Shark Tank India is set to return with Season 5, and the newly released teaser has revealed the expanded judging panel, featuring several new faces alongside returning sharks. The business reality show, which is the Indian adaptation of the popular American format, first premiered in 2021 and has since completed four seasons, facilitating over 700 investment deals.
With many early-stage startups still seeking mentorship, funding, and strategic guidance, the upcoming season aims to continue supporting India’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem.
New judges join Shark Tank India season 5
The teaser for Season 5 shows judges assessing pitches with a fresh perspective while maintaining the show’s core focus on innovation, scalability, and founder mindset. The existing panel members will continue, while several new entrepreneurs and business leaders have joined the show this season.
New judges in Shark Tank India Season 5:
- Shaily Mehrotra, CEO, Fixderma India
- Hardik Kothiya, Founder and Managing Director, Rayzon Solar
- Mohit Yadav, Co-founder, Minimalist
- Varun Alagh, CEO and Co-founder, Honasa Consumer Ltd
- Kanika Tekriwal, Founder, JetSetGo Aviation
- Pratham Mittal, Founder, Masters’ Union and Tetra
Returning sharks in Season 5
The original lineup of judges continues in the new season, including Anupam Mittal, Aman Gupta, Vineeta Singh, Namita Thapar, Peyush Bansal, Ghazal Alagh, Viraj Bahl, Kunal Bahl, Ritesh Agarwal, and Amit Jain. Notably, Amit Jain returns to the show after a gap of two seasons.
Shark Tank India season 5: When and where to watch
Shark Tank India Season 5 is scheduled to premiere on Sony LIV on January 5, 2026. According to the teaser, the upcoming season will feature a fresh set of startup pitches, intense negotiations, and detailed evaluations by the expanded panel of judges.
The new season is expected to bring diverse perspectives from founders across consumer brands, solar energy, aviation, education, and personal care, adding depth to the show’s investment discussions.
