The upcoming Shark Tank India Season 4 Episode 28, airing on February 12, 2025, at 8:00 PM IST on Sony LIV, promises to be an exciting episode with three unique pitches. This episode will showcase a unisex fashion brand, a cutting-edge tech solution for visual impairments, and a healthy bakery brand.
With Aman Gupta, Anupam Mittal, Namita Thapar, Peyush Bansal, and Vineeta Singh on the panel, the entrepreneurs will face tough questions, emotional moments, and intense scrutiny from the Sharks.
Let’s dive into what to expect from this episode, including the biggest concerns raised by the Sharks about these innovative businesses.
Panel of Sharks for Episode 28
The Sharks featured in this episode are:
- Aman Gupta (Co-founder & CMO, boAt)
- Anupam Mittal (Founder, Shaadi.com)
- Namita Thapar (Executive Director, Emcure Pharmaceuticals)
- Peyush Bansal (Co-founder & CEO, Lenskart)
- Vineeta Singh (Co-founder & CEO, Sugar Cosmetics)
Pitch 1: Offmint – Unisex Multi-Category Fashion Brand
- Founder: Ashutosh Roy
- Business Type: Fashion Brand
Ashutosh Roy, hailing from Samastipur, Bihar, presents Offmint, a unisex fashion brand that offers stylish yet affordable high-street fashion. The brand boasts a diverse product line, including jackets, t-shirts, dresses, and accessories, with plans to expand into handbags and perfumes soon.
Key Highlights from the Pitch:
✅ Ashutosh was previously seen on Shark Tank India Season 2 as a co-founder of Gavin Paris. After that appearance, he received 500+ business collaboration calls, leading him to start Offmint with his new co-founder, Rani Ahluwalia.
✅ Emotional Moment – Ashutosh revealed that on the day his Season 2 episode aired, his father passed away. This revelation deeply moved the Sharks.
✅ Biggest Concern from the Sharks:
- The competitive fashion industry and scalability challenges in a price-sensitive market.
Pitch 2: NeuraSim – Cutting-Edge Solutions for Visual Impairments
- Founders: Avi Dwivedi, Dr. Ramesh S Ve, and Girish Somvanshi
- Business Type: Vision Technology
The Bengaluru-based start-up NeuraSim is dedicated to revolutionizing vision therapy through gamified virtual reality wearables. The founders introduced BeeVee, a VR-based vision therapy headset that aims to enhance vision correction treatments at home.
Key Highlights from the Pitch:
✅ Founder Avi Dwivedi shared his personal journey of living with Amblyopia, a condition where one eye is weaker than the other.
✅ BeeVee’s Advantages:
- Delivers 2-6x faster results than traditional treatments.
- Allows customized therapy for each eye using VR-based exercises.
- Can help both children and adults in 20-45 days.
Biggest Concern from the Sharks:
❌ Peyush Bansal (CEO of Lenskart) was not impressed, calling the product’s technology “half-baked”.
✅ Anupam Mittal, however, praised the innovation, calling it a creative solution for a niche market.
❌ Aman Gupta joked, saying, “One eye is seeing a big business, the other is saying it’s not!”
Pitch 3: Paleoo Bakes – Healthy Bakery Brand
- Founders: Simran Bapu and Tina Bapu
- Business Type: Bakery
Simran and Tina, a mother-daughter duo from Mumbai, present Paleoo Bakes, a healthy bakery brand that specializes in gluten-free, sugar-free, and dairy-free desserts.
Key Highlights from the Pitch:
✅ The Sharks loved the taste of their cakes and desserts.
✅ Scalable Business Model – Their bakery products have a shelf life of 30 days (cakes) and 6 months (other items), making it possible to ship across India.
✅ The brand is already highly profitable, earning 39% net profits.
Biggest Concerns from the Sharks:
❌ Namita Thapar pointed out a misleading claim – Paleoo Bakes uses coconut sugar but markets itself as “sugar-free.” She advised them to be transparent in their labelling.
✅ Vineeta Singh was impressed, calling their profit margins “unbelievable!”
❌ Simran admitted they still don’t know how to properly run a business, raising concerns about long-term scalability.
What to Expect in Shark Tank India Season 4 Episode 28?
🔥 Emotional Moments – Ashutosh Roy’s story about his father’s passing will touch viewers’ hearts.
🔥 Innovative Tech – NeuraSim’s BeeVee vision therapy device will spark debate on whether VR-based treatments are truly effective.
🔥 A Potential Deal? – Paleoo Bakes’ strong profitability might attract an investment, despite concerns about misleading branding.
With high-stakes negotiations and intense discussions, Shark Tank India Season 4 Episode 28 is set to be a must-watch!