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Namita Thapar reveals her Shark Tank India investment delivered 9X returns in 14 months and 750% growth

Namita Thapar reveals her Shark Tank India investment delivered 9X returns in 14 months and 750% growth

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4 min readMumbaiUpdated: May 7, 2026 08:34 PM IST Last year, one of the most on-brand pitches unfolded on Shark Tank India when the husband-wife founders of the demi-fine jewellery brand Palmonas appeared on the show. After several rounds of discussion and negotiation, Namita Thapar stood out for her sharp deal-making approach, leaving her fellow ‘sharks’ surprised as she pushed back firmly during the negotiations. The brand, co-owned by actor Shraddha Kapoor, went on to become one of the season’s most talked-about investments. 9X returns in 14 months A year later, Namita Thapar shared an update on Instagram, revealing strong returns from her investment. Posting a photo with Pallavi, the co-founder of Palmonas, she wrote: “Devil wears PALMONAS I got almost 9X returns in 14 months, 750% growth in my @sharktank.india investment !!! Whoa I did a PARTIAL exit from PALMONAS @palmonas_official Season 4, to show the world the magic of my female founder Pallavi & of my favourite show Shark Tank India, a platform that has contributed so much towards the journeys of Indian …

Namita Thapar reveals how her Shark Tank India Season 2 bet hit a Rs 15 crore revenue peak | Television News

Namita Thapar reveals how her Shark Tank India Season 2 bet hit a Rs 15 crore revenue peak | Television News

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4 min readKochiApr 24, 2026 09:23 PM IST Shark Tank India recently wrapped up its fifth season with total commitments amounting to Rs 94.88 crore. The business reality television series is no longer just about entrepreneurs securing investments for their enterprises; it is also an ideal platform for startups to showcase their products and services and capture consumers’ attention, thereby improving their performance. Recently, Namita Thapar, the executive director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals and one of the only four entrepreneurs to have appeared on all five seasons of the show as a ‘shark’, took to social media to share the success story of MindPeers that started as a small venture but has grown into a much larger company over time since its appearance on Shark Tank India in its second season in 2023. Also Read | ‘Nysa and I were fighting, struggled with each other for 3 years’: Kajol on difficulty in bonding with daughter What is MindPeers? Founded by Kanika Agarwal in January 2020 in New Delhi, MindPeers is a platform that matches people with …

Namita Thapar hits back at trolls after being abused for reel on health benefits of namaz

Namita Thapar hits back at trolls after being abused for reel on health benefits of namaz

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3 min readChennaiApr 20, 2026 01:47 PM IST Namita Thapar, Shark Tank India judge, entrepreneur, and Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, became the target of trolls after she posted a video talking about the health benefits of namaz. The post resulted in Namita and her mother being called names online, as they faced brutal criticism and trolling. Now, the entrepreneur has blasted trolls and argued how no one had a problem when she spoke about the benefits of Surya Namaskar. She said, “Peeche teen hafte se mujhe log r***i bula rahe hain non stop aur meri darling mom ko bhi gande gande naam de rahe hain for what? For making a reel on health benefits of namaz? I am a healthcare professional. Maine itne saare Hindu religions par reel banayi hai, unke health benefits par…har Yoga day pe asanas, specially Surya Namaskar ke reels banati hoon, tab toh kisi ne kuch nahi kaha (For the past three weeks, people have been calling me a prostitute non-stop, and even my dear mother has been subjected to …

Namita Thapar hits back at trolls abusing her, her mom over video on health benefits of Namaz: ‘God’s watching you all’

Namita Thapar hits back at trolls abusing her, her mom over video on health benefits of Namaz: ‘God’s watching you all’

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In March, Shark Tank India judge, entrepreneur and Emcure Pharmaceuticals Executive Director Namita Thapar shared a video explaining the health benefits of namaz. The post sparked backlash online, and Namita has now addressed the criticism, revealing that she has been facing abuse for the past three weeks while also clarifying her stance. Shark Tank India’s Namita Thapar hits back at trolls abusing her for making video on health benefits of Namaz. Namita Thapar hits back at trolls abusing her for video on health benefits of Namaz On Monday, Namita took to X and shared a video addressing the hate towards her Namaz video. She said, “Peeche teen hafte se mujhe log r***i bula rahe hain non stop aur meri darling mom ko bhi gande gande naam de rahe hain for what? For making a reel on health benefits of Namaz? I am a healthcare professional. Maine itne saare Hindu religions par reel banayi hai, unke health benefits par…har Yoga day pe asanas, specially Surya Namaskar ke reels banati hoon, tab toh kisi ne kuch nahi …

Namita Thapar tells Shark Tank India founder to shut his business, declares ‘India doesn’t have the sensibility’ for not littering | Television News

Namita Thapar tells Shark Tank India founder to shut his business, declares ‘India doesn’t have the sensibility’ for not littering | Television News

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3 min readChennaiUpdated: Mar 7, 2026 12:11 PM IST The latest episode of Shark Tank India saw founder Nihal Raheja introduce his brand of pocket ashtrays called Stubb. The entrepreneur from Dharamshala admitted to being an occasional smoker and shared how he got the idea of introducing pocket ashtrays in India after his visit to Japan, where residents carry their garbage with them. He asked for Rs 25 lakh for 5% equity in the company. He set his product price at Rs 349 and shared that he started the business in January. While the Sharks were impressed with Nihal’s intention to keep the mountains and India clean through his brand, they all agreed that this isn’t a serious business and that Indians, at large, aren’t too particular about picking up after themselves, so making them carry their own litter is next to impossible, especially when the product is priced at Rs 349. Namita Thapar was the first Shark to opt out and she said, “I am out, it is our duty to tell you to …

From ‘brink of failure’ to Rs 1,500 crore: Namita Thapar reveals her most profitable Shark Tank India bet | Television News

From ‘brink of failure’ to Rs 1,500 crore: Namita Thapar reveals her most profitable Shark Tank India bet | Television News

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3 min readMumbaiMar 1, 2026 09:00 PM IST On Shark Tank India Season 5, Namita Thapar has emerged as the second-highest investing ‘shark’. In the latest season, the Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals has invested Rs 12.4 crore across 19 deals so far. In a recent episode, Namita reflected on her top investments from the past four seasons. Speaking about one of her standout bets, she revealed that The Bear House, a clothing brand she backed, has grown from a Rs 100 crore valuation last year to Rs 1,500 crore today. Across the last four seasons, Namita Thapar has made 137 offers in total, converting 111 of them into closed deals. Her total capital deployment stands at Rs 48.6 crore. Talking about her top investments, Namita said, “For me, the most important is the founder, the hunger they have, do they have humility, and do I really want to be a part of their journey. Now, when I reflect on my top investments, Bear House from season 3 would be one, Janitri from season 2 …

26-year-old Shark Tank India pitcher who flirted with Namita Thapar and sat on the floor to win over ‘Sharks’

26-year-old Shark Tank India pitcher who flirted with Namita Thapar and sat on the floor to win over ‘Sharks’

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Shark Tank India 5 has given a platform to many entrepreneurs and while some have managed to win over the ‘sharks,’ others have failed to make an impact. However, one pitcher stood out this season: 26-year-old entrepreneur Yash Kalra from Kota, who secured an investment of Rs 2 crore for his oats brand, GOAT Life. While Yash bagged the deal from Anupam Mittal and Aman Gupta, he broke the internet for flirting with Namita Thapar and sitting down on the floor, refusing to budge till he got a deal with the judges. Achieving his dream on his fifth attempt, Yash has come a long way, and in an exclusive interview with SCREEN, he revisited that journey. ‘Achieved by dreams on fifth attempt’ Talking about his Shark Tank India 5 experience, Yash said, “The whole experience was fun. We had been applying for years, and this was the fifth time. It felt like a dream come true being there; it absolutely went well. Before entering the tank, I was jumping, doing push-ups just to feel comfortable. …

‘Tastes like chemical’: Namita Thapar slams beverage brand 3 Sisters; Viraj Bahl-Varun Alagh question ‘cluttered’ vision | Television News

‘Tastes like chemical’: Namita Thapar slams beverage brand 3 Sisters; Viraj Bahl-Varun Alagh question ‘cluttered’ vision | Television News

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The ‘sharks’ of Shark Tank India have adopted a far more scrutinising approach this season. That cautious stance was evident in the latest episode, where two of the three pitchers left without a deal. Among them were the founders of beverage brand 3 Sisters, who appeared on Shark Tank India Season 5 to showcase their product range but failed to convince the ‘sharks’ to invest in their company. In fact, the brand’s product variations drew sharp feedback and pointed criticism from Varun Alagh, Viraj Bahl, Vineeta Singh, Namita Thapar, and Kunal Bahl. 3 Sisters is a new-age beverage brand specialising in non-alcoholic beers. The company began with three flavours and has since expanded its portfolio to include multiple sub-brands. It has also diversified into party mixers and flavoured sodas. Founded by Mumbai-based entrepreneurs Manish Kanunga, Nimish Solanki, Akshay Solanki, and Sanjay Prasad Bari, the team entered Shark Tank India seeking an investment of Rs 3 crore for 2.5% equity, valuing the company at Rs 120 crore. Also Read: Anupam Mittal calls stubborn Shark Tank India …

Shark Tank India founders bagged deal with Namita Thapar, Anupam Mittal after breaking down on show; saw a 2.5x jump in sales: ‘People recognise me everywhere now” | Television News

Shark Tank India founders bagged deal with Namita Thapar, Anupam Mittal after breaking down on show; saw a 2.5x jump in sales: ‘People recognise me everywhere now” | Television News

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Pet food brand founder Nootie’s founders, who appeared on Shark Tank India 5 a few weeks back, witnessed emotions running high during their pitch. While one of the founders, Akshay Mahendru, got emotional as he fumbled during the pitch, his gesture for stray dogs left the Sharks quite impressed. Eventually, Akshay, his brother, and father managed to bag a deal from Namita Thapar and Anupam Mittal. They received an investment of Rs 1 crore for 4 percent equity and Rs 1 crore royalty until they recoup their money. Looking back at their Shark Tank India 5 experience, Akshay Mahendru spoke to SCREEN about the growth they witnessed after featuring on the show. He also lauded Namita and Anupam for looking after them. Talking about their Shark Tank India 5 experience, Akshay said, “The experience was very nice, it was exciting. I have been in this industry for a very long time, and Shark Tank is like the epitome of achieving something in life. Being in front of the Sharks and the entire country, showing your …

Shark Tank India’s Namita Thapar opens up about anxiety on Indian Idol 16, Aman Gupta says, ‘Thank God we don’t judge…’ | Television News

Shark Tank India’s Namita Thapar opens up about anxiety on Indian Idol 16, Aman Gupta says, ‘Thank God we don’t judge…’ | Television News

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Shark Tank India 5 judges Aman Gupta, Anupam Mittal, and Namita Thapar will grace the Republic Day special episode of Indian Idol 16. A few glimpses from the episode have already been unveiled, showing Aman Gupta and fellow ‘sharks’ having fun with the Indian Idol judges. In a video, Aditya Narayan, Shaan, Anupam Mittal, Namita Thapar, Badshah, Vishal Dadlani, and Aman Gupta are seen posing. Sharing the video, Aman wrote in the caption, “Thank God we don’t judge Indian Idol… warna ‘Aap Mumbai se jaa sakte hain’ bolke humme nikal dete. Yahaan pitch nahi, sur milte hain. Sharks at Indian Idol on 26 Jan, Republic Day Special Episode.” Commenting on the post, Badshah wrote, “Reach aayegi.” Another fan commented, “Sharks of business x Sharks of music, waiting for this episode!” Also Read: Aman Gupta takes a dig at Anupam Mittal after he flaunts his 5 million-user database: ‘Lehenge thodi bikenge iss par’ In the episode, Namita Thapar got emotional talking about her personal experience with anxiety and self-doubt. After witnessing an emotional performance by a …