Shark Tank India 4: Aman Gupta’s Blunt Warning to Pitchers

‘Main Aapka Business Bandh Karwane Lag Jaunga’: Why Did Aman Gupta Say This on Shark Tank India 4?

In the latest episode of Shark Tank India 4, Aman Gupta made a surprising statement to a group of entrepreneurs, saying that if he invested in their business, he would end up shutting it down. But why did he say this? Let’s find out.

Three Unique Pitches on Shark Tank India 4

The February 24 episode featured three different business pitches:

1. A fashion brand
2. An education and publishing platform
3. A handicraft business that sells Indian handmade products in a modern way

While all the businesses caught the Sharks’ attention, the education and publishing startup, Zebra Learn, led by two siblings, left them a bit confused.

What Is Zebra Learn?

Zebra Learn aims to simplify complex topics through books. Initially, they started as an educational platform but later expanded into book publishing. Their collection includes books for school students as well as books on specialized subjects.

At first, the Sharks were impressed with the concept and their sales figures. However, as they reviewed the books, their excitement started to fade.

Why Did Aman Gupta Back Out?

As the pitchers explained their business, Anupam Mittal noticed that the books were filled with pictorial representations to make learning easier. Then, Aman Gupta asked about the price, and he was shocked to learn that the books were being sold for five times the cost of regular books.

To compare, Aman asked Namita Thapar about the price of her book, and she revealed it costs ₹300.

Ritesh Agarwal Makes an Offer

Shark Ritesh Agarwal appreciated the effort to simplify learning and pointed out that Indians need to learn basic finance. He even said he wished schools would take financial education seriously. He then made an offer of ₹1 crore for 1.6% equity in the company.

Anupam Mittal and Other Sharks’ Reactions

Anupam Mittal praised Ritesh’s offer but explained that the business was still in an unpredictable stage. He said, “If I invested, I would want at least 5-10% of the company, which doesn’t seem possible right now.” So, he decided to back out.

Then, Aman Gupta admitted that he personally doesn’t read books. He said:
“Unfortunately, main books nahi padhta. Mera aapke saath kabhi baithega nahi. Main aapka business bandh karwane lag jaunga.”
(Translation: “Unfortunately, I don’t read books. I won’t be able to contribute to your business. I’d end up shutting it down.”)

Because of this, Aman decided not to invest.

The Final Deal

Namita Thapar and Kunal Bahl also chose to step back from the deal. In the end, the pitchers accepted Ritesh Agarwal’s offer and walked away with an investment on Shark Tank India 4.

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