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‘India ka jalwa’: Anupam Mittal impressed by Shark Tank India pitchers’ ‘jugaad’; Aman Gupta dismisses their product as ‘very basic’ | Television News

‘India ka jalwa’: Anupam Mittal impressed by Shark Tank India pitchers’ ‘jugaad’; Aman Gupta dismisses their product as ‘very basic’ | Television News

For the first time on Shark Tank India Season 5, an all-male Sharks panel appeared during the campus special episode. Other than the usual Sharks, Kunal Bahl, Anupam Mittal, Aman Gupta, and Mohit Yadav, Pratham Mittal also joined the tank for this special episode. While they were all mind blown with the ideas and confidence that young entrepreneurs brought to the show, a few ideas also didn’t quite appeal to them. Unfortunately, the 22-year-old founders of My Perro had to walk out of the tank without a deal. In fact, they received strong feedback from Aman Gupta, who advised them to cut down the production cost of their product. What is My Perro? My Perro is a smart collar device for monitoring pets. It monitors their health, GPS, and activity 24×7 from anywhere in the world. Founded by 22-year-olds — Saiprasad Pandilwar from Nanded and Manan Vyas from Indore — My Perro is currently in its prototype stage. Saiprasad and Manas are students of Vellore Institute of Technology, and in their final year of Computer …

Shark Tank India pitcher, who let go of Rs 1 cr salary to start business, blames ‘sharks’ of low expectations, Aman Gupta says ‘Aap alag ho’  | Television News

Shark Tank India pitcher, who let go of Rs 1 cr salary to start business, blames ‘sharks’ of low expectations, Aman Gupta says ‘Aap alag ho’  | Television News

On the latest episode of Shark Tank India 5, the founder and MD of Rayzon Solar, Hardik Kothiya, appeared as the new Shark alongside Namita Thapar, Anupam Mittal, Aman Gupta, and Kunal Bahl. In the episode, the Sharks met with an interesting founder, Pankaj Pandey of Green Avaratn, whose expressions impressed Namita, and his communication skills were lauded by Anupam Mittal. The founder refused to accept a deal offered by Hardik; instead, he tried to sell the company on the show. Green Avartan is a solid waste recycling company that converts waste into a high-value resource. They are trying to create a green legacy. They collect, sort, and process scrap material and produce useful resources from it. Founded by a couple from Madhya Pradesh, Pankaj and Kiran Pandey, the company’s profitable standing impressed the Sharks. On the show, Pankaj asked for an investment of Rs 1 crore in return for 5 percent equity, valuing the company at Rs 20 crores. Also Read: ‘Aman Gupta said I was doing time pass’: Shark Tank India pitcher on …

Aman Gupta tries on a lipstick, castigates Shark Tank India pitcher for ‘very bad pitch’; Anupam Mittal, Vineeta Singh ink the deal | Television News

Aman Gupta tries on a lipstick, castigates Shark Tank India pitcher for ‘very bad pitch’; Anupam Mittal, Vineeta Singh ink the deal | Television News

On the latest episode of Shark Tank India 5, Kanika Tekriwal, Aman Gupta, Vineeta Singh, Anupam Mittal, and Namita Thapar were left mighty impressed with the founder of Ctruh. While Vineeta called his brand incredible, Kanika also loved the idea and said she would love to be his customer. However, Aman Gupta didn’t find the pitch to be very appealing. But impressed with the brand, Anupam and Vineeta inked a deal worth Rs 1 crore with the founder. Redefining shopping experiences, Ctruh is an AI-powered extended reality commerce studio. They give every business an immersive experience. It helps a realtor build a virtual tour of the property even before the building is built. It is cost-efficient and less time-consuming. Founded by Hyderabad’s Vinay Agastya, Ctruh was started in 2022. Also Read: ‘I missed the Olympics because of money’: Shark Tank India pitcher builds Rs 25 cr archery brand after being too poor to buy a bow The founder revealed that he has patented the 3D engine used for the platform, and asked for an investment …

Aman Gupta tells Shark Tank India pitchers ‘bhai mere liye to nahi hai’, calls Japanese-style pod hotels ‘useless concept’ | Television News

Aman Gupta tells Shark Tank India pitchers ‘bhai mere liye to nahi hai’, calls Japanese-style pod hotels ‘useless concept’ | Television News

On the latest episode of Shark Tank India 5, judges Aman Gupta, Anupam Mittal, Kunal Bahl, Namita Thapar, and Mohit Yadav witnessed pitchers from Delhi and Karnatak bring their pod hotel business to India. While they compared these versions to the pod hotels in Japan, both the brands – Nap Tap Go and BLR Pods, lost out on funding after they failed to convince the Sharks that this concept could scale in India. Nap Tap Go is a pod hotel providing hourly pods and flexible check-ins. It’s a budget hotel with high hygiene standards. Founded by Himanshu Shukla and Nitin Malhotra from Delhi, they came to the tank asking for an investment of Rs 2 crores in return for 2.5 percent equity, valuing their company at Rs 80 crores. When the founder spoke about selling a previous start-up at a Rs 45 crores valuation, the Sharks were impressed. Also Read: Rocket designer who sold her house to build business gets no deal on Shark Tank India, Anupam Mittal says it’s ‘average’ The Nap Tap Go …

Rocket designer who sold her house to build business gets no deal on Shark Tank India, Anupam Mittal says it’s ‘average’ | Television News

Rocket designer who sold her house to build business gets no deal on Shark Tank India, Anupam Mittal says it’s ‘average’ | Television News

On the latest episode of Shark Tank India 5, Sharks – Kunal Bahl, Vineeta Singh, Anupam Mittal, Namita Thapar, and Varun Alagh came across an emotional story from the founders of Little Cherry Mom. During the pitch, the founders revealed that they had sold off their house to build their business. While they impressed the Sharks with their products, the pitchers unfortunately failed to get a deal. Little Cherry Mom is a nutrition-focused food product brand for kids between the ages of 6 months and 12 years. Founded by Meerut’s Gaurav Goel and Jyoti Srivastava, the brand has managed to build a community of 2.5 lakhs mothers. They came on Shark Tank India 5, asking for an investment of Rs 75 lakhs in return for 3 percent equity, valuing their company at Rs 25 crores. Also Read: Aman Gupta’s ‘top’ investment on Shark Tank India, once valued at Rs 3.75 crore, is now a Rs 1,100 crore business While Gaurav and Jyoti’s story started on a great note, it soon took an emotional turn. During …

Shark Tank India pitchers built Rs 3 cr business without investing a rupee, ‘sharks’ call them ‘best salesmen’ but won’t invest: ‘Unfundable’ | Television News

Shark Tank India pitchers built Rs 3 cr business without investing a rupee, ‘sharks’ call them ‘best salesmen’ but won’t invest: ‘Unfundable’ | Television News

Namita Thapar has been the center of attention on this season of Shark Tank India. At the beginning of this season, GOAT Life’s founder flirted with her during his pitch, and in the latest episode of Shark Tank India 5, Namita Thapar was in for some flattery once again. During their pitch, the founder of F2 Fintech went on to laud Namita on various occasions during his pitch, and while he earned a compliment from the Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, he failed to bag a deal on the show. F2 Fintech is an AI-powered digital lending aggregator that allows one to compare their loan options. Through its AI bot, which guides users to the best loan option, the founders claimed to be the first to adopt this. Founded by Harpreet Singh and Abhinav Awal from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, the founders were lauded by the Sharks for their salesmanship. They came to the tank asking for an investment of Rs 1 crore in return for 3 percent equity, placing the company’s valuation at Rs 33.33 …

Aman Gupta dismisses Shark Tank India pitcher’s brand as ‘Labubu without teeth’, says, ‘aapko bandh karwa dunga’ | Television News

Aman Gupta dismisses Shark Tank India pitcher’s brand as ‘Labubu without teeth’, says, ‘aapko bandh karwa dunga’ | Television News

5 min readMumbaiMar 4, 2026 04:49 PM IST Shark Tank India 5 has been seeing the judges push boundaries with their investments, and in the latest episode of the show, Shaily Mehrotra also took a leap of faith on a brand that the other Sharks thought was not quite investible. Shaily gave the Mumbai-based founder a small investment to follow her passion, despite Aman Gupta discouraging the founder from continuing the business. Other Sharks also compared Shichisoru’s collectible soft toys to the viral Labubu doll. What is Shichisoru? Shichisoru is a creative collectible brand. It’s a cat inspired character driven universe. It caters to young adults in India. Founded by Maitrayee Koli from Mumbai, Shichisoru’s characters stem from Maitrayee’s personal story about self-love. Its a passion that the founder followed after leaving her engineering job. Asking for an investment of Rs 75 lakhs in return for 5 percent equity, Maitrayee valued her company at Rs 15 crores. Also Read: Shark Tank India pitcher reels in Anupam Mittal with Rs 100 cr business opportunity, drops him …

Aman Gupta questions Shark Tank India pitchers selling latex mattresses worth Rs 85000: ‘Toh doctors jhoot bol rahe hai?’ | Television News

Aman Gupta questions Shark Tank India pitchers selling latex mattresses worth Rs 85000: ‘Toh doctors jhoot bol rahe hai?’ | Television News

4 min readMumbaiUpdated: Feb 24, 2026 09:44 PM IST Shark Tank India Season 5 has witnessed over 100 pitches so far. While several entrepreneurs have impressed the judges, some have left the ‘sharks’ visibly irritated. In the latest episode, one such pitch came from the founders of mattress brand Kotson. The tension escalated after the founders questioned doctor-recommended mattresses, prompting Aman Gupta to push back strongly. Fellow sharks Kanika Tekriwal and Kunal Bahl also called out the founders for their lack of research. What is Kotson Mattresses? Kotson Mattresses is an organic latex mattress brand that is hypoallergenic and claims to offer orthopedic support and temperature regulation. The company also says its products help address sleep disorders. Founded by Krishna Priya Chava and Varshini Chava from Vijayawada, the brand was launched in June 2025 and has so far sold 90 mattresses. On Shark Tank India Season 5, the founders sought an investment of Rs 1.5 crore in exchange for 10 per cent equity, valuing the company at Rs 15 crore. Also Read: ‘Tune tamaasha kiya’: …

‘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

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 …

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

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 …