Shark Tank India Season 5 Judges: Full List, Net Worth, and Brands

Shark Tank India is set to return with Season 5 on January 5, 2026, bringing back a powerful mix of familiar investors and influential new faces.

This season features entrepreneurs who have built companies worth millions and billions, spanning consumer brands, healthcare, technology, hospitality, energy, and aviation. After a rigorous selection process, only a handful of founders will make it into the tank. Their pitches will be judged by investors who know exactly what it takes to scale in India’s competitive market.

Below is the complete list of Shark Tank India Season 5 judges, along with their estimated net worth and the brands they own.

Aman Gupta. boAt

Aman Gupta transformed India’s audio market by making headphones stylish, affordable, and youth-focused. As the co-founder of boAt, he built one of India’s strongest consumer electronics brands.

• Net worth: Approx ₹720 crore
• Known for: Branding, marketing, and mass appeal

On the show, Aman backs founders who understand consumer behaviour and can build emotionally resonant brands.

Namita Thapar. Emcure Pharmaceuticals

Namita Thapar serves as Executive Director at Emcure Pharmaceuticals, a global healthcare company founded by her father. She also actively supports women’s health and entrepreneurship.

• Net worth: Approx ₹600 crore
• Known for: Honest feedback and disciplined investing

She is quick to opt out when a business falls outside her expertise.

Peyush Bansal. Lenskart

Peyush Bansal turned eyewear into a tech-driven lifestyle product. After leaving Microsoft, he founded Lenskart to solve large-scale vision problems in India.

• Net worth: Approx ₹600 crore
• Known for: Purpose-driven investments

He prefers founders using technology to create real social impact.

Vineeta Singh. Sugar Cosmetics

Vineeta Singh built Sugar Cosmetics for Indian skin tones in a fiercely competitive beauty market. Her journey reflects persistence and long-term focus.

• Net worth: Approx ₹300 crore
• Known for: Backing resilient founders

A triathlete, Vineeta values endurance and discipline in business.

Anupam Mittal. Shaadi.com

Anupam Mittal pioneered India’s online matchmaking industry with Shaadi.com. He has been a shark since Season 1.

• Net worth: Approx ₹185 crore
• Known for: Logical questioning and monetisation focus

He favours scalable businesses with clear revenue paths.

Ritesh Agarwal. OYO

Ritesh Agarwal founded OYO Rooms and reshaped global hospitality. He remains the youngest billionaire on the panel.

• Net worth: Approx ₹16,000 crore
• Known for: Aggressive scaling strategies

He pushes founders to think globally from day one.

Amit Jain. CarDekho

Amit Jain built CarDekho from Jaipur into a global auto-tech platform. He joined the show in Season 2 and quickly gained credibility.

• Net worth: Approx ₹2,900 crore
• Known for: Financial discipline

He focuses on cash flow and operational efficiency.

Kunal Bahl. Snapdeal, Titan Capital

Kunal Bahl co-founded Snapdeal and now runs Titan Capital, an early-stage investment firm backing several unicorns.

• Net worth: Approx ₹900 crore
• Known for: Market adaptability

He looks for founders who can survive volatility.

Viraj Bahl. Veeba

Viraj Bahl founded Veeba after facing a major business failure. He joined the show in Season 4.

• Net worth: Approx ₹200 crore
• Known for: Manufacturing expertise

He mentors founders on distribution and operations.

Mohit Yadav. Minimalist

Mohit Yadav co-founded Minimalist, a science-backed skincare brand built on transparency rather than hype.

• Net worth: Not publicly disclosed
• Known for: Product-first thinking

In 2025, Hindustan Unilever acquired a majority stake in the brand.

Shaily Mehrotra. Fixderma

Shaily Mehrotra leads Fixderma, a dermatologist-approved skincare brand she bootstrapped from scratch.

• Company valuation: Approx ₹1,500 crore
• Known for: Medical-grade skincare

She bridges clinical science and consumer beauty.

Hardik Kothiya. Rayzon Solar

Hardik Kothiya founded Rayzon Solar in Surat and built one of India’s fastest-growing renewable energy firms.

• Net worth: Approx ₹3,970 crore
• Known for: Clean energy manufacturing

He focuses on scalable sustainability solutions.

Kanika Tekriwal. JetSetGo

Kanika Tekriwal founded JetSetGo, India’s largest private jet marketplace. She entered aviation after beating cancer and industry bias.

• Net worth: Approx ₹420 crore
• Known for: Disrupting traditional sectors

She backs founders with resilience and bold ambition.

What sets Season 5 apart

Season 5 brings together consumer icons, industrial builders, healthcare leaders, and climate-focused entrepreneurs. The diversity of experience reflects India’s evolving startup ecosystem.

For founders entering the tank, the message is clear.
Big ideas matter.
But execution, strength, and clarity matter more.

Shark Tank India Season 5 promises sharper questions, higher stakes, and life-changing deals.

The judges’ panel for Shark Tank India Season 5, featuring returning Sharks and new additions, is ahead of the January 5 premiere. Image Source:NDTV

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