As Shark Tank India Season 3 debuts, it introduces a new shark, Ritesh Agarwal of OYO Rooms, one of India’s youngest billionaires who founded a leading affordable hotel chain spanning India and other countries.
Shark Tank India, an adaptation of the renowned US reality show airing on SET India, has become one of the most beloved and watched reality TV shows in the country, boasting a massive fan base.
This show provides a significant platform for aspiring entrepreneurs in India to propel their ventures to new heights. Contestants, often referred to as ‘Pitchers,’ dive into the shark-infested waters, bringing their innovative ideas to life.
These ‘Pitchers’ are brilliant entrepreneurs with a singular goal – to elevate their ventures to new heights. The sharks, on the other hand, are highly successful business personalities in India, including Aman Gupta, co-founder and CMO of boAt, Peyush Bansal, co-founder and CEO of Lenskart, Ritesh Agarwal, founder and CEO of OYO, and many more. These sharks are venture capitalists, ready to invest in companies with growth potential in exchange for equity.
Following two incredibly successful seasons, the cast of Shark Tank India Season 3 is back in full swing!
Shark Tank India Season 3 Launch Date & Timings
The eagerly awaited Shark Tank India Season 3 has already begun shooting, although an official launch date is yet to be announced. Nonetheless, fans can expect the new season to air in late December or January 2024, either on Sony Entertainment Channel or the OTT platform SonyLIV.
Shark Tank India Season 3 Judges & Sharks
The cast of Shark Tank India consistently features some of the most prominent Indian business personalities as judges or sharks, investing in emerging Indian startup companies with potential. The prior seasons witnessed the participation of significant business figures, including Ashneer Grover, former co-founder and CEO of BharatPe, Aman Gupta, co-founder and CMO of boAt, and Peyush Bansal, co-founder and CEO of Lenskart, among others.
Now, let’s take a closer look at what you can expect to see in the upcoming Shark Tank India cast. Brace yourselves for the arrival of three new, incredibly successful young sharks!
Aman Gupta
Hailing from Delhi, India, Aman Gupta, born on 4th March 1982, is the co-founder and CMO of boAt, an India-based consumer electronics brand specializing in earwear audio-tech. The unicorn startup, established in 2016, is valued at an estimated $1.32 billion as of December 2022. Aman Gupta secured the title of the most active shark in the first season, finalizing an impressive 70 deals with an investment totaling INR 246 million.
Aman Gupta’s academic journey took him from a BCom degree at the University of Delhi to clearing the CA entrance exam and attending the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. He worked at Citi Bank for two years and founded the startup Advanced Telemedia Pvt. Ltd, and later worked as a senior management consultant in KPMG’s Strategy Services Group.
Aman Gupta also earned an MBA degree from the Kellogg School Of Management and served as the director of sales at Harman International. Five years after this role, Aman Gupta, alongside co-founder Sameer Mehta, established boAt. As an angel investor in various companies, including Shiprocket, Anveshan, and others, and as the CMO of boAt, Aman Gupta’s current net worth is estimated at INR 700 crore.