Shark Tank India

A small-town teen frustrated by broken hotel rooms didn’t just complain — he built OYO. From dropping out of college to raising global funding and becoming a Shark, Ritesh Agarwal’s journey is one of bold pivots and relentless belief.

At 52, with just Rs 1,000 and a mountain recipe, Shashi Bahuguna Raturi began a journey many dismissed. Today, her traditional Himalayan salt brand empowers women, supports farmers and proves ambition has no expiry date.

For 17 years, Bengaluru-based Dr Parag Gad worked on ‘xStep’, a non-surgical device designed to support movement in paralysis and cerebral palsy.

Living in Mumbai, Yash Kalra saw how rushed mornings pushed nutrition aside. After a failed first startup, his idea led to GOAT Life, a breakfast solution built from everyday struggle.

Shark Tank pitches use many startup terms. This dictionary helps readers understand how startups work, with simple explanations of valuation, margins, burn rate, runway, and exits.

When health challenges disrupted their lives, sisters Veda and Sudha channelled their science backgrounds to create Earthful, a plant-based nutrition startup. With no business background, they built it from scratch — eventually impressing Shark Tank India judges and earning a Rs 75 lakh investment for their honest, thoughtful approach to wellness.

Overcoming UPSC setbacks, Veda Gogineni and Kajal Srivastava redefined their paths by embracing entrepreneurship. Veda’s Earthful flourished on Shark Tank India, while Kajal’s Kalaripayattu-driven career marked triumph. They show that not clearing UPSC isn’t the end!

Sheikh Yameen’s ‘Curve Electric’ promotes eco-friendly transport in Kashmir, offering e-bikes with innovative features to combat pollution and reduce emissions.

Once a winter wonderland, Kashmir is now plagued by air pollution and infrequent snowfalls. Sheikh Yameen reminisces about his snow-filled childhood, now a fading memory. To reclaim Kashmir’s lost charm, he and his friend Zubair Ahmed Bhat launched ‘Curve Electric’, a sustainable e-bike rental service to fight pollution.

A surprising pitch, an unexpected Rs 2.5 crore deal — here's how this Dehradun venture impressed Shark Tank India’s sharks.