Billionaire Harsh Goenka highlights losses in companies owned by Shark Tank India judges. Anupam Mittal reacts

RPG Group Chairman and billionaire Harsh Goenka recently sparked a conversation on social media about the financial losses reported by companies owned by the judges of Shark Tank India. Sharing his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), Goenka expressed his admiration for the reality show while humorously referencing the movie Jaws.

"I enjoy #SharkTankIndia as a program, and I think it is a great platform for our budding entrepreneurs," Goenka wrote. He added, “But whenever I think of sharks, I think of the movie Jaws and bleeding!"

Along with his post, Goenka shared a table listing financial losses reported by businesses associated with the Sharks. The panel of investors includes prominent entrepreneurs such as Aman Gupta (Boat), Peyush Bansal (Lenskart), Anupam Mittal (Shaadi.com), Kunal Bahl (Snapdeal), Namita Thapar (Emcure Pharmaceuticals), Vineeta Singh (SUGAR Cosmetics), and Amit Jain (CarDekho).

Anupam Mittal Responds

Reacting to Goenka's post, Anupam Mittal, founder of Shaadi.com and one of the Sharks, took to X to share his perspective. Mittal acknowledged Goenka's post but clarified that the data shared was incomplete and misleading.

“I know you meant it in jest so with all due respect sir, I think u reacted to what appears to be superficial, biased & incomplete data,” Mittal replied. He added, “Happy to learn from stalwarts, but just to clarify, like u, the sharks don’t bleed red, we bleed blue & that’s why we do what we do.”

Netizens Weigh In

Goenka's post quickly gained traction, with social media users sharing their thoughts on the matter. While some defended the Sharks, appreciating their contributions to promoting entrepreneurship, others took the opportunity to share humorous takes.

One user commented, "Why don't you join Shark Tank? It will be amazing with your super wit." Another user remarked on the financial data, saying, "Losses are part of the game. They’re taking risks to back innovative ideas."

Despite the differing opinions, many agreed that Shark Tank India remains a valuable platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas and secure funding.