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Shark Tank India Judges Face Financial Losses in Their Own Ventures: Are They Fit to Mentor Startups?
MUMBAI: Billionaire and RPG Group Chairman Harsh Goenka recently ignited a lively discussion on social media by commenting on the financial losses reported by companies owned by the judges of Shark Tank India.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Goenka praised the show for its role in fostering entrepreneurship but added a humorous twist by referencing the classic thriller Jaws.
“I enjoy #SharkTankIndia as a program and think it’s a fantastic platform for budding entrepreneurs,” Goenka wrote. He added with a touch of humor, “But whenever I think of sharks, I think of the movie *Jaws* and bleeding!”
Accompanying his post, Goenka shared a table highlighting the financial losses reported by businesses associated with the Sharks, who include prominent entrepreneurs like Aman Gupta (Boat), Peyush Bansal (Lenskart), Anupam Mittal (Shaadi.com), Kunal Bahl (Snapdeal), Namita Thapar (Emcure Pharmaceuticals), Vineeta Singh (SUGAR Cosmetics), and Amit Jain (CarDekho).
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Anupam Mittal Responds
Anupam Mittal, founder of Shaadi.com and one of the Sharks, responded to Goenka’s post with a clarifying perspective. While acknowledging the humor in the comment, Mittal pointed out that the data shared was incomplete and potentially misleading.
“I know you meant it in jest, but with all due respect, sir, I think you reacted to what appears to be superficial, biased, and incomplete data,” Mittal wrote. He added, “Sharks don’t bleed red, we bleed blue, and that’s why we do what we do.”
Social Media Reactions
Goenka’s post quickly gained traction, sparking a mix of opinions. While some users defended the Sharks for their efforts in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, others shared humorous takes on the financial figures.
One user quipped, “Why don’t you join Shark Tank? Your wit would be unmatched.” Another commented, “Losses are part of the game; they’re taking risks to support groundbreaking ideas.”
Despite the debate, many agreed that Shark Tank India remains a significant platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to showcase their ideas and secure funding.
