by Episode 11 of Shark Tank India Season 5 featured a 13-year-old boy pitching his AI-powered medical platform. A wrestling fan also presented his wrestling community engagement platform, and three entrepreneurs pitched multiple brands offering 0.5% equity in exchange for a ₹1 crore investment.
Brilliant business minds of India—including Namita Thapar, Aman Gupta, Ritesh Agarwal, Kunal Bahl, and Vineeta Singh—were seen on the panel of sharks in this episode. The episode aired on January 19, 2026, on the SET TV channel and was simultaneously streamed on the SonyLIV app.
Panel of Sharks for Episode 11
- Kunal Bahl – Co-founder, Titan Capital & Snapdeal
- Namita Thapar – Executive Director, Emcure Pharmaceuticals
- Vineeta Singh – Co-founder & CEO, SUGAR Cosmetics
- Aman Gupta – Co-founder & CMO, boAt
- Ritesh Agarwal – Founder & Group CEO, OYO
Pitch 1: Neurapex AI
- Brand Type: AI-Powered Medical Platform
- Founder: Jaiwardhan Tyagi
- Ask: ₹60 lakhs for 5% equity
A 13-year-old founder from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, named Jaiwardhan Tyagi made a pitch for his AI-based platform Neurapex AI, which provides AI-powered diagnostic tools for neurology and dermatology. Jaiwardhan’s father also joined him on stage, and the sharks praised him for supporting his son. Aman Gupta called Jaiwardhan a genius and a prodigy of this generation.
Jaiwardhan gave the sharks a demo of his Neurapex AI platform, showcasing how it works while confidently answering their questions. He shared that the platform can be accessed via mobile phones at zero cost for now but added that it won’t remain free forever, saying, “I’m not doing charity.” He explained that his philosophy is impact creation, which motivates him to innovate.
Offer Made by Shark:
- Aman Gupta – ₹60 lakhs for 5% equity
Final Deal:
Aman Gupta – ₹60 lakhs for 5% equity
Pitch 2: Wrestlefanent
- Brand Type: Wrestling Fan Engagement Platform
- Founder: Nikunj Walia
- Ask: ₹75 lakhs for 10% equity
Nikunj, a pro-wrestling fanatic from Delhi, pitched his wrestling fan engagement platform named Wrestlefanent. The company organizes fan festivals, gaming leagues, celebrity meets, and more to engage the wrestling fan community in India. He entered the tank dressed as John Cena, impressing the sharks with his enthusiasm.
It was revealed that Nikunj had applied to Shark Tank India for four consecutive years before finally making it this season. He shared that even his mother was a wrestling fan and was watching wrestling on TV when he was born. The company started in 2019, and Nikunj expressed his ambition to become “the Vince McMahon of India.”
He discussed the wrestling events he has organized, along with his sales and revenue figures. However, he was unsure of the exact size of the wrestling fan base in India.
Offer Made by Sharks:
- No offer was made, and no deal was finalized.
Pitch 3: Ayuvya and Imfresh
- Brand Type: Ayuvya (Ayurvedic Health & Wellness Products) and Imfresh (Personal Care Products)
- Founders: Pawanjot Kaur, Astha Jain, and Tanishk Pandey
- Ask: ₹1 crore for 0.5% equity
Astha, Tanishk, and Pawanjot pitched two of their brands—Ayuvya, an Ayurvedic health and wellness brand, and Imfresh, a personal care brand. They revealed that they generated ₹51 crores in revenue last year and shared insights into their journey and partnership.
The sharks sampled their Ayurvedic and wellness products. The founders highlighted that their weight gainer is a hero product, particularly popular among men in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities. They also showcased their social media ads, but Aman Gupta criticized the quality of their advertising.
Astha revealed that the team produces around 40 ad videos per day. Pawanjot added that all their products are AYUSH-certified, although they have not conducted clinical trials. The sharks learned that their weight gainer starts at ₹749, with a three-pack priced at ₹1,499. The team also shared their past and current revenue numbers.
Offer Made by Sharks:
- No offer was made, and no deal was finalized.
Episode Summary: The 13-year-old genius Jaiwardhan secured the exact deal he asked for from Aman Gupta. The wrestling enthusiast Nikunj, however, left without an offer, while despite their impressive revenue, Tanishk, Pawanjot, and Astha also failed to land a deal.
Next Episode Precap: In Episode 12 of Shark Tank India Season 5, an intense face-off between two companies in the stock market category will take place. It will be interesting to see which company manages to seal a deal with the sharks.
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