established at Tukkuguda’s Non-SEZ General Park in Raviryal, with an estimated investment of Rs 15 billion. The project is expected to generate around 1,600 jobs, further strengthening Telangana’s position as an emerging industrial powerhouse.

Production is slated to commence within two years, with full-scale operations anticipated in four years. Lenskart’s upcoming facility underscores Hyderabad’s growing prominence as a preferred destination for large-scale industrial investments. With advanced technology integration and a focus on innovation, the eyewear production unit is poised to redefine the global optical manufacturing landscape.

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