Shark Tank India is back with Season 5, premiering on January 5, 2026, on Sony Entertainment Television and SonyLIV. The show continues to be a platform where entrepreneurs pitch their innovative ideas to a panel of investors, known as Sharks, for funding and mentorship. This season introduces fresh faces alongside returning Sharks, promising a blend of experience and new perspectives.
Returning Sharks:
Several familiar Sharks are making a comeback this season. These include:
- Anupam Mittal (Founder and Director of Shaadi.com) A veteran Shark since Season 1, Anupam's net worth is around ₹185 crore.
- Aman Gupta (Co-founder and CMO of boAt): Known for his grasp of the D2C space and brand-building, Aman's estimated net worth is ₹720 crore.
- Namita Thapar (Executive Director at Emcure Pharmaceuticals): A consistent presence on the show, Namita's net worth is approximately ₹640 crore.
- Vineeta Singh (Co-founder and CEO of SUGAR Cosmetics): Vineeta's net worth is reported to be around ₹300 crore.
- Peyush Bansal (Co-founder and CEO of Lenskart): Peyush's net worth is estimated at ₹610 crore.
- Ritesh Agarwal (Founder and Group CEO of OYO): With a net worth of around ₹16,000 crore, Ritesh is the wealthiest Shark on the panel.
- Kunal Bahl (Co-founder of Snapdeal and Titan Capital): Kunal's net worth is estimated to be ₹900 crore.
- Viraj Bahl (Founder and MD of Veeba Consumer Products): Viraj's net worth is estimated to be between ₹200 crore and ₹300 crore.
- Amit Jain (Co-founder and CEO of CarDekho and InsuranceDekho): Amit's net worth is around ₹2,900 crore.
New Sharks:
Season 5 welcomes several new Sharks, bringing diverse expertise and investment strategies. These include:
- Varun Alagh (CEO and Co-founder of Honasa Consumer Ltd., parent company of Mamaearth): Varun's net worth is estimated at ₹5,900 crore.
- Mohit Yadav (Co-founder of Minimalist): While his personal net worth isn't public, Minimalist's acquisition by Hindustan Unilever suggests a significant payout.
- Shaily Mehrotra (CEO of Fixderma India): Although her personal net worth is not public, Fixderma India's valuation is around ₹187 crore.
- Hardik Kothiya (Founder of Rayzon Solar): One of India's youngest billionaires, Hardik's estimated net worth is around ₹3,970 crore.
- Kanika Tekriwal (Founder of JetSetGo Aviation): Kanika's net worth is estimated to be around ₹420 crore.
- Pratham Mittal (Founder of Masters' Union and Tetr College of Business): Pratham's net worth has not been publicly disclosed.
Shark Tank India Season 5 promises a dynamic mix of seasoned investors and fresh perspectives, offering entrepreneurs a valuable opportunity to secure funding and guidance. The show will air on Sony Entertainment Television and stream on SonyLIV.
