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After Bindi, Tilak Row, Lenskart Releases Dress Code Allowing Religious Symbols: 'Part of Who We Are'
- Lenskart updated its in-store style guide to allow religious and cultural symbols such as bindi, tilak, kalawa, mangalsutra, kada, and hijab after facing backlash over an older version that barred some Hindu symbols while permitting hijab.
- The controversy erupted when a leaked, outdated internal training document showed prohibitions on bindis and tilak but allowed hijabs, prompting accusations of religious bias and calls for boycott.
- CEO Peyush Bansal clarified that the leaked document was outdated and not official HR policy, admitted the incorrect ban line was removed on February 17, and apologized for the oversight.
- Despite clarifications, some employees and customers expressed dissatisfaction, sharing experiences of discrimination, calling for further action, and prompting Lenskart to commit to standardizing and transparently sharing the style guide with respect for employees' religious and cultural identities.
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After bindi, tilak row, Lenskart releases dress code allowing religious symbols: 'Part of who we are'
Eyewear retailer Lenskart has released a revised in-store style guide affirming that religious and cultural symbols are permitted, following allegations from employees and social media users that earlier guidelines led to penalties during audits.
Lenskart Issues Revised Dress Code Emphasising Inclusion After Row Over Religious Symbols | 📰 LatestLY
Lenskart released its in-store style guide after backlash over alleged bias against Hindu symbols. The company said religious markers like ‘bindi, tilak, hijab and turban’ are allowed. CEO Peyush Bansal called the old document ‘outdated’ and admitted it had an ‘incorrect line’. 📰 Lenskart Issues Revised Dress Code Emphasising Inclusion After Row Over Religious Symbols.
Lenskart bindi-hijab storm refuses to die down despite CEO's clarification. Here's why
Despite clarifications by Lenskart CEO Peyush Bansal that the dress code was outdated and not reflective of current policy, outrage has only intensified. Calls for boycotting Lenskart are growing louder. The Lenskart document, which disallowed tilak, kalawa and sindoor while permitting hijab, has been slammed as discriminatory and anti-Hindu. Later on Saturday, Lenskart issued an apology.
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom Lenskart apologizes to those offended by past communications. Premium eyewear company Lenskart made a major announcement on Saturday (April 18, 2026). The company stated that from now on, employees at all its stores can wear any religious or cultural identity, including bindi, tilak, sindoor, kalava, mangalsutra, kada, turban, and hijab. Along with this announcement, Lenskart also …
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