GKB Opticals

GKB Opticals
IndustryRetailing, Eyewear
FoundedIndia, 1959
HeadquartersKolkata
Area served
India
ProductsPrescription Lens
ParentGKB Group
WebsiteGkboptic.com

GKB Optic is an Indian retailer of optical products, and operates a chain of retail stores in India.


History

The company was founded by Brijendra Kumar Gupta.[1] Headquartered in Kolkata, the company has over 70 stores across India[2] and employs over 600 people.

In 1959, the company set up its first retail outlet in Gariahat, Kolkata.

In 2010, Essilor acquired GKB Opticals Limited to form GKB Optic Technologies.[3]

References

  1. ^ IN, FashionNetwork com. "GKB Opticals expands retail presence in Mumbai". FashionNetwork.com. Retrieved 9 February 2023.
  2. ^ "VIEW OTHER COMPANY BRIEFS Style hits Mumbai with GKB's trendy eyewear". Agency FAQs. Archived from the original on 13 September 2012. Retrieved 27 May 2011.
  3. ^ "Essilor third quarter erport 2010". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 22 October 2024.