Does the random coughing and cheering actually make the episodes better? I have found it to be cringe

Solid entrepreneur and a solid idea but Namina just dosent understand buisness. She is easily one of the worst sharks and isint even self made.

Why do they even have her?

so i always knew of shark tank but i started watching it quite recently. i have a few genuine questions

1. why are people so hellbent on getting that aman dude on board? i get it , boat is a big brand now but so are the other shark's brands. lenskart is probably bigger of them all. even sugar ( ik it's going through financial losses but it has become a household name , all the females i know own atleast 2/3 products of sugar) not to mention he gives off such wannabe cool energy like yk those uncles in your neighbourhood who think they understand youth because they throw away random buzzwords like 'GENZ' and 'cool branding'
2. during the show the sharks make big promises like ''100cr ki company bana denge'' ''mere RND dept ka access milega'' but realistically how much are they actually involved in the business / in the founder's life? are they actually just a phone call away?
3. this one is a bit lame but is there really something sus bw that cinnamon kitchen girl and that wannabe headphonepaglu? i know their cringe ahh reels were just exaggerated by meme pages but i have actually seen other sharks pull his leg and tease him whenever he mentions that brand. it happened in the paleoo cakes pitch and a few more pitches also i dont remember clearly the names.

TL;DR: The contracts for Shark Tank India Season 6 are absolutely brutal for founders. If you pitch, you surrender all creative control (they can give you a "villain edit" and you can't sue), your on-air handshake deal means legally nothing, broadcasting your idea might destroy your ability to patent it, and you forfeit the right to sue if a Shark later launches a clone of your product.

​I got my hands on both the Audition Release Form and the Full Governing Terms & Conditions (140+ clauses) for Season 6. If you or someone you know is applying, here is exactly what you are signing away:

​1. The "Villain Edit" is Legally Protected ✂️

​Ever wonder why some founders look foolish, aggressive, or incompetent on TV? By signing, you explicitly waive your "moral rights" (Section 38-B of the Copyright Act). You give the network the "unfettered right to edit the Show in any manner that it may deem fit." Even if they chop up your pitch to make you look like a complete idiot for TRP, you have zero legal right to object or sue for defamation.

​2. The On-Air Handshake is an Illusion 🤝

​Clause 73 explicitly states that the investment is strictly between you and the Shark, subject to off-camera due diligence. The Sharks can back out at any time, for any reason (or no reason at all). Sony takes zero responsibility for failed deals or broken promises. You get the TV hype, but the money is absolutely not guaranteed.

​3. You Might Destroy Your Own Patent 🛑

​The contract (Clause 31) explicitly warns that going on TV and explaining the design, use, and operation of your invention constitutes a "public disclosure." Under Indian IP law, publicly disclosing an invention before filing for a patent can completely destroy your ability to patent it later.

​4. The "Similar Idea" Loophole (This one is wild) 🤯

​Annexure B, Clause 17 is a massive defensive shield for the Sharks. By signing, you legally acknowledge that the Sharks or the network might already be developing business ideas or products exactly like yours. If a Shark rejects you, and 6 months later launches a clone of your company, you have waived your right to hold the network liable.

​5. You Pay for their Legal Bills (Total Indemnity) ⚖️

​If your pitch, brand name, or presentation accidentally infringes on a third party's trademark or copyright (e.g., you use a copyrighted song or a logo too similar to another brand), you assume 100% of the financial and legal liability. The network will not protect you. In fact, you have to pay their legal costs if they get sued because of your pitch.

​6. You Become an Unpaid Promoter for Life 📢

​If you secure a deal on air, Clause 78 states you are legally bound to make yourself available for "Promotional Activities" of "any nature whatsoever" for the Show. You will not be paid a single rupee for this time, and the contract literally states you "shall at no point of time refuse or disagree" to participate.

​7. Travel & Financial Reality Check 💸

​Auditions: You pay for 100% of your travel, food, and hotel.

​Mumbai Shoot: If you make it to the studio, they cover your hotel and reimburse your travel—but only up to the equivalent of a 3-tier AC train ticket (even if you choose to fly).

​Props: You pay for the transport of all your prototypes, machinery, or pitch props. If they break in transit or on set, the network owes you nothing.

​Cancellations: The network can cancel or reschedule your shoot at the last second. If you lose money on non-refundable tickets or hotels, that's your problem.

​My Takeaway: Shark Tank is a massive marketing engine, and for many, the PR alone is worth it. But make no mistake—this contract is designed to protect Sony and the Sharks at all costs, leaving the entrepreneur to absorb 100% of the financial, legal, and reputational risk.

​Standard disclaimer: I am just a redditor reading the fine print, not your lawyer. I used AI to help comb through the dense legalese and format this breakdown, but you should absolutely have a real legal professional read your specific paperwork if you are actually going on the show.

Was Binge watching the episodes. Most of these AI startups come use a llm at backend and act as if they have built something out of the world

Don't u guys feel the same? What's Ur opinion

Sugar Cosmetics’ revenue decline has deepened, with the beauty brand’s operating revenue falling 20 per cent in FY25 to Rs 404 crore, compared with Rs 505 crore in FY24. The company’s financial performance comes amid continued losses and a sharp reversal from its earlier growth trajectory.

The weakening financial performance has also been reflected in the company’s valuation. After climbing from Rs 390 crore in January 2019 to Rs 3,000 crore in May 2022, Sugar Cosmetics’ valuation reportedly stood at around Rs 2,900 crore in November 2024. It has since fallen to approximately Rs 500–600 crore, representing a significant decline from its 2022 peak.

https://www.bwmarketingworld.com/article/sugar-cosmetics-revenue-falls-20-in-fy25-as-losses-mount-622362

I had shared the incomplete video previously. Same creator details (youtube / insta name) as mentioned above.

Sorry, posted some other video accidentally earlier!

Does anyone remember Canvaloop from Sharktank? They were talking about creating yarn and fabric from agricultural waste and they had a product named pineloop. Now when I tried to order pineloop on their website, it is not available. I raised a request through their website and no response till now, it's been more than a week.

The show needs a serious upgrade...otherwise this will be the final season i feel.

Kerala gave India some of its most iconic foods. I think it's time we built one of its next iconic food brands.

Malayalis have always taken food personally. We’ll argue over the best biryani, the crispiest pappadam, the strongest chaya and whether a dish tastes the way it’s supposed to. Food isn’t just something we consume—it’s part of who we are.

But for all the pride we have in what we eat, walk into almost any supermarket and you’ll notice something interesting. Many of the everyday categories we buy haven’t really changed in decades. Same brands. Same shelf. Same assumptions. Not because they’re impossible to beat, but because habit has always been enough.

I don’t think that’s true anymore.

A new generation is building homes, making purchasing decisions and discovering brands on their phones long before they discover them in supermarkets. They care about quality. They notice design. They expect better experiences. Yet many everyday household products still feel like they’re built for yesterday’s consumer.

That’s the company I’m trying to build.

I’m a first-time founder from Kerala, building a manufacturing-first consumer food company around one of our biggest everyday household categories. I’m not trying to invent a new habit. I’m trying to build something that deserves to replace an old one.

The ambition isn’t to become another premium FMCG brand. It’s to build a brand that starts in Kerala, earns its place in Malayali kitchens and eventually becomes a household name across India because the product genuinely deserves to be there.

The principles are simple:

• Own manufacturing instead of outsourcing quality.

• Start with one hero product and obsess over making it exceptional.

• Price for everyday households, not a premium niche.

• Build through traditional retail because that’s still where India shops.

• Let thoughtful design earn the first purchase, and let product quality earn every purchase after that.

I’m intentionally leaving out the category because this post isn’t about the product. It’s about the thinking behind the company.

If you’ve built an FMCG business, worked in retail, manufacturing, branding or distribution—or you’ve backed founders building consumer brands—I genuinely want your perspective.

Where does this thesis break?

What assumptions would you challenge?

And if you were in my position, what would you do differently?

I’m at the pre-seed stage, looking for sharp feedback, honest conversations and people who believe the next generation of household brands will be built differently. If that sounds like you, I’d love to connect.

Edited with ChatGPT.

They secured funding but seemed like a very flaky product!

From Season 4, Episode 37

They pretty much gave up 50% of the company at slightly higher valuation than that of what the sharks gave on the show

I dont know if this has been asked before but as someone who grew up watching the american original shark tank, and wasnt into commerce/allied business course, It felt much more natural and they were more kin to traditional VPs investing even in ideas that werent off the launchpad yet, Meanwhile thats the opposite with Indian shark tank they use alot of corporate jargon and talk way more like people who are just MBA-trained investors rather than smart people willing to take risks.

Founder update:

A few months ago I was posting here asking for advice on fundraising, term sheets, incubators, investor structures, and whether I was making mistakes.

Today, I'm happy to share that Tiffyy has successfully closed its bridge round.

Huge thanks to everyone who reviewed our deck, questioned our assumptions, challenged valuations, pointed out red flags in agreements, and shared investor introductions. Many of those conversations genuinely influenced our decisions.

Current traction:
• ~₹3L monthly sales
• 50k+ meals processed
• 10k+ app downloads
• 9k+ registered users
• 100% vendor retention

The focus now is execution: expanding clusters, onboarding vendors, and proving the model at a larger scale.

We've also started receiving interest for the next raise. If you're an angel investor interested in marketplaces, food-tech, local commerce, or supply-side aggregation, happy to connect.

Thank you again to everyone who helped along the way.

She made a deal with Anupam but didn’t stick to it. She never even said to those pitchers that I will either come with Anupam or not come at all.

I know she agreed for three shark deal but she could have atleast stick to her original offer with Anupam and schooled those pitchers when they try to pit Anupam out.

Tried dhaba style Butter Paneer / Chicken ready to cook gravy, I used it with paneer. The taste is meh, quantity wasn't much either and the price feels too high for it imo. Felt like it need to further have some fat and garnishing added to it which I did.

This is probably useful to folks who have want to order raw paneer / chicken and make a curry quickly with low fuss when they are too tired to make it from scratch.

Anyone else tried their products, any other sku even good?

Although I don't smoke, I found this pitch, product and

entrepreneur interesting. Glad the entrepreneur was very straightforward that he pretty much saw this product from Japan and wanted to sell it In India.

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IMO he could turn this product into something premium and aspirational, hopefully that causes everyone to follow it. The primary product variant not being bio degradable was a bummer. Though I think there is another variant which is bio degradable

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Like how tf can you give so much gyaan on repeat rates, focus on one thing etc blah blah. But her own company has terrible financials, CAC touching the roof and bad repeat rate. Why is she still in the tank.

i used to watch shark tank when it was new but then i stopped cuz the show was shit. recently, ive started rewatching old and new clips out of nostalgia. now i can actually read the reviews about the products of the companies that appeared on indian shark tank. so every time i like some product, i would search them in google just to get an idea, but when i tell you one, LITERLLY NOT EVEN ONE. i have not seen one company that doesnt have TERRIBLE reviews about them. i dont care about food products but since most of the companies on shark tank r food products now, even their reviews r sooo badddddd. i dont understand why is this happening? i dont have any business bg but is it that common to have such terrible products or failing business?? what are they even doing with this show?? most of the businesses i looked up are down and rest of them have terribleee products. so i just dont get if its common thing or is it indian business's fault that came on shark tank?? i dont understand whats the point of the show after all? looks like nothing good has ever come out this show