The latest episode of Shark Tank India Season 4 Episode 42, set to air on March 4, 2025, at 8:00 PM IST on Sony LIV, will feature three unique business pitches competing for investment from some of India’s top entrepreneurs.
This episode will introduce viewers to an innovative dental clinics chain, a Japanese matcha brand, and a food processing company focused on preserving seasonal wild fruits. With Sharks grilling the founders on their business models and growth plans, expect high-stakes negotiations and intense discussions.
Let’s dive into the Sharks’ panel, the start-up pitches, and the biggest talking points from this episode!
🦈 Panel of Sharks for Episode 42
The Sharks for Shark Tank India Season 4 Episode 42 include:
- Anupam Mittal (Founder, Shaadi.com)
- Kunal Bahl (Co-founder, Titan Capital & Snapdeal)
- Namita Thapar (Executive Director, Emcure Pharmaceuticals)
- Ritesh Agarwal (Founder & Group CEO, OYO)
- Vineeta Singh (Co-founder & CEO, Sugar Cosmetics)
These experienced investors will evaluate the businesses, challenge the founders on their financials, and decide whether to offer an investment deal.
💡 Pitch 1: Singh Dental Care – A Super-Speciality Dental Clinics Chain
Founder: Dr. Bikramjeet Singh
About the Business:
Dr. Bikramjeet Singh pitched Singh Dental Care, a super-specialty chain of dental clinics in India offering affordable and standardized treatments performed by specialized dentists.
- Root Canals are done by Root Canal Specialists
- Implants are placed by Implant Specialists
- Braces are installed by Braces Specialists
Current Scale:
- 3 clinics across India
- 12 specialized doctors on board
- Plan to expand to 100 clinics in the next 5 years
💬 Sharks’ Reactions:
- Anupam Mittal was shocked by the pricing after learning that a dental clean-up costs ₹1,500 in Amritsar, whereas he pays ₹8,000–₹10,000 in Mumbai.
- Vineeta Singh joked about the South Mumbai premium price!
- Vineeta also asked about Root Canal pricing, and Dr. Bikramjeet surprised her by revealing that Singh Dental Care charges ₹3,500 instead of the usual ₹8,000.
With affordable pricing and specialized services, will the Sharks bite into this business model?
💡 Pitch 2: Glow Glossary – A Japanese Matcha Brand
Founders: Pratishtha Rawat & Kavya Shah
About the Business:
Glow Glossary offers premium ceremonial & culinary matcha sourced from Japan along with body care products like:
- Gua Sha
- Copper Dry Brush
- Toning Oil & Body Scrubs
Their hero product is Japanese Matcha, marketed as an alternative to coffee that provides calm energy without the jitters.
💬 Sharks’ Reactions:
- The Sharks tasted the matcha drinks and loved the flavour!
- Anupam Mittal grilled Pratishtha about their unit economics, telling her to explain in one minute.
- When Pratishtha hesitated, Anupam pointed out that she had been running the business longer than Kavya, so she should be prepared to answer tough investor questions.
Will Glow Glossary secure a Shark deal, or will they be sent back to the brewing board?
💡 Pitch 3: Tribalveda – A Food Processing Brand for Seasonal Wild Fruits
Founders: Rajesh Kumar Oza & Pooja Rajesh Oza
About the Business:
Tribalveda is a food processing start-up that preserves seasonal wild fruits like Jamun (Black Plum) & Sitaphal (Custard Apple) and transforms them into long-shelf-life products.
- Shelf life extended from 1 day to 12 months
- Empowers 5,000+ tribal women in Rajasthan
- Processes over 5 lakh KG of wild fruits per year
Products Offered:
- 100% Pure Jamun Products – Stripes, Flakes, Cubes, Jams
- Processed Sitaphal (Custard Apple) – Supplied to Ice Cream Companies
The Sharks tasted the Jamun cubes and were impressed by the innovation in fruit preservation!
💬 Sharks’ Reactions:
- Sharks were shocked to hear they process over 5 lakh KG of fruits per year.
- The business model impressed them, given its social impact and revenue potential.
Will Tribalveda secure funding, or will they have to keep bootstrapping their mission?
🔥 Biggest Takeaways from Episode 42
✅ Affordable Dental Care vs. Premium Pricing – Singh Dental Care offers low-cost specialized treatments, but can it scale profitably?
✅ Japanese Matcha as Coffee Alternative? – Glow Glossary’s matcha branding is compelling, but do they have strong unit economics?
✅ Sustainable Food Processing – Tribalveda is tackling food waste & employment for tribal women, making it a strong social impact brand.
With Anupam Mittal pressing founders on their numbers, Vineeta Singh questioning pricing strategies, and Kunal Bahl looking for scalable models, it’s going to be an exciting Shark Tank India episode!