Shark Tank India Season 4 Episode 51, which aired on March 17, 2025, at 8:00 PM IST exclusively on Sony Liv APP, showcased three innovative and socially impactful pitches that left the Sharks intrigued. The episode featured brands focusing on bioplastics, biodiesel, and sustainable stationery. With some intense negotiations, surprising offers, and game-changing deals, the latest episode was a treat for fans of entrepreneurship and innovation.
Panel of Sharks for Episode 51
The Sharks for Shark Tank India Season 4 Episode 51 included:
- 🦈 Aman Gupta – Co-founder & CMO, boAt
- 🦈 Anupam Mittal – Founder, Shaadi.com
- 🦈 Chirag Nakrani – Founder & Managing Director, Rayzon Solar
- 🦈 Namita Thapar – Executive Director, Emcure Pharmaceuticals
- 🦈 Ritesh Agarwal – Founder & Group CEO, OYO
Pitch 1: RGB’s BhavisyaPlast – Affordable Bioplastics Brand
Founders:
👨🔬 Saurabh Tyagi and Dr. Rekha Lohkna
Original Ask:
💸 50 Lakhs for 1.5% Equity
About the Brand:
BhavisyaPlast is an affordable bioplastics brand that aims to replace conventional petroleum-based plastic with eco-friendly bioplastics made from agricultural waste. Their patented bioplastic technology is heat and water-resistant and decomposes in less than 90 days when discarded in soil or water.
Key Applications:
- Bioplastic Emulsion Paint
- Car Seats and Interiors
- Electrical Cables and Electronics
Environmental Impact:
🌱 As per Pallavi’s claims, by 2040, approximately 71,000 crore KG of plastic will be produced globally, contributing to 19% of global greenhouse gas emissions. BhavisyaPlast aims to change this by offering an affordable and sustainable alternative.
Demo for Sharks:
Pallavi showcased how their bioplastic burns like paper and remains intact in water, highlighting its strength and eco-friendly nature.
Offers from Sharks:
- ✅ Aman Gupta: 50 Lakhs for 2.5% Equity
- ✅ Anupam Mittal: 1 Crore for 5% Equity
- ✅ Namita Thapar: 50 Lakhs for 2.5% Equity
- ❌ Ritesh Agarwal: Opted out due to high risk.
- ✅ Chirag Nakrani: 50 Lakhs for 2.5% Equity
🎉 Final Deal:
A joint deal was secured with Aman Gupta, Anupam Mittal, Chirag Nakrani, and Namita Thapar for 2 Crores for 10% Equity, giving BhavisyaPlast the resources needed to scale its operations.
Pitch 2: Ecoil – Social Enterprise Transforming Used Cooking Oil into Biodiesel
Founders:
👨💼 Sushil Vaishnav and Kirti Vaishnav
Original Ask:
💸 1 Crore for 1.25% Equity
About the Brand:
Ecoil is a social enterprise from Rajasthan that converts used cooking oil into biodiesel, offering a cleaner and greener alternative to conventional diesel. Their biodiesel emits 70% less carbon, is sulfur-free, and can directly replace regular diesel.
Public Health Impact:
⚠️ Prolonged heating of cooking oil breaks down carbon chains into unsaturated fatty acids, which can lead to deadly diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and heart attacks.
Eco-Friendly Impact:
🌿 So far, Ecoil has:
- Collected 75 lakh liters of used oil.
- Prevented 1.6 crore KG of CO2 emissions.
- Plans to expand their biodiesel to the aviation industry.
Offers from Sharks:
- ❌ Namita Thapar: Opted out due to concerns about diesel becoming expensive.
- ❌ Aman Gupta: Declined, citing that an investment would not benefit the company.
- ✅ Ritesh Agarwal & Chirag Nakrani: Joint offer – 50 Lakhs for 1% Equity + 0.6% Advisory Equity + 50 Lakhs in debt at 9% interest for 3 years.
- ❌ Anupam Mittal: Opted out.
🎉 Final Deal:
Ecoil secured a joint deal with Ritesh Agarwal and Chirag Nakrani for 50 Lakhs for 1% Equity + 0.6% Advisory Equity + 50 Lakhs in debt at 9% interest for 3 years.
Pitch 3: Rescript Sustainable Stationery – Eco-Friendly Stationery Brand
Founders:
📚 Ashutosh Ananth and Naren Raj CS
Original Ask:
💸 1 Crore for 3.33% Equity
About the Brand:
Rescript Sustainable Stationery manufactures 100% recycled stationery from waste paper. Their eco-friendly process uses 77% less energy, 50% less water, and reduces carbon emissions by 37%.
Environmental Impact:
🌳 Since 2021, they have:
- Recycled 500 tonnes of paper.
- Saved around 9,000 trees.
Challenges & Scalability:
Despite their impactful mission, Sharks were concerned about scalability and the replicability of the business model, making them hesitant to invest.
Offers from Sharks:
- ❌ Chirag Nakrani: Declined due to scalability issues.
- ❌ Namita Thapar: Opted out, citing the ease of replicating the business model.
- ❌ Aman Gupta: Dismissed the pitch, calling the business common and non-innovative.
- ❌ Anupam Mittal: Declined, believing the business didn’t require a Shark’s involvement.
- ❌ Ritesh Agarwal: Opted out as well.
❌ Final Outcome:
No deal was made with Rescript Sustainable Stationery.