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‘Aise 5 business khade kar sakta hu’: Aman Gupta scolds Shark Tank India 5 pitchers who sought Rs 2.5 crore in funding for startup built with Rs 47 lakh | Television News

‘Aise 5 business khade kar sakta hu’: Aman Gupta scolds Shark Tank India 5 pitchers who sought Rs 2.5 crore in funding for startup built with Rs 47 lakh | Television News

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Aman Gupta has established himself as one of the most gutsy judges on Shark Tank India 5. The former CMO of boAt has backed several startups whose founders were struggling to sustain their businesses. Earlier this week, Aman invested Rs 2 crore in a loss-making company, taking his investment commitment total to Rs 22 crore. However, he is not generous with every pitch. In the latest episode, Aman pulled up the founders of packaging brand EzPac for what he described as an unrealistic ask. EzPac is an affordable packaging brand that caters to businesses requiring small quantities of packaging material. The founders claim to operate profitably using proprietary machinery. During their pitch, they also reminded Vineeta Singh that they had previously provided services to her company, Sugar Cosmetics. Seeking to scale their operations online, the brothers appeared on Shark Tank India Season 5, asking for Rs 2.5 crore in exchange for 5 percent equity, valuing the company at Rs 50 crore. Also Read: Aman Gupta invests Rs 2 cr in Shark Tank India 5 pitcher’s …

Aman Gupta warns Shark Tank pitchers ‘game over kar dunga’ if he doesn’t speak the truth, Kunal Bahl questions their ‘financial intelligence’ | Television News

Aman Gupta warns Shark Tank pitchers ‘game over kar dunga’ if he doesn’t speak the truth, Kunal Bahl questions their ‘financial intelligence’ | Television News

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4 min readNew DelhiFeb 17, 2026 04:55 PM IST Shark Tank India is currently in its fifth season and the latest episode of the show saw two pitchers from Bengaluru with their PC gaming peripherals company, Kreo. The pitchers, Ishan Sukul and Himanshu Gupta, came in with the claims that they had made sales of Rs 70 crore in the last three years, which drew a loud gasp from Vineeta Singh. The pitchers then asked for a Rs 200 crore valuation and offered a 1 percent stake in the company in exchange for Rs 2 crore. Aman Gupta shared that his company had also entered the same market but they withdrew after they realised that this was a declining market, but the pitchers argued that this was not the case as they believed that the market is on the rise. “That is your point of view but it is actually declining,” shared Aman. When Namita asked them about their marketing, the pitchers shared that apart from the regular channels, they have a strong presence on …

Shark Tank India 5 pitchers remind Kunal Bahl of ‘local property dealer’, ask ‘aap pe trust kaise aayega’: ‘Name reminds of a fraud company’ | Television News

Shark Tank India 5 pitchers remind Kunal Bahl of ‘local property dealer’, ask ‘aap pe trust kaise aayega’: ‘Name reminds of a fraud company’ | Television News

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4 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Feb 12, 2026 05:17 PM IST Shark Tank India Season 5 recently saw a real estate venture which claimed that they are going to revolutionise the concept of ‘fractional’ ownership in India. The two founders from Bengaluru described their company, PropFTX, as a “digital real estate investment platform” where people can buy a small fraction of a large property, along with other parties, and enjoy rental yield. However, the sharks pointed out various flaws in the business model and Kunal Bahl was quick to point out that their company’s name would remind people of a “fraud company” from the US whose founder is currently serving jail time. Rajeev Chhabra and Varun Singhi, the founders of PropFTX came in seeking Rs 1 crore in exchange for 1.5 percent of the company, valuing it at Rs 66.67 crore. Their company is still in its pre-revenue stage. Varun Alagh asked how their model works and the founders explained that if there is a property worth Rs 100 crore, they can divide the fractions between …

‘Bura lagta hai?’: Anupam Mittal asks ‘underachieving’ Shark Tank India 5 pitchers with Aadhar, BharatPe, CoWin experience | Television News

‘Bura lagta hai?’: Anupam Mittal asks ‘underachieving’ Shark Tank India 5 pitchers with Aadhar, BharatPe, CoWin experience | Television News

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3 min readNew DelhiFeb 11, 2026 12:51 PM IST It’s not often that you see the judges of Shark Tank India are lost for words. They witness many ridiculous pitches and over-the-top contestants, but they almost always have something to say. During the latest episode of season 5, a group of three contestants shocked the judges when they announced their educational and professional backgrounds. Their product got attached to this star-studded resume, and the judges could be seen taking a keen interest in what they had to offer. Aviral Gupta, Vidit Sadana, and Syed Uzair Ahmed pitched their product CotoPay to the judges. What this product essentially does is create online payment vouchers, which can be programmed and used for specific expenses a company might incur. First they were asked about their background, and Aviral said he completed his schooling at Doon School, Dehradun, before going to London Business School. He was also a part of the founding team of BharatPe. ALSO READ: Shark Tank India 5 pitcher asks Anupam Mittal if shaadi.com guarantees safety …

Shark Tank India 5 invests over Rs 61 crore in startups; Aman Gupta outspends all ‘sharks’ with Rs 18.2 crore spree | Television News

Shark Tank India 5 invests over Rs 61 crore in startups; Aman Gupta outspends all ‘sharks’ with Rs 18.2 crore spree | Television News

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4 min readMumbaiFeb 8, 2026 06:30 PM IST Shark Tank India 5 has been on air for a month now, and the season has showcased several ‘sharks’ in their most aggressive avatars yet. Among them, Aman Gupta has emerged as the most fearless. Beyond his sharp remarks and firm stand on the show, Aman has taken the biggest risks this season by backing sectors he had not previously explored. By placing bold bets on promising founders, he has also made the highest number of investments so far. Shark Tank India 5 – Investment Snapshot So Far From a total capital pool of Rs 100 crore, the ‘sharks’ have committed investments worth Rs 61.48 crore so far. Of the 66 pitches presented until Thursday, 40 founders secured deals. Aman Gupta has invested in 17 ventures to date, committing a total of Rs 18.2 crore. With this, he has emerged as the ‘shark’ with the highest investment outlay so far this season. Also Read: Shark Tank India pitcher quit Rs 50 lakh job to start a momo …

‘God bless you’: Why Viraj Bahl is financially supporting Shark Tank India 5 pitcher even though he’s not an investor | Television News

‘God bless you’: Why Viraj Bahl is financially supporting Shark Tank India 5 pitcher even though he’s not an investor | Television News

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5 min readMumbaiFeb 2, 2026 07:47 PM IST xStep founder Dr Parag Gad from Bengaluru appeared on Shark Tank India 5 a few weeks back. Dr Parag brought to the tank a mobility device that helped in treating paralysis and cerebral palsy. Sharing how he had been working on the device for 17 years, Parag came with an ask of Rs 1 crore for 1 percent equity and with an ambition to take this Made In India technology to the world. While the device impressed all five Sharks, Dr Parag managed to bag a three-Shark deal with Namita Thapar, Kunal Bahl, and Vineeta Singh for Rs 1 crore at 6 percent equity. Now, in an exclusive interview with SCREEN, the founder revealed that despite not giving him an offer, Viraj Bahl has given him financial support. Talking about his Shark Tank India experience, Dr Parag said, “It was quite surreal, it’s a very different situation you are put in. You are presenting something so personal to the rest of the country, and the Sharks are …

Aman Gupta snaps at Kunal Bahl on Shark Tank India, says ‘don’t make decisions on my behalf’: ‘I’m fine alone’ | Television News

Aman Gupta snaps at Kunal Bahl on Shark Tank India, says ‘don’t make decisions on my behalf’: ‘I’m fine alone’ | Television News

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The new season of Shark Tank India is underway and in the latest episode, the show saw the Indian footwear brand Gully Labs, who were looking for their fourth round of investment. The brand already has a strong foothold on social media and is looking to expand their business. The ‘sharks’ fought extra hard while trying to secure a place in the company’s future. Founders Arjun Singh and Animesh Mishra started the pitch with a couple of dance numbers, where traditional dance forms were performed by dancers wearing the Gully Labs shoes. The sharks were impressed by this display and were all very appreciative of the designs that were being showcased. Aman Gupta and Kunal Bahl slowly revealed that they know the founders from before, as the two had pitched this brand to them during the initial stages of the company. Exclusive | Shark Tank India pitcher sold wife’s jewellery, took loan for kids’ brand; Aman Gupta told him to shut it down, he says he won’t Aman was quick to compliment the idea behind …

Shark Tank India 5 pitchers with 3 IIT and 2 IIM degrees call Sharks ‘bad investors’ as they walk away with no deal | Television News

Shark Tank India 5 pitchers with 3 IIT and 2 IIM degrees call Sharks ‘bad investors’ as they walk away with no deal | Television News

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The latest episode of Shark Tank India 5 saw a match-off between two stock trading platforms. Despite having founders with an illustrious educational background, the first trading company, Sovrenn, lost out on the deal. During their pitch, Kanika Tekriwal also shared how, coming from a Marwari home, she was often discouraged from gambling or investing in the share market. ‘Sharks’ Aman Gupta, Kunal Bahl, and Anupam Mittal also raised concerns over the brand not integrating AI into their roadmap. Sovrenn is a stock discovery, analysis, tracking, and learning platform that also promotes financial literacy. Founded by Akriti Swaroop, Aditya Joshi, and Apoorva Joshi, the company only provides consolidated data, but doesn’t play the advisory role of trading in the stock market. The company was started in 2023 and has more than 1.25 lakh subscribers today. Being fully bootstrapped, the founders came into the tank with an idea to expand. They asked for an investment of Rs 1 crore for 1 percent equity, placing the company’s valuation at Rs 100 crores. Also Read: Kanika Tekriwal battled …

Shark Tank India pitcher loses out on funding on his fifth attempt, Aman Gupta calls him ‘pagal aadmi’ | Television News

Shark Tank India pitcher loses out on funding on his fifth attempt, Aman Gupta calls him ‘pagal aadmi’ | Television News

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As Shark Tank India 5 enters its third week, the total investments committed on the show have been worth Rs 32.90 crores. Out of the 30 pitches, 18 founders have bagged a deal, while 12 have not succeeded. Amongst the 12 to lose out on investment is Wrestlefanent founder Nikunj Walia from Delhi. 32-year-old Nikunj has been a crazy wrestling fan all his life, and he converted his passion into a business. However, his idea didn’t seem to appeal to the Sharks, while Aman Gupta declared him mad right as he entered the tank, Vineeta Singh also highlighted a huge gap in the founder accepting the reality of his business. Kunal Bahl also reminisced about his fondness towards WWE; however, all the Sharks declared the business as ‘not investible’. What is Wrestlefanent? Founded by Delhi’s Nikunj Walia, Wrestlefanent is a fan engagement platform that helps wrestling lovers to become an active and engaged community. They conduct fan festivals, gaming leagues, celebrity meets, and more. They also make B2B content. Bringing this passionate business onto the …

‘Ugly’ ads and no clinical trials: Shark Tank pitchers get rejected despite Rs 51 cr revenue, Kunal Bahl says ‘pehle vishvas banao’ | Television News

‘Ugly’ ads and no clinical trials: Shark Tank pitchers get rejected despite Rs 51 cr revenue, Kunal Bahl says ‘pehle vishvas banao’ | Television News

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The latest season of Shark Tank India is running ahead full steam and has given the fans some memorable moments. In the eleventh episode of this Shark Tank India 5, the fans saw three entrepreneurs, Tanishk Pandey, Astha Jain, and Pawanjot Kaur, pitch two of their brands — Ayuvya and ImFresh — to the ‘sharks’. The panel was made up of Aman Gupta, Namita Thapar, Vineeta Singh, Kunal Bahl, and Ritesh Agarwal. The pitch started off on the right foot, and the young businessman impressed the ‘sharks’ with the economic achievements of their brand.  The three introduced themselves as Astha recited the story of how they all first met. She told the judges that she met Pawanjot while studying at Punjab Engineering College and that the two had wanted to create something of their own since the first day. Tanishk, the man behind the creative side of the company, came into the picture later, and Astha and he actually got married soon. The three of them revealed that they are looking for Rs 1 crore …