The popular business reality show Shark Tank India is returning for a third season, and the shark panel is expanding. Edelweiss Mutual Fund CEO and Managing Director Radhika Gupta has been announced as the newest shark judge for the upcoming season.

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1. Introduction of New Sharks
2. About Radhika Gupta
3. Other Sharks Returning
4. Format Stays the Same
5. Campus Special Segment
6. Rahul Dua Returns as Host
7. Conclusion

Introduction of New Sharks

Sony Liv, the streaming platform airing Shark Tank India, has been revealing the new sharks through promotional videos over the past few weeks. Radhika Gupta joins OYO Rooms founder Ritesh Agarwal, Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal, and Inshorts CEO Azhar Iqubal as new additions to the panel.

Gupta’s inclusion brings the number of female sharks up to three, as she joins Namita Thapar of Emcure Pharmaceuticals and Vineeta Singh of SUGAR Cosmetics.

About Radhika Gupta

The 40-year-old Gupta currently serves as CEO and Managing Director of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, one of India’s leading mutual fund houses. She has led the organization since 2016 after previously working at management consulting firm McKinsey & Company.

Gupta is a prominent figure in India’s financial services industry. She is a Young Global Leader recognized by the World Economic Forum and has authored two books.

 

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Other Sharks Returning

In addition to the new faces, several familiar sharks from previous seasons will be back. Anupam Mittal of Shaadi.com, Aman Gupta of boAt, and Peyush Bansal of Lenskart have all been confirmed to return.

Amit Jain of CarDekho Group, Namita Thapar, and Vineeta Singh will also reprise their roles as investors willing to exchange cash for equity in budding startups.

Format Stays the Same

The format of Shark Tank India will remain unchanged for season 3. Aspiring entrepreneurs will pitch their business ideas to the panel of sharks in hopes of getting investment in exchange for equity stakes.

The sharks will grill the contestants about their products, business models, and profit potential before deciding whether to invest. Negotiations over valuation and equity shares will ensue for those who get deals.

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Campus Special Segment

One new element for this season is the addition of a Campus Special segment. Young college students will get the chance to enter the tank and pitch their nascent startups to the sharks.

Getting deals from the investors could give the student entrepreneurs funds and mentorship to get their ideas off the ground while still completing their studies.

Rahul Dua Returns as Host

Comic Rahul Dua, who charmed viewers with his banter as host during the previous two seasons, will be back to emcee the proceedings. His humor and accessibility helped offset some of the intensity as aspiring business moguls put everything on the line.

Conclusion

With an intriguing mix of familiar and fresh faces among the sharks, plus the inspiration of young minds in the Campus Special, Shark Tank India 3 is sure to make a splash when it releases on Sony Liv in January 2023. Under Dua’s affable hosting and the sharp eye of investors like Radhika Gupta, it promises to unearth the next generation of Indian entrepreneurial talent.

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