Shark Tank India Season 5: Release date, where to watch, what to expect, who are the new sharks, and more...

Shark Tank India, the 'desi' version of the British TV show, is returning with Season 5 in January 2026. SonyLIV has already dropped a video, teasing with the introduction of new sharks and entrepreneurs. The reality show hints that here are still many start-ups that are in need for a push from the business moguls who judge their products and strategies. Season 5 will see some new and fresh faces, along with the old ones. Scroll down for more details.

Shark Tank India Season 5 release date

The fifth installment of the Indian reality show will start airing on Sony Entertainment Television and will stream digitally on SonyLIV (also accessible via OTTplay Premium) from January 5, 2026.

New faces of Shark Tank India Season 5

Shaily Mehrotra: the CEO of Fixderma India

Hardik Kothiya: the founder and managing director of Rayzon Solar

Mohit Yadav: the co-founder of Minimalist

Varun Alagh: the CEO and co-founder of Honasa Consumer Ltd

Kanika Tekriwal: The founder of JetSetGo Aviation

Pratham Mittal: the founder of Tetr & Masters' Union

The main sharks are also returning in Season 5 such as Aman Gupta (founder of boAt), Anupam Mittal (founder of People Group and Shaadi.com), Namita Thapar (director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals), Vineeta Singh (co-founder of Sugar Cosmatics), Kunal Bahl (co-founder of Snapdeal) and Peyush Bansal (co-founder of Lenskart).

What to expect from Shark Tank India Season 5

Shark Tank is carrying the tagline “Yeh Season Hai Time Se Aage”, promising some groundbreaking pitches and intense negotiations. For the first time, a dedicated 'Campus Special' segment will be launched that will fouce on student-led startups and early-stage ideas from universities.

Season 5 partnered with brands like Farmley for live pitch recordings at events like the Indian Healthy Snacking Summit 2025. New shark Pratham Mittal has stated in an interview with Hindustan Times that he intends to bring “more heart” to the show, particularly for young students who may need more support, rather than ruthless criticism.

Other new sharks like Mohit Yadav and Kanika Tekriwal hinted a shift towards specialised niches like sustainable skincare and aviation logistics. The latest promos of Season 5 caught much attention for mocking the toxic hustle culture and encouraging entrepreneurs for their pitch brilliance.

Shark Tank India Season 5 FAQs:

Q. When to watch Shark Tank India Season 5?

A. Shark Tank India Season 5 is arriving on SonyLIV (OTTplay Premium) from January 5, 2026.

Q. Who are the new faces on Shark Tank India Season 5?

A. Shaily Mehrotra (CEO of Fixderma India), Hardik Kothiya (founder and managing director of Rayzon Solar), Mohit Yadav (co-founder of Minimalist), Varun Alagh (CEO and co-founder of Honasa Consumer Ltd), Kanika Tekriwal (founder of JetSetGo Aviation) and Pratham Mittal (founder of Tetr & Masters' Union) are the new sharks in Shark Tank India Season 5.