Vineeta Singh, CEO and co-founder of SUGAR Cosmetics, has expressed her admiration for fellow "Shark Tank India" judge Namita Thapar, referring to her as her "boldest, most badass friend". This acknowledgment highlights the strong bond between the two women entrepreneurs who have been part of the show since its inception.

Singh's comments came during a recent podcast appearance with Thapar, where they discussed various aspects of their lives, including Thapar's pre-menopause journey, the effects of menopause, and the importance of women supporting women. Singh shared how much she respects and adores her friend. She also jokingly said that if someone trolls Thapar as 'papa ki pari', she would turn the remark into T-shirts. Singh went on to say that Thapar brings out a lot of courage in women, including Singh herself.

Thapar, the Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, responded to Singh's words with a heartfelt note on social media, praising Singh's intellect and resilience. She also lauded Singh's generosity and the impact of women supporting each other. Thapar stated that the two of them redefine what sisterhood looks like. She further added that it takes kind women to lift, support, celebrate and empower other women.

The camaraderie between Singh and Thapar extends beyond the "Shark Tank India" set. They have often spoken about balancing their personal and professional lives. On International Women's Day, they shared a powerful message against body shaming, emphasizing self-love and respect for all bodies.

Both Singh and Thapar are accomplished businesswomen with impressive educational backgrounds. Singh holds a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from IIT Madras and an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad. Thapar earned an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business. Their diverse experiences and perspectives make them valuable assets to "Shark Tank India," where they evaluate and invest in emerging startups.

"Shark Tank India" premiered its fifth season on January 5, 2026. The show continues to be a platform for entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas to a panel of investors, known as Sharks. This season features a mix of returning and new judges, including Aman Gupta, Anupam Mittal, Peyush Bansal, Ritesh Agarwal, Amit Jain, Kunal Bahl, Viraj Bahl, Mohit Yadav, Shaily Mehrotra, Hardik Kothiya and Kanika Tekriwal. The show is known for its candid feedback and rigorous scrutiny of startups.