Season 5 of India’s most exciting business reality show has officially closed its tank — and the numbers are seriously impressive. Here’s the full breakdown of deals, dominant sharks, and what made this season stand out.
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Shark Tank India Season 5 — Final Investment Scorecard
| Shark | Company | Total Invested | Startups Backed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aman Gupta | boAt | Highest (Top Investor) | Multiple |
| Kunal Bahl | Snapdeal / Titan Capital | ₹13.83 Crore | 14 |
| Namita Thapar | Emcure Pharmaceuticals | ₹13.7 Crore | 22 |
| Anupam Mittal | Shaadi.com | ₹13.7 Crore | 18 |
| Ritesh Agarwal | OYO | ₹6.4 Crore | 7 |
| Varun Alagh | Mamaearth / Honasa | ₹6.3 Crore | 7 |
| Vineeta Singh | SUGAR Cosmetics | ₹4.3 Crore | 9 |
| Season Total | — | ₹94.88 Crore | 73 Startups |
The Big Picture
The fifth season of Shark Tank India officially wrapped up, recording a total investment of Rs 94.88 crore across 73 deals — confirming Shark Tank India as one of the most important startup platforms in India.
In total, 152 startups pitched their ideas, and 73 startups successfully secured deals — with Aman Gupta emerging as the top investor of the season. That means roughly one in two founders who walked in walked out with a deal — a remarkable conversion rate that reflects how seriously the sharks took their responsibilities this season.
The season featured early-stage startups together with new business models and high-stakes negotiations, with entrepreneurs from diverse sectors including AI, D2C brands, edtech, and sustainable products securing funding.
What Made Season 5 Different
Season 5 aired from January 5 to March 17, 2026, and introduced five new sharks — Mohit Yadav, Kanika Tekriwal, Shaily Mehrotra, Hardik Kothiya, and Varun Alagh — making it the most expansive panel the show has ever featured. soompi
Mohit Yadav brought a “profitability first” philosophy following Minimalist’s ₹2,955 crore acquisition by HUL, while Hardik Kothiya — one of India’s youngest billionaires — focused on manufacturing scalability. Their presence brought fresh investor thinking that challenged founders in entirely new ways.
Shark Tank India is the Indian adaptation of the American reality series Shark Tank, airing on Sony Entertainment Television and streaming on SonyLIV, that has become one of the most-watched business shows across South Asia since its debut in 2021.
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FAQs
Q: Which shark invested the most in Shark Tank India Season 5?
Aman Gupta of boAt emerged as the top investor of Season 5, with Kunal Bahl close behind at ₹13.83 crore across 14 startups.
Q: How many deals were closed in Shark Tank India Season 5 overall?
A total of 73 startups secured deals out of 152 pitches, with the sharks collectively committing ₹94.88 crore in investment across the season.
