Shark Tank India 5 returns with bigger bets, new sharks and massive money power

Shark Tank India is gearing up for a high-stakes comeback. The much-anticipated Season 5 of the business reality show is set to raise the bar with the return of its original investors and the entry of several high-profile new ‘Sharks’, promising sharper pitches, tougher negotiations and bigger deals.

From startup founders to billionaire investors, the new season brings together some of India’s most influential business leaders, collectively commanding net worths running into tens of thousands of crores.

When and where to watch

Shark Tank India Season 5 will premiere on January 5, 2026, airing on Sony Entertainment Television and streaming on SonyLIV. The format remains unchanged: after multiple screening rounds, shortlisted startups will pitch their ideas to the Sharks, vying for funding, mentorship and strategic backing. Only a handful of pitches will make it to television, intensifying the competition for entrepreneurs.

Returning sharks and their net worth

The familiar faces of the tank are back, anchoring the season with experience and deep pockets:

• Anupam Mittal, founder of Shaadi.com, a Shark since Season 1, has an estimated net worth of ₹185 crore.
• Aman Gupta, co-founder and CMO of boAt, remains one of the show’s most popular investors, with a net worth of around ₹720 crore.
• Vineeta Singh, co-founder and CEO of SUGAR Cosmetics, is worth approximately ₹300 crore.
• Namita Thapar, executive director at Emcure Pharmaceuticals, commands a net worth of about ₹640 crore.
• Peyush Bansal, co-founder and CEO of Lenskart, has an estimated net worth of ₹610 crore.
• Ritesh Agarwal, founder and group CEO of OYO, is the richest Shark on the panel with a staggering net worth of nearly ₹16,000 crore.
• Kunal Bahl, co-founder of Snapdeal and Titan Capital, who joined in Season 4, is worth around ₹900 crore.
• Viraj Bahl, founder and MD of Veeba Consumer Products, has an estimated net worth between ₹200 crore and ₹300 crore.
• Amit Jain, co-founder and CEO of CarDekho and InsuranceDekho, one of the longest-serving Sharks, has a net worth of about ₹2,900 crore.

New sharks joining the tank

Season 5 also introduces fresh investors from diverse sectors, expanding the show’s entrepreneurial lens:

• Varun Alagh, CEO and co-founder of Honasa Consumer Ltd (Mamaearth, The Derma Co), enters the tank with an estimated net worth of ₹5,900 crore, largely driven by his stake in the company.
• Mohit Yadav, co-founder of skincare brand Minimalist, joins following the brand’s acquisition by Hindustan Unilever for ₹2,955 crore in early 2025, though his personal net worth is undisclosed.
• Shaily Mehrotra, CEO of Fixderma India, brings dermatology-focused consumer expertise; her company was valued at around ₹187 crore in 2025.
• Hardik Kothiya, founder of Rayzon Solar, is among India’s youngest billionaires, with an estimated net worth of ₹3,970 crore.
• Kanika Tekriwal, founder of JetSetGo Aviation and a pioneer in India’s private jet marketplace, is worth about ₹420 crore.
• Pratham Mittal, founder of Masters’ Union and Tetr College of Business, also joins the panel, though his net worth remains undisclosed.

With seasoned investors returning and heavyweight newcomers entering the fray, Shark Tank India Season 5 is poised to be its most ambitious edition yet — blending capital, mentorship and fierce deal-making as India’s startup dreams collide inside the tank.