7 months ago
Namita Thapar Calls Bonkers Corner Deal Most Meaningful
Namita Thapar, a shark on Shark Tank India, made her most meaningful deal this year by investing in Bonkers Corner, a streetwear brand.
The founder, Shubham Gupta, impressed her with his story of overcoming adversity and his brand's strong growth.
Shubham accepted Namita's offer immediately, which was a first in the show's history.
Bonkers Corner is expected to make ₹180 crore in sales next year with a 20% profit margin.
Namita is also focused on helping Shubham improve his health and expand the brand offline and technologically.
Namita Thapar described her investment in Bonkers Corner as the most meaningful deal of Shark Tank India Season 5.
Shubham Gupta accepted Namita's offer without hearing other sharks' proposals, a first in the show's history.
Bonkers Corner is projected to have ₹180 crore in sales for FY26 with a 20% EBITDA margin.
Shubham Gupta's personal journey of overcoming financial hardship and rejection deeply moved Namita Thapar.
Namita Thapar aims to support Bonkers Corner's offline expansion and technological growth, as well as Shubham's health.
- Who
- Shubham Gupta (founder of Bonkers Corner) and Namita Thapar (investor)
- What
- Namita Thapar's investment in Bonkers Corner on Shark Tank India Season 5
- Where
- Shark Tank India Season 5
- When
- February 2026
- Why
- Shubham Gupta's personal journey and the brand's strong fundamentals
Key facts
- Founder
- Shubham Gupta
- Brand
- Bonkers Corner
- Investor
- Namita Thapar
- Valuation
- ₹300 crore
- Expected Sales (FY26)
- ₹180 crore
- EBITDA Margin
- 20%
- Current Revenue
- ₹100 crore annually
- Shubham's Weight
- 47 kilograms
Quotes
Namita Thapar
Investor on Shark Tank India and Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals
“First time in the history of Shark Tank India, a founder has accepted an offer without hearing offers from other sharks. That’s Shubham Gupta for you — a unique founder and truly my number one deal of Season 5.”
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“I’m not asking for royalty today because I want to make it too good for him to refuse.”
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Aman Gupta
Investor on Shark Tank India
“I will give an offer and you will listen to other offers. Then I will say I don’t want to negotiate. We will waste a lot of time doing this. Tell me what I should do?”
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