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«Everything is a wide, no, 4 or 6 #IPL should just replace bowlers with bowling-machines,» said the Shark Tank judge in a post on X. The 18th edition of the IPL, the 2025 season, began on March 22 and will conclude on May 25. The tournament opened with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. A total of 74 matches will be played across various cities in India. The T20 league, first held in 2008, became one of the biggest sporting events and the most lucrative competition in the world, with a brand value of $12 billion, according to a report.

Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal recently shared his perspective on career advancement, challenging the traditional notion that promotions are tied to tenure. “Someone asked me—‘What’s the best way to get promoted at work?’” Mittal recalled. “It got me thinking—when and why should someone really get promoted?” The founder & CEO of People Group, has played a key role in shaping successful brands like Shaadi.com, Makaan.com, and Mauj Mobile. He has also backed over 200 tech and consumer brands. He explained that the old model—where simply staying in a job for years led to promotions—is now obsolete. Instead, success in today’s fast-paced world depends on three key factors:

India is effectively tax-free now following the revision in tax slabs, according to enterpreneur Anupam Mittal.

Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced significant tax relief measures for India’s middle class in the Union Budget 2025. These reforms include a streamlined income tax framework, an increased Tax Collected at Source (TCS) threshold for overseas remittances, and expanded tax benefits for middle-income earners.

Shark Tank India continues to captivate viewers with its intense business pitches and heated discussions among the Sharks. In a recent episode, Vijay Nihalchandani, a business and finance influencer, presented his startup, Make My Payment, but left the panel of Sharks less than impressed. His pitch, which sought Rs 30 lakh in exchange for 3% equity in his company, quickly turned into a dramatic showdown, especially with Shaadi.com founder Anupam Mittal.

Shark Tank India Season 4, Shaadi.com founder Anupam Mittal did not hold back while evaluating the business pitch of Make My Payment, an app that sends automated payment reminders to defaulters. The pitch, made by business and finance influencer Vijay Nihalchandani, left the panel of investors unimpressed, despite his substantial following on Instagram.

Shark Tank India Season 4, currently streaming on Sony LIV, recently showcased an entrepreneur from Indore, Bharat Khatri, who sought an investment for his hair care business. The entrepreneur pitched his range of natural products designed to stop hair fall and help people regrow their hair. He humorously began his pitch with a catchy phrase, “Ganji nahi, ghani hogi,” which quickly lightened the mood and got the sharks laughing.

Adar Poonawalla, CEO of the Serum Institute of India, echoed Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra's views on the necessity of work-life balance. In a lighthearted remark, Poonawalla noted, “Even my wife enjoys staring at me on Sundays,” aligning with Mahindra’s earlier statement about cherishing personal time. Mahindra, a prominent voice on social media, had previously quipped, “I’m on social media, not because I’m lonely. My wife is wonderful; I love staring at her. I’m here because people don’t realize it’s an incredible business tool.” His comment, delivered at a recent event, was widely interpreted as a witty critique of L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan. Subrahmanyan had controversially questioned the utility of Sundays, provocatively asking, “How long can you stare at your wife? What do you do sitting at home?” The debate around work-life balance gained further momentum after RPG Group Chairman Harsh Goenka dismissed the notion of relentless work schedules. Taking to social media platform X, Goenka humorously proposed renaming Sunday as “Sun-duty” while stressing that excessive work hours lead to burnout, not success. He added, “Work-life balance isn’t optional; it’s essential.”

Shark Tank India has returned for its fourth season on Sony Entertainment Television. The Indian version of the popular American show is also available for streaming on SonyLIV and OTTplay Premium. The format remains the same, where aspiring entrepreneurs pitch their business ideas to a panel of investors, hoping to secure funding. In the latest episode, Kiran Shah, an entrepreneur, presented his no-sugar ice cream brand, Go Zero, and sought a Rs 1 crore investment in exchange for equity. Entrepreneur Kiran Shah introduced his no-sugar ice cream brand, Go Zero, to the Sharks. Shah asked for a Rs 1 crore investment in his business. Go Zero has gained significant popularity with its unique products over the last 50 years, and the parent brand, Apsara Ice Creams, is well-known as one of the leading ice cream chains in Mumbai. Seeing a growing demand for zero-sugar products, Kiran and his team decided to expand their business, leading them to pitch the new venture on Shark Tank India. Kiran valued his ice cream business at Rs 100 crore and asked for Rs 1 crore in exchange for 1 per cent equity. With his pitch, he managed to capture the interest of all the Sharks, including Anupam Mittal, who is lactose intolerant. Kiran shared his goal of generating Rs 33 crore in revenue within the year, showcasing his ambitious vision for the brand's growth.

Shaadi.com CEO and Shark Tank India Season 4 judge, Anupam Mittal, recently responded with humor to L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan's controversial remarks about work-life balance. Mittal's witty comment on X highlighted the absurdity of the statement, sparking a wave of reactions online. He said, “But sir if husband and wife don’t look at each other, how will we remain the most populous country in the world."

Anupam Mittal recently stirred up social media with a playful request directed at Ritesh Agarwal, CEO of Oyo Rooms. Mittal’s lighthearted post referenced Oyo’s new check-in policy in Meerut, which requires unmarried couples to provide proof of their relationship before staying at partner hotels. The policy, set to take effect in January 2025, has sparked a wave of memes and discussions online.

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Anupam Mittal, a veteran judge on the show, recently made headlines with a comment that seemed to target former co-judge Ashneer Grover.

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal sparked an online uproar with a job posting for a Chief of Staff role, requiring candidates to donate Rs 20 lakh to Feeding India and work for a year without salary. The announcement drew widespread backlash, with many criticizing the unconventional requirements. Among the reactions, Shaadi.com founder Anupam Mittal chimed in humorously, sharing a playful LinkedIn post inviting candidates unable to afford the Rs 20 lakh to apply for his own “Chief of What?” role. He teased that the job would involve figuring out the responsibilities as the first assignment.

Starbucks has announced the departure of Chief Executive Officer Laxman Narasimhan after just 16 months in the role. The company's decision comes in response to declining sales. Narasimhan will be replaced by Chipotle CEO Brian Nichol. Reacting to the news, Shark Tank judge Anupam Mittal shared his thoughts on the microblogging site X, formerly known as Twitter. He expressed concerns about Starbucks' current direction.

Anupam Mittal, the founder of Shaadi.com and a well-known figure from Shark Tank India, quipped that the Ambani family could have televised their grand wedding on JioCinema, their own streaming platform. In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Mittal wrote, «Dulha bhi khud ka, JioCinema bhi khud ka (Groom belongs to them, JioCinema also belongs to them). Should have broadcast 'The Shaadi', would have rivaled IPL ratings.» This tongue-in-cheek remark suggested that broadcasting the wedding might have garnered viewership comparable to the Indian Premier League (IPL), one of the most-watched cricket tournaments in the country. The Ambani wedding, which took place on July 12, was indeed a spectacle. Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Mukesh and Nita Ambani, tied the knot with Radhika Merchant in a lavish ceremony that drew a constellation of celebrities, cricketers, business moguls, and dignitaries. Even Prime Minister Narendra Modi graced the event, blessing the newlyweds with his presence.

ALSO READ: Shark Tank season 3: 24-year old pitcher gets schooled by sharks; Anupam Mittal says 'dramebaazi ka bohot shauq hai’ "Our traffic grew by approx 80x and lead flow increased by over 40x. We got amazing visibility and branding and we were on the moon literally. We saw an amazing boost on social media especially Instagram and social media traffic boomed," Singh said.

₹50 lakhs for 5 per cent equity. While interacting with the Sharks, Ha Tade revealed that he left his home 2 years back to pursue his dream. He said, “I was studying in a reputed college and we were sure that I would get the job, however, I didn't want to do a job and have been trying to make my parents understand that I want to do something innovative, but they refused.

Google and Indian internet companies have agreed to a four-month extension in the timeline for payment of service fees to the Android maker. The development marks a pause in the acrimonious face-off between Indian internet firms and Google over the US firm’s billing policies that finally prompted the Indian IT ministry to step in to play peacemaker.