by The much-awaited Shark Tank India Season 5 Episode 1 aired on January 5, 2026 (Monday) and streamed simultaneously on Sony Entertainment Television and the Sony LIV app. This episode featured pitches from innovative brands such as Croffle Guys, Lewisia Wellness, and Guugly Wuugly.
Episode 1 featured a panel of some of India’s most brilliant and well-renowned business tycoons as Sharks — Anupam Mittal, Namita Thapar, Aman Gupta, Kunal Bahl, and Mohit Yadav.
If you want to know all the details about the pitches, the offers made by the Sharks, and which entrepreneurs managed to secure deals, keep reading!
Panel of Sharks in Episode 1:
- 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: Croffle Guys
- Brand Type: Dessert and Bakery
- Founders: Rahul Vinod Vohra, Annanya Agarwal, Amay Thakkar, and Veer Pinto
- Ask: ₹1 Crore for 1% Equity
Four young entrepreneurs pitched their dessert and bakery brand “Croffle Guys.” They shared that their first store opened in May 2025 and their second one in October 2025. Each founder spoke about their journey and equity division. They also served their products to the Sharks, and Namita Thapar appreciated the crispiness and taste of their items.
Anupam Mittal questioned whether the Indian market was large enough for such a concept. The founders shared that they had achieved lifetime sales of ₹1.5 crore so far and provided store-wise sales data, along with strong ratings on Zomato and Swiggy. They also discussed product pricing, including beverages.
Offers Made by Sharks:
- Aman Gupta: ₹1 crore for 3% equity
- Namita Thapar: ₹1 crore for 3% equity
- Anupam Mittal: Two offers – ₹1.5 crore for 5% equity, or ₹1 crore for 4% equity with 2% royalty until 2x returns.
- Mohit Yadav & Kunal Bahl: ₹2.5 crore for 5% equity
Final Deal:
Mohit Yadav and Kunal Bahl — ₹2.5 crore for 5% equity
Pitch 2: Lewisia Wellness
- Brand Type: Haircare and Skincare
- Founder: Dr. Manoj Das
- Ask: ₹1 Crore for 1% Equity
An aromatherapist and naturopath from Jaipur, Rajasthan, Dr. Manoj Das pitched his brand Lewisia Wellness. He spoke about his journey from educating people through YouTube videos to launching his wellness brand in 2020.
Aman Gupta raised concerns about the use of chemicals in the products despite claims of being chemical-free, and Mohit Yadav agreed. Manoj then explained his best-selling product categories.
Anupam Mittal pointed out that Manoj hadn’t conducted any clinical studies on his products. When questioned about his academic background, Manoj clarified he was pursuing a bachelor’s in aromatherapy. Anupam warned that calling himself a “doctor” could lead to legal issues.
The Sharks further checked his Amazon ratings (3.5 stars with only 50 reviews) and his website, which contained false claims about curing diseases. This upset Kunal Bahl, who found the claims misleading.
Offers Made by Sharks:
No offers were made, and no deal was finalized.
Pitch 3: Guugly Wuugly
- Brand Type: Premium Kids’ Clothing
- Founder: Ravi Kumar Gupta
- Ask: ₹50 Lakhs for 5% Equity
Entrepreneur Ravi Kumar Gupta appeared with his 5-year-old daughter, Sia Gupta, to pitch his premium kids’ clothing brand “Guugly Wuugly.” He shared his motivation behind starting the brand and mentioned that he is the sole founder.
Ravi discussed the platforms where his products are sold and showed the brand’s Instagram profile, which had relatively few followers. Anupam Mittal remarked that Ravi hasn’t yet “cracked the social media game.”
Ravi disclosed his sales and profit numbers, revealing that the company is currently running at a loss despite heavy personal investment. He expressed his desire for mentorship to help scale up.
Offers Made by Sharks:
No offers were made, and no deal was finalized.
This marked the end of Shark Tank India Season 5 Episode 1, where only one deal was closed. The other two entrepreneurs left without offers.
In Episode 2 of Shark Tank India Season 5, viewers can expect more exciting pitches — from a travel company to a design-first baby gear product venture.
Stay tuned with us for more updates on Shark Tank India Season 5! If you have any questions or thoughts about this episode, feel free to comment below.
