Shark Tank India 5: The fifth season of Shark Tank India is back with exciting entrepreneurs and innovative business ideas. The panel features Anupam Mittal, Aman Gupta, Namita Thapar, Mohit Yadav and Kunal Bahl, along with new guest experts. While some pitches have impressed, others faced tough questions. But nothing prepared the Sharks for 13-year-old Jaiwardhan Tyagi, whose pitch left everyone speechless.
13-Year-Old Entrepreneur Pitches AI MedTech Platform
Confidently presenting his project, Jaiwardhan said, “Sharks, kab tak hum AI se sirf graphic design ya phir PPTs banwane jaise kaam karwayenge? Napex AI ek assistive medtech platform hai jo patients ko apni health samajhne, track karne aur manage karne mein clarity aur assistance deta hai. Main Jaiwardhan Tyagi hoon, 13 saal.”
The Sharks were shocked by his age. Aman Gupta and others praised him for his vision and clarity. Jayvardhan revealed that he even quit his JEE coaching to focus on the platform. He said, “Yeh koi school project nahi hai. This is a thing jiske liye maine apni JEE ki coaching bhi chhod di thi. Yeh aisi cheez hai jisse main abhi beinteha pyaar karta hoon.”
He also called Napoleon and Steve Jobs his inspiration. His passion and determination made the segment one of the most talked-about moments of the season. Whether he secures a deal remains to be seen, but the young entrepreneur has already made a mark.
What Shark Tank India 5 Has Shown So Far
Season 5 of Shark Tank India premiered on January 5, 2026, airing on Sony Entertainment Television and streaming on Sony LIV. The theme, “Yeh Season Hai Time Se Aage”, focuses on future-ready innovations. New panel experts include Kanika Tekriwal (JetSetGo), Shaily Mehrotra (Fixderma), Mohit Yadav (Minimalist) and Hardik Kothiya (Rayzon Solar), bringing expertise in aviation, D2C and renewable energy.
So far, the show has featured a variety of pitches, from tech solutions to modernised traditional products. Highlights include SaveSage (a credit card rewards optimisation tool) and Kalam Labs (working on near-space technology). Planyt (a plant growth device startup) faced tough questions over valuation, while Pistabarfi (a modern take on Indian sweets) impressed with quality and packaging but sparked strategy debates.
