Shark Tank India is back for its fifth season with a bigger and more diverse panel of investors ready to back India’s most ambitious startups. Season 5 is set to premiere on January 5, 2026, on Sony Entertainment Television and will also stream on SonyLIV.
This season features a mix of familiar faces who have become fan favorites and a fresh wave of investors bringing new industry expertise to the tank. From tech founders to leaders in consumer goods and renewable energy, these sharks bring deep business experience and serious capital to the show.
Sharks, Their Brands & Net Worth
Here’s the lineup of sharks confirmed for Season 5, along with their core businesses and estimated net worths:
✔️ Anupam Mittal – Founder & Director of Shaadi.com; net worth ~₹185 crore.
✔️ Aman Gupta – Co‑founder & CMO of boAt; net worth ~₹720 crore.
✔️ Vineeta Singh – Co‑founder & CEO of SUGAR Cosmetics; net worth ~₹300 crore.
✔️ Namita Thapar – Executive Director at Emcure Pharmaceuticals; net worth ~₹640 crore.
✔️ Peyush Bansal – Co‑founder & CEO of Lenskart; net worth ~₹610 crore.
✔️ Ritesh Agarwal – Founder & Group CEO of OYO; net worth ~₹16,000 crore (richest shark).
✔️ Kunal Bahl – Co‑founder of Snapdeal & Titan Capital; net worth ~₹900 crore.
✔️ Viraj Bahl – Founder & MD of Veeba Consumer Products; net worth ~₹200‑300 crore.
✔️ Amit Jain – CEO & Co‑founder of CarDekho & InsuranceDekho; net worth ~₹2,900 crore.
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New Sharks Joining This Season:
🔹 Varun Alagh – CEO & Co‑founder of Honasa Consumer Ltd (Mamaearth & The Derma Co); net worth ~₹5,900 crore.
🔹 Mohit Yadav – Co‑founder of Minimalist (acquired by HUL); exact net worth undisclosed but significant.
🔹 Shaily Mehrotra – CEO of Fixderma India; company valued ~₹187 crore.
🔹 Hardik Kothiya – Founder of Rayzon Solar; net worth ~₹3,970 crore.
🔹 Kanika Tekriwal – Founder of JetSetGo Aviation; net worth ~₹420 crore.
🔹 Pratham Mittal – Founder of Masters’ Union & Tetr College of Business; net worth not publicly disclosed.
Together, this panel represents some of the most influential business minds in India, spanning sectors like technology, consumer products, pharma, aviation, renewable energy, and digital platforms.
Where and When to Watch
Shark Tank India Season 5 premieres January 5, 2026 on Sony Entertainment Television and will be available for streaming on SonyLIV.
Entrepreneurs across the country will once again get the chance to pitch original ideas to this star‑studded panel for funding, mentorship, and valuable guidance.
