Shark Tank India Season 5: Full list of Sharks, their brands, net worth and premiere date

So, who are these new ‘Sharks’? What has been their entrepreneurial journey? What is their net worth? When and where can you watch the show? And what can viewers expect from the new season? To find answers to all these questions, let’s take a deep dive.

Shark Tank India Season 5 is set to premiere on January 5, 2026, airing on Sony Entertainment Television and streaming on SonyLIV for viewers across the country. The show will follow the familiar format where, after multiple screening rounds, the makers shortlist a select group of startups that get the opportunity to pitch their ideas in front of the ‘Sharks’. Among these, only a few pitches eventually make it to television. The season will once again showcase entrepreneurs competing for funding, mentorship and strategic guidance from a panel comprising seasoned investors and business leaders.

Anupam Mittal: He is the founder and director of Shaadi.com. Anupam has been a part of Shark Tank India since its very first season, and has continued as one of the main ‘Sharks’ through Seasons 2, 3 and 4. His net worth is around Rs 185 crore, according to MoneyMint.

Aman Gupta: He is the co-founder and CMO of boAt. Aman has also been associated with the show since Season 1 and remains one of its most popular ‘Sharks’. His net worth is estimated to be Rs 720 crore.

Vineeta Singh: She is the co-founder and CEO of SUGAR Cosmetics. Her net worth is reported to be around Rs 300 crore.

Namita Thapar: She is the Executive Director at Emcure Pharmaceuticals and has been a core member of the Shark Tank India panel. Her net worth stands at approximately Rs 640 crore.

Peyush Bansal: He is the co-founder and CEO of Lenskart. Peyush’s net worth is estimated at Rs 610 crore.

Ritesh Agarwal: He is the founder and Group CEO of OYO. With a net worth of around Rs 16,000 crore, Ritesh Agarwal is the wealthiest ‘Shark’ on the panel.

Kunal Bahl: He is the co-founder of Snapdeal and Titan Capital. His net worth is estimated to be Rs 900 crore. Kunal is a relatively new ‘Shark’ and has been part of the show since Season 4.

Viraj Bahl: He is the founder and MD of Veeba Consumer Products. His net worth is estimated to be between Rs 200 crore and Rs 300 crore. Like Kunal, he joined Shark Tank India in Season 4.

Amit Jain: He has been associated with the show since Season 2 and continued through Season 3. Amit is the co-founder and CEO of CarDekho and InsuranceDekho. With a net worth of around Rs 2,900 crore, he is the second richest ‘Shark’ on the panel.

Varun Alagh: He is the CEO and co-founder of Honasa Consumer Ltd, the parent company of Mamaearth, The Derma Co and other brands. He is also the husband of Mamaearth co-founder Ghazal Alagh. According to Business Outreach magazine, his net worth is estimated at Rs 5,900 crore, which is closely linked to his stake in the company.

Mohit Yadav: He is the co-founder of skincare brand Minimalist. While his personal net worth is not publicly disclosed, Minimalist’s acquisition by Hindustan Unilever (HUL) for Rs 2,955 crore in early 2025 makes it evident that the co-founder took home a lumpsum amount following the landmark deal.

Shaily Mehrotra: She is the CEO of Fixderma India. Although her personal net worth is not in the public domain, the company’s valuation is reported to be around Rs 187 crore in 2025, and Shaily holds a significant stake in the business.

Hardik Kothiya: He is the founder of Rayzon Solar. Hardik found early success in the renewable energy sector and went on to become one of India’s youngest billionaires, with an estimated net worth of around Rs 3,970 crore, according to a report by The Economic Times.

Kanika Tekriwal: She is the founder of JetSetGo Aviation and is known for building India’s leading private jet marketplace. Her net worth is estimated to be around Rs 420 crore.

Pratham Mittal: He is the founder of Masters’ Union and Tetr College of Business. His net worth has not been publicly disclosed.