NAMITA THAPAR
Shark Tank Bonkers Corner: How a 12th-pass Gen-Z streetwear brand owner rose from bankruptcy to a Rs 300 cr valuation
Bonkers Corner founder Shubham Gupta, who overcame family bankruptcy, pitched his Rs 100 crore streetwear brand on Shark Tank India. Seeking Rs 1.5 crore for 0.5% equity, Gupta impressed sharks with his resilience and ambition. Namita Thapar ultimately sealed the deal, investing in Gupta's vision for future growth.
Shark Tank India: IIM dropout’s AI tool reveals some shocking truths to Namita Thapar: ‘Where am I?’
A young founder's AI platform, Vryse, unexpectedly highlighted the visibility of investor brands on ChatGPT, causing a stir. The founder, who chose entrepreneurship over IIM Indore, secured a deal with Vineeta Singh and Anupam Mittal for his innovative AI optimization tool.
With a photo, Shark Tank's Namita Thapar teases bosses who urge 70-hour work week for employees
Namita Thapar, Shark Tank India judge, sparks debate on work-life balance. She emphasises health, a calm mind, and love as real luxuries. Her post questions the 70-hour workweek culture. It urges companies to reflect on work-life imbalance. Netizens resonate with her message. They highlight the need for well-being alongside professional ambition. The conversation underscores rethinking work culture.
Shark Tank's Namita Thapar's strong message to top bosses on how to treat juniors: Stop competing, start coaching
Namita Thapar shares a poem about leadership. The poem uses trees as metaphors. It shows the value of old and new ideas. The poem highlights generational differences in the workplace. It encourages coaching over competition. Social media users reacted positively to the poem. They found it relatable and comforting. The poem promotes collaboration between generations.
Hotmail founder Sabeer Bhatia indirectly roasts Shark Tank India judges after Namrata Thapar calls him out
Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia reignited a public debate on India’s startup ecosystem by urging investors to support bold, disruptive ideas instead of easy-to-scale delivery startups. His comments, made on social media, appeared to be a subtle response to Shark Tank India judge Namita Thapar, who had earlier criticised Bhatia for questioning the work ethic of Indian engineers. The exchange sparked mixed reactions online, with some supporting Bhatia’s call for deeper innovation and others defending the practicality of current startup models.
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Namita Thapar slams Hotmail’s Sabeer Bhatia. Says ‘easy to move to another country and give gyan’ about Indian engineers
A debate has erupted between Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia and Shark Tank India judge Namita Thapar over India's engineering talent. Bhatia criticized the education system and a 'trader mindset' favoring replication over innovation, while Thapar countered that contributing to change from within India is more impactful than critiquing from abroad.
Shark Tank's Namita Thapar shares bold parenting advice: If you are working 70 hours a week, don't get married
Shark Tank India’s Namita Thapar sparked debate with her bold take on work-life balance, advising that those working 70-hour weeks should reconsider marriage and parenting to avoid neglecting their families. She highlighted the strain excessive work hours place on relationships and mental health, urging companies to enforce reasonable limits for employees. While many applauded her honesty, emphasizing the importance of parental presence, others argued that such views reinforce outdated family structures and questioned whether demanding professions should prevent people from having children.
Rs 600 crore Shark Tank judge was mocked for weight and called ‘girl with moustache’ in school, opens up about being bullied
Namita Thapar, Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals and Shark Tank India judge, revealed her childhood bullying experiences, including being nicknamed the 'moustache girl'. She addressed the broader issue of bullying and shared her struggles with body image and emotional eating. Namita's hope for evolving societal norms highlights the importance of addressing such issues for future generations.
‘Shark Tank India 4’: Namita Thapar and Kunal Bahl reveal they were bullied for being overweight school: ‘Never got called by our names’
An emotional episode of ‘Shark Tank India 4’ saw judges Kunal Bahl and Namita Thapar sharing their experiences of being bullied for their weight. They were moved by the pitch of Fitelo, a fitness app designed to offer personalized health solutions. Investors Vinita Singh and Namita Thapar invested Rs 1.
Earning Rs 1 crore per month from home kitchen. Shark Tank India judge Namita Thapar salutes the entrepreneur
Eat Better Co founders impressed Shark Tank India judges with their journey from a home kitchen to a Rs 1 crore per month snack business. They sought Rs 50 lakh for a 0.5% stake. Offers came from Namita Thapar and Kunal Bahl, with the founders choosing Namita.
Namita Thapar rejects gift from Shark Tank India 4 pitchers, gets angry for 'doing too much'
Entrepreneur Namita Thapar expressed frustration on Shark Tank India 4 due to a spelling error on a personalized gift from Hexafun founders. The company, seeking Rs 1 crore for a 4% stake, failed to impress the sharks due to their pricing strategy and product relevance. The brand's significant losses and quality issues led to no investment offers.
Shark Tank 4: 19-year-old Goa girl backed by Nikhil Kamath wows Namita Thapar, Vineeta Singh. Who is Dyumna Madan?
In a special Campus episode of Shark Tank India Season 4, 19-year-olds Shivom Sood and Dyumna Madan impressed the Sharks with Project Clay, their innovative 'Elder Sibling' college counseling model. Seeking Rs 15 lakh for 10% equity, they captivated Namita Thapar, who recognized the initiative’s potential and secured the deal, highlighting the duo’s entrepreneurial spirit and determination.
Shark Tank India Season 4: Delhi entrepreneur tells Anupam Mittal, Peyush Bansal to not give 'befaltu ke excuses'; gets Rs 1 crore funding
Entrepreneur Gauri Varma’s pitch for her confectionery brand, Confect, on the fourth season of Shark Tank India sparked drama among the sharks. Seeking Rs 1 crore for 1% equity, Gauri highlighted her journey from eloping to Las Vegas to building an 800-product brand. While Namita Thapar offered her a deal contingent on balancing the Indian and US markets, other sharks, like Anupam Mittal and Peyush Bansal, expressed concerns over her restlessness and business decisions.
‘Crock of bulls**t’: Namita Thapar slams the glorification of 70-hour workweeks in corporate culture
In a recent interview, Shark Tank India judges Namita Thapar and Anupam Mittal shared their differing views on work-life balance, sparking a debate about work culture in India. Mittal, founder of Shaadi.com, dismissed the concept, arguing that success requires long hours. Thapar, Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, disagreed, emphasising the need for balance, especially for employees without the same financial rewards. Their conversation highlights the challenges India faces in balancing productivity with employee well-being.
Namita Thapar challenges Narayana Murthy's advice, says those who make 'tons of money' can go for longer working hours
Shark Tank India judges Namita Thapar and Anupam Mittal, in a fiery debate on work-life balance, clashed over the concept of a 70-hour workweek. Mittal, founder of Shaadi.com, argued that working long hours is essential for achieving extraordinary success, citing his own experience. Thapar, Executive Director at Emcure Pharmaceuticals, disagreed, stressing that founders may have the incentive to work long hours but regular employees should not be expected to do the same due to health and family implications.
Shark tank fame Namita Thapar to rake in Rs 127 crore through Emcure Pharma IPO
Shark Tank's Namita Thapar, who is part of Emcure Pharmaceuticals' promoter group, is set to earn approximately Rs 127 crore through the upcoming IPO. Thapar, who acquired shares in Emcure at an average price of Rs 3.44 each, will sell around 12.68 lakh shares through the OFS component of the IPO. With the upper price band set at Rs 1,008 per share, the stake sale is expected to yield about Rs 127 crore.
‘Shark Tank India’ judge Namita Thapar silences trolls who claimed she succeeded with ‘daddy’s money’
The entrepreneur, who recently held an ‘Ask Me Anything’ session on Reddit, was initially taken aback when a Reddit user attacked her personally, stating that she would be nowhere without the support of her father Satish Mehta, the founder of Emcure Pharmaceuticals.
'Shark Tank India' judge Namita Thapar candidly opens up about perimenopause struggles during show: Watch
Namita Thapar, the executive director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals and a judge on Shark Tank India, recently shared her personal struggles with perimenopause during an episode of the show. She spoke openly about experiencing heavy bleeding and discomfort, leading to anaemia. Thapar's candid disclosure prompted widespread support and dialogue on social media, highlighting the importance of destigmatizing discussions surrounding women's health.
'Shark Tank India' judge Namita Thapar teases project with MS Dhoni, shares pics
Namita Thapar, renowned business figure and 'Shark Tank India' judge, recently hinted at an upcoming collaboration with cricket icon MS Dhoni, sparking excitement among fans. The duo's stylish photos together have left followers eagerly anticipating further details about their joint venture. As Thapar continues to mentor entrepreneurs on the show, this unexpected partnership with Dhoni promises a fusion of business acumen and glamour.
Ashneer Grover, Aman Gupta's bond beyond Shark Tank India
Aman Gupta and Ashneer Grover's strong friendship prevails despite Ashneer's replacement in Shark Tank India Season 2.
Shark Tank judge Namita Thapar talks about her struggles with IVF, says 'I gave up, took 25 Injections'
In that particular episode, the pitch presented by the contestant focused on the issue of infertility that women face, and that's when Namita talked about her struggles.
Shark Tank India 2: Peyush Bansal tells e-clinic pitchers, accepting Namita Thapar's offer was their "biggest mistake"
In the most recent episode of Shark Tank India 2, Namita Thapar and Peyush Bansal have a verbal spat over a pitch.
Shark Tank India 2: Over Rs 42 crore in investment so far, Namita Thapar leads the race
Shark Tank India 2 has received an investment of Rs. 42.93 crore after five weeks, with Namita Thapar, Peyush Bansal, and Aman Gupta leading the way.
'Hire people smarter than you.' Namita Thapar reveals her leadership mantra
She also highlighted the importance of less being more.
Namita Thapar organises 'Top Gun: Maverick' screening for 200 Emcure employees, shares leadership lessons from the movie
The desi Shark held the special screen for her staff to drive away Monday blues.
Namita Thapar makes up for her ‘regret’ move in ‘Shark Tank India’ show, invests in farmer Pandurang Taware's start-up
Thapar revealed that her two regrets were 'jugaadu Kamlesh' and Pandurang Taware.
Namita Thapar says yoga and meditation made her a 'better' person, increased productivity
The Emcure Pharma ED urged everyone to explore this 'calmer' way of life.
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