Shark Tank India sharks have seen it all – the wins, the wipeouts and everything in between. Their no-nonsense advice hits home for all startup founders grinding through the chaos; stressing self-belief, grit, and those gut-punch risks that separate dreamers from doers.
Shark Tank India Season 5 premieres tonight, January 5, 2026, at 10 PM on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV. These quotes from Aman Gupta, Shaily Mehrotra, and the rest of the sharks make for the ultimate pre-premiere boost to get you hyped for the new pitches and deals.
Inspiring quotes that could help your startup take flight
Aman Gupta (boAt)
“Believing in yourself and your idea is paramount to building a successful business.” Aman Gupta hammered this home after bootstrapping boAt through brutal funding rejections. Self belief kept him pushing audio gear when everyone doubted an Indian brand could rival global giants.
Namita Thapar (Emcure Pharmaceuticals)
“When you hire people smarter than you, there’s dissent, which is a very important culture for creativity and innovation in any company” Emcure’s rapid growth under Namita Thapar came from welcoming sharper talent. The resulting debates fueled fresh ideas, proving leaders thrive by embracing challenges over clinging to control.
Peyush Bansal (Lenskart)
“Businesses should not be built on a model or channel but rather out of a problem or passion.” Peyush Bansal applied this lesson at Lenskart by focusing on India’s vision care challenges. Solving real problems with passion ensured long-term success over short-lived trends.
Vineeta Singh (Sugar Cosmetics)
“My definition of success is how I have the freedom and ability to do anything I want, without the fear of failure.” Motherhood and Sugar Cosmetics’ tough start reshaped Vineeta Singh’s outlook. She now measures achievement by the liberty to act boldly, free from failure’s shadow.
Anupam Mittal (Shaadi.com)
“How do you kill a company? By hiring the wrong leadership!” After Shaadi.com’s rise, flawed executive choices nearly derailed Anupam Mittal’s People Group. Strong leadership, he found, matters more than any standout product.
Motivational quotes by other sharks
Ritesh Agarwal (OYO Rooms)
“Risking nothing achieves nothing. Entrepreneurship involves stepping out of your comfort zone, challenging convention and seeking the right opportunities.”
Amit Jain (CarDekho)
“When you are at the top of your game, all the chatter is around your success. What many don’t realize is the fact that it takes years of hard work and grit to build a business, and failing is a constant.”
Kunal Bahl (Snapdeal and Titan Capital)
“Economic incentives alone fail to retain top talent—culture and team spirit drive loyalty. Building strong relationships and sustained focus are essential for entrepreneurial success.”
Viraj Bahl (Veeba)
“Meditation daily changes lives by countering stress and boosting mental clarity. Bounce back from rejections to scale with integrity; success paths are nonlinear.”
Mohit Yadav (Minimalist)
“Transparency builds trust: disclose pH, suppliers, and real ingredients to empower smart customers. Prioritize customer needs and feedback over marketing; walk the talk on honesty.”
Shaily Mehrotra (Fixderma)
“The real lessons came from staying brave, consistent, and resilient. I always picture that inflatable doll kids try to knock down, but it keeps returning to its place. That is the strength a founder grows into. That is the strength that built us.”
Hardik Kothiya (Rayzon Solar)
“From a garage dream to a driven reality. Every mile is a reminder to keep building the next big thing.”
Kanika Tekriwal (JetSetGo)
“It’s essential to find your path and pursue what truly excites you. Do what makes you happy. Do what makes you wake up in the morning. Do what makes you want to be each day, every day.”
