Specsmakers
Specsmakers is an Indian eyewear brand and optical retail chain based in Chennai. It sells eyeglasses, sunglasses and contact lenses through a large store network in South India and online.
| Founded | 2007 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Pratik Shah |
| Headquarters | Chennai, India |
| Stores | 275+ (company figure) |
| Website | specsmakers.in |
What is Specsmakers?
Specsmakers is an eyewear brand and optical chain headquartered in Chennai, India, led by founder and chief executive Pratik Shah. The company uses the line Crafting Better Vision Since 2007 and describes itself as one of India's fastest growing eyewear brands.
Products and positioning
The range covers prescription eyeglasses for men, women and children, sunglasses including prescription, tinted and polarised options, and contact lenses from brands such as Acuvue, Bausch and Lomb and Seed. Accessories include computer and reading glasses, night drive glasses and lens care products. Its Blue Zero glasses are marketed as protective lenses for screen use.
Distribution
Specsmakers grew as a physical optical chain, with around 260 stores in South India by 2020, and now cites more than 275 stores. It also sells online with a virtual try on, and recruits partners through a franchise programme.
Why it matters
Specsmakers is one of the regional chains competing in India's fast growing organised eyewear market, combining value pricing with a dense store network outside the largest metros.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Specsmakers from?
Specsmakers is an Indian eyewear chain headquartered in Chennai, with most of its stores in South India.
What does Specsmakers sell?
It sells eyeglasses, sunglasses, contact lenses and eyewear accessories in stores and online.