Do you watch Shark Tank India? If YES! Who is your favourite shark? Or Who is the richest Shark in Shark Tank India? Following the success of the first two seasons, the third season of Shark Tank India premiered on Sony Entertainment channel on January 22. As the new season unfolds, excitement and TRP for the business reality show have already doubled, attracting entrepreneurs to present their innovative ideas and promising ventures.Â
This blog will discuss each shark’s net worth, expertise, and key factors contributing to their success in building renowned brands. So, read the blog till the end and find out who is the richest Shark in Shark Tank India
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Richest Shark In Shark Tank India
Starting in ascending order, here is the list of the richest sharks in Shark Tank India.
1. Radhika Gupta
Position | CEO, Edelweiss Mutual fund |
Education | University of Pennsylvania |
Networth | 41 crores approx. |
Although her net worth is quite less than the other richest shark in the shark tank, she is managing director and CEO at Edelweiss Mutual Fund. Being the only female face from the Indian asset management industry, she has boosted Edelweiss Mutual Fund’s assets from Rs 9,000 crore in 2017 to an impressive Rs 1 lakh crore by the end of 2023. As a Shark Tank India Season 3 judge, she will play a vital role in assisting startups on their entrepreneurial journey.
2. Anupam Mittal
Position | Founder and CEO, People’s Group, Shaadi.com |
Education | Boston College |
Networth | 185 crores |
Anupam Mittal is the wealthiest but not the richest shark in Shark Tank India, with an estimated net worth of INR 185 crore (US$23 million). Founder and CEO at People Group, including Shaadi.com, he is recognized as one of the top angel investors in the country, actively supporting over 200 startups, including OLA and Mauj. After graduating from Boston College, Mittal returned to India and founded Sagaai.com in 1997, later rebranded as Shaadi.com, with a current revenue of more than 30 million.
In Shark Tank India, Mitaal has already invested more than ₹5 crores on 24 startups such as Heart Up My Sleeves, Cosiq, Revamp Moto, Vivalyf Innovations- Easy Life, MeatYour, and others.
3. Vineeta Singh
Position | Co-founder and CEO of Sugar Cosmetics |
Education | BIIM, Ahmedabad |
Networth | 300 crores |
One of the richest shark in Shark Tank India, Vineeta Singh, co-founded Sugar Cosmetics in 20212 with her husband, Kaushik Mukherjee. The current valuation of her brand stands at $200 million. Apart from this, Vineeta has also helped many startups by investing over ₹3 crores in 15 diverse startups, such as BluePine Industries, Booz scooters, NOCD, Get A Whey and The Quirky Nari.
4. Azhar Iqubal
Position | Co-founder and CEO of Inshorts |
Education | IIT Delhi dropout |
Networth | 500 crores |
The 31-year-old IIT Delhi Delhi dropout, Azhar Iqubal, is the founder and CEO of Inshorts. An app that breaks down lengthy news stories and writes them in less than 60 words. He is the newest Shark in Shark Tank India season 3 with an estimated net worth of Rs 500 crores.
5. Peyush Bansal
Position | Co-founder and CEO of Lenskart |
Education | McGill University, IIM Banglore |
Networth | 600 crores |
Peyush Bansal, one of the most richest shark in Shark Tank India, founded Lenskart in 2010. India’s largest eyewear retail chain, Lenskart, became a billion-dollar company in 2019 and is currently valued at $2.5 billion. Lenskart operates in more than 600 stores across 450 Indian cities, with 4,000 employees. Additionally, Piyush Bansal has invested over ₹8 crores in 27 startups via Shark Tank India, such as LOKA, Annie, Carragreen, The Yarn Bazaar, PNT, etc. Â
6. Namita Thapar
Position | CEO of Emcure Pharmaceuticals |
Education | Duke’s Fuqua School of Business |
Networth | 600 crores |
The richest female shark in Shark Tank India, Namita Thapar, is the CEO of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, founded by her father in 1983. Currently, Emcure Pharma has a turnover of over 6,000 crores, operates in 70 countries, and employs 10,000+ people. Apart from that, Namita has also helped many startups in startups, putting over ₹6 crores in 22+ companies like Nomad Food Project, Colour Me Mad, and Watt Technovations, showing her knack for spotting promising ventures.
7. Aman Gupta
Position | Co-founder and CMO of boAt |
Education | Institute of Chartered Accountants of India |
Networth | 700 crores |
Aman Gupta was the richest Shark on Tank India Season 1, with a net worth of over 700 crore. He is the co-founder and CMO of BoAt Technologies Ltd., a top tech company specialising in headphones and other gadgets. He also earned the title of Entrepreneur of the Year in 2020. In the second season of Shark Tank India, he invested over 100 crores in different startups, showcasing his continued commitment to helping innovative startups and entrepreneurs.
8. Deepinder Goyal:
Position | Founder and CEO of Zomato |
Education | IIT Delhi |
Networth | 2030 crores |
Newly introduced Deepinder Goyal is one of the richest sharks in Shark Tank India, with an estimated net worth of more than 2000 crores. His wealth mainly comes from his stake in Zomato and generous donations of ESOP shares to charity. In 2021, he made headlines by giving up his three-year salary. He’s known for supporting women entrepreneurs in technology. In season three of Shark Tank India, he will invest in exciting startups, bringing his wealth of expertise to the show.
9. Amit Jain
Position | Co-founder and CEO of Car Dekho |
Education | IIT Delhi |
Networth | 2900 crores |
The richest shark of Shark Tank India season 2, with a surprising net worth of around 3000 crores. Initially, he worked as a Software Engineer for a year at TCS. Then, he spent nearly seven years at Trilogy. His love for cars led him to start Car dekho in in 2008 with his brother Anurag Jain, the current COO of Car Dekho Group. Today, Amit Jain’s Cardekho has surpassed a $1.2 billion valuation, solidifying its position as a leading player in the automotive industry.
10. Ritesh Aggarwal
Position | Founder and CEO of OYO |
Education | Thiel fellowship (2-year programme) |
Networth | 16000 crores |
The most richest shark in the shark tank history, Ritesh Aggarwal has a whooping net worth of more than 16000 crores. Popularly known as “The Internet Stud,” he started his entrepreneurial journey at just 13, selling SIM cards after school. After years of struggle, he founded OYO in 2013, which is considered the global powerhouse in the hospitality industry today. He was also the first Asian to get a Thiel fellowship. The fellowship offers personalized training from prominent international figures such as Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. These were some of the richest sharks in Shark Tank India. Tell us which Shark impressed you the most and why.