by Founders of an affordable luxury clothing brand, an e-mobility platform, and a healthy food brand were seen making their pitches on Shark Tank India Season 5, Episode 10, which aired on January 16, 2026, on SET Channel and was simultaneously streamed on the Sony LIV app. One of the founders in this episode was seen asking for the biggest investment in the history of Shark Tank India.
Varun Alagh, Namita Thapar, Kunal Bahl, Viraj Bahl, and Vineeta Singh were on the panel of sharks during Episode 10 of Shark Tank India Season 5. If you want to find out which founders secured deals with these brilliant business minds of India, read further.
Panel of Sharks for Episode 10
- Kunal Bahl – Co-founder, Titan Capital & Snapdeal
- Namita Thapar – Executive Director, Emcure Pharmaceuticals
- Vineeta Singh – Co-founder & CEO, Sugar Cosmetics
- Varun Alagh – Co-founder, Honasa Consumer Pvt. Ltd.
- Viraj Bahl – Founder & Managing Director, VRB Consumer
Pitch 1: RidEV
- Brand Type: E-Mobility Platform
- Founders: Manish Kumar and Siddharth Jain
- Ask: ₹6 Crore for 3% Equity
Two founders from Hyderabad pitched their e-mobility platform, RidEV, which focuses on providing electric vehicles and related services. They explained their business model to the sharks, stating that their primary focus is B2B operations and that their main value lies in their software technology, being a leasing company.
Manish explained that the fundamental concept of this business is profitability as long as vehicles remain operational, with an average service cost of ₹6,000. He also mentioned their monthly expenses, including team salaries. Vineeta expressed concern about the vehicle payback period, and Varun commented that the business was thriving due to limited competition. Vineeta added that the company might be overcharging customers, warning that margins could drop once new competitors enter the market. The founders also revealed that they have signed an agreement with Zomato.
Offer Made:
- Kunal Bahl: ₹1 Crore for 3% Equity + ₹5 Crore in Debt at 14.5% Interest
Final Deal:
Kunal Bahl: ₹1 Crore for 3% Equity + ₹5 Crore in Debt at 14.5% Interest
Pitch 2: Stroom
- Brand Type: Healthy Food Brand
- Founders: Shiven Chaturvedi, Darshan Gattani, and Rohan Shah
- Ask: ₹1 Crore for 2% Equity
Three founders from Ahmedabad pitched their healthy food brand “Stroom,” which produces items such as protein bars and wafers. They shared their background and how they met, explaining that the company became operational in March 2023. The sharks appreciated that their protein bars used milk protein instead of whey protein.
Varun found one of the bars hard, to which the founders replied that he had tasted the coffee variant, which is the chewiest among all. They revealed plans to launch protein soda and protein pops soon, emphasizing innovation as their key strategy. They also discussed their sales and revenue performance.
Offers Made:
- Namita Thapar: ₹1 Crore for 5% Equity
- Kunal Bahl and Vineeta Singh (joint offer): ₹1 Crore for 5% Equity
Final Deal:
Kunal Bahl and Vineeta Singh: ₹1 Crore for 2.5% Equity + 2% Advisory Equity (joint deal)
Pitch 3: TBFO
- Brand Type: Affordable Luxury Clothing for Women
- Founders: Yashica Gyanchandani and Avnish Sharma
- Ask: ₹1 Crore for 5% Equity
A husband-wife duo from Bhopal pitched their women’s affordable luxury clothing brand, TBFO, beginning with an Instagram reel presentation. Avnish carried a small toy on his shoulder, explaining that it gave him confidence. He shared that launching this brand was his idea, while Yashica spoke about how they met during college.
The sharks appreciated their designs and packaging, with Vineeta praising the branding. When Kunal asked why they don’t offer menswear, Avnish humorously replied that “men usually stop shopping after marriage.”
Their affordable segment ranges between ₹1,000–₹2,000, while other collections are priced between ₹2,500–₹3,500. They also showcased their Instagram content and shared impressive revenue figures that earned them applause from the sharks.
Offers Made:
- No offers were made, and no deal was closed.
Episode Summary: RidEV and Stroom successfully secured deals from the sharks in this episode. Although Viraj Bahl showed interest in Stroom, he stepped back due to his brand VEEBA planning to enter the healthy snacks market. TBFO, despite receiving praise for its growth and revenue, did not receive any offers.
Next Episode Preview: In Episode 11 of Shark Tank India Season 5 (scheduled to air on January 19, 2026), more innovative entrepreneurs from across India will present their exciting business ideas.
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