Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Shark Tank India 5 Premieres
Shark Tank India Season 5 is starting on January 5, 2026, at 10 PM on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
In one of the promos, the sharks Aman Gupta and Kunal Bahl argue about a dessert brand called The Croffle Guys, who sell croissant-shaped waffles.
Aman thinks it's a smart move to open near a Belgian waffle shop, but Kunal disagrees.
The sharks also share inspiring quotes for startup founders, emphasizing self-belief, grit, and solving real problems.
The selection process for the show is very strict, with only 0.1% of applicants making it to the tank.
The show airs on Sony TV and Sony Liv every Monday to Friday at 8 pm.
Shark Tank India Season 5 premieres on January 5, 2026, at 10 PM on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
Aman Gupta and Kunal Bahl clash over The Croffle Guys' dessert brand, with Aman calling their business strategy a 'smart move' and Kunal questioning its uniqueness.
The Croffle Guys plan to open their first location opposite a Belgian waffle shop, aiming to sell croissant-shaped waffles at an average price of Rs 267.
Sharks share inspiring quotes for startup founders, emphasizing self-belief, grit, and solving real problems.
The selection process for Shark Tank India has become more rigorous, with only 0.1% of applicants making it to the tank, and a focus on due diligence and compliance.
- Who
- Sharks Aman Gupta, Kunal Bahl, Namita Thapar, Anupam Mittal, Mohit Yadav, Peyush Bansal, Vineeta Singh, Ritesh Agarwal, Amit Jain, Viraj Bahl, Shaily Mehrotra, Hardik Kothiya, Kanika Tekriwal and founders Rahul Vohra, Annanya Agarwal, Veer Pinto, Amay Thakkar of The Croffle Guys
- What
- Premiere of Shark Tank India Season 5 and a disagreement over a dessert brand pitch
- When
- January 5, 2026, at 10 PM
- Where
- Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV
- Why
- To evaluate and potentially invest in startup businesses, with a focus on due diligence and compliance
Aman Gupta's Perspective
Kunal Bahl's Perspective
The Croffle Guys' Business Strategy
Aman Gupta's Perspective
Aman Gupta believes opening near a Belgian waffle shop is a smart move for The Croffle Guys.
Kunal Bahl's Perspective
Kunal Bahl questions the uniqueness and strategy of The Croffle Guys' business model.
- Show Premiere
- January 5, 2026
- Broadcast Time
- 10 PM
- Broadcast Platforms
- Sony Entertainment Television, Sony LIV
- Selection Process
- 0.1% of applicants make it to the tank
- Diligence Focus
- Revenues, history, taxation, bank accounts, compliance
- Controversial Pitch
- The Croffle Guys
- Sharks Involved
- Aman Gupta, Kunal Bahl, Namita Thapar, Anupam Mittal, Mohit Yadav, Peyush Bansal, Vineeta Singh, Ritesh Agarwal, Amit Jain, Viraj Bahl, Shaily Mehrotra, Hardik Kothiya, Kanika Tekriwal
Sources
Shark Tank India 5: A ‘smart move’ or not? Aman Gupta and Kunal Bahl clash over dessert brand
Shark Tank India Season 5 is back: Full list of judges, new investors and their net worths
Top inspiring quotes by Shark Tank India sharks every start-up founder should read
