by Episode 20 of Shark Tank India Season 5 featured pitches from India’s first motion-based driving platform, a company that manufactures products for cattle comfort, and a brand that makes 100% Ayurvedic and chemical-free skincare and hair color products.
The episode aired on January 30, 2026, on the SET TV channel and was simultaneously streamed on the SonyLIV app.
Panel of Sharks for Episode 20
- Aman Gupta – Co-founder & CMO, boAt
- Anupam Mittal – Founder, Shaadi.com
- Namita Thapar – Executive Director, Emcure Pharmaceuticals
- Kunal Bahl – Co-founder, Titan Capital & Snapdeal
- Mohit Yadav – Co-founder, Minimalist
Pitch 1: MetaDrive
Brand Type: Motion-Based Driving Platform
Founders: Chaitanya Malik, Manish Kumar Malik, and Suraj Juneja
Ask: ₹90 lakhs for 1% equity
Chaitanya, Suraj, and Manish presented MetaDrive, India’s first motion-based driving platform. They began their pitch by giving Anupam Mittal and Aman Gupta an on-stage experience of their simulator, where the two raced each other, Anupam emerged as the winner.
The founders explained that their platform is not just for gaming; it can also be used for military training. Founded in 2023, the company has already signed agreements with multiple gaming arcades, one of which is operational. So far, they have generated ₹3 crore in revenue.
Each MetaDrive arcade setup costs ₹45 lakhs. Both hardware and software are manufactured in-house. The founders aim to open 100 MetaDrive arcades in the future and are also developing airline and helicopter simulators.
Offers Made by Sharks:
- No offer was made, and no deal was finalized.
Pitch 2: Sparsh Brush
- Brand Type: Cattle Comfort Products
- Founders: Sunil Prajapati and Manish Prajapati
- Ask: ₹20 lakhs for 1% equity
Brothers Sunil and Manish from Mumbai pitched their brand Sparsh Brush, which focuses on cattle comfort products. They shared that this is their second venture—previously, they were in the construction equipment business but shut it down to pursue this new idea.
They showed the sharks a video demonstration of a cow enjoying a back massage using their Sparsh Brush. They described their product as an anti-itch and massage solution for cattle that helps increase milk yield, extend lifespan, and reduce medical expenses.
Each Sparsh Brush unit is priced at ₹42,000. Their USP lies in affordable pricing compared to competitors. The product includes an anti-lock motor feature that prevents injuries or fatalities to cattle.
Offers Made by Sharks:
- Anupam Mittal: ₹20 lakhs for 1% equity + 2% royalty until ₹1 crore is recouped
- Namita Thapar: ₹20 lakhs for 1% equity
Final Deal:
- Anupam Mittal and Namita Thapar (joint offer) – ₹20 lakhs for 1% equity + 2% royalty until ₹1 crore is recouped (two-shark deal)
Pitch 3: Shesha Ayurveda
- Brand Type: Ayurvedic Skincare and Hair Color Brand
- Founders: Anooj Sreedharan and Renji Anooj
- Ask: ₹1 crore for 1.5% equity
Husband-wife duo Anooj and Renji from Kerala pitched their brand Shesha Ayurveda, which specializes in 100% natural, chemical-free hair dye called Nilini Hair Color. The sharks sampled their skincare products, including a moisturizing cream, and appreciated their quality.
Anooj stated that Nilini Hair Color is their hero product, and their goal is to build a ₹200-crore company. He also pointed out that most hair color products contain sodium peroxide, which can damage the hair.
The founders shared their financial performance over the past seven years and mentioned that they had even received an acquisition offer from a major firm in the past.
Offers Made by Sharks:
- Aman Gupta: ₹1 crore for 6% equity
- Namita Thapar: ₹1 crore for 3% equity + 1% royalty until ₹1 crore is recouped
- Aman Gupta and Namita Thapar (joint offer): ₹2 crores for 8% equity + 1% royalty until ₹2 crores are recouped
Final Deal:
- Aman Gupta and Namita Thapar – ₹2 crores for 8% equity + 1% royalty until ₹2 crores are recouped (two-shark deal)
Episode Summary: Despite having an innovative, first-of-its-kind product, the founders of MetaDrive couldn’t convince the sharks to make an offer. In contrast, the Sparsh Brush founders secured a joint deal with Anupam Mittal and Namita Thapar, valuing their mentorship as much as the investment. Meanwhile, the founders of Shesha Ayurveda successfully closed a two-shark deal with Aman Gupta and Namita Thapar at a valuation of ₹25 crores.
Next Episode Preview: In Episode 21 of Shark Tank India Season 5, viewers can look forward to more exciting pitches from some of India’s most innovative entrepreneurs.
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