Shark Tank India Season 5 welcomes a game-changing addition: Hardik Kothiya, the 31-year-old founder of Rayzon Solar, one of India’s youngest billionaires with an estimated net worth of Rs 3,970 crore. As one of the richest Sharks on the panel, Kothiya brings expertise in renewable energy, sustainability, and large-scale manufacturing to the tank, premiering January 5, 2026.
Hardik Kothiya’s Profile: From Surat to Solar Pioneer
Born into a business family in Gujarat, Hardik pursued engineering before diving into the solar industry in 2016. At just 31, he co-founded Rayzon Solar in 2017 with Chirag Nakrani in Surat. Under his leadership as managing director, the company has grown into one of India’s top solar panel manufacturers, achieving a 6 GW production capacity by 2025 and a valuation of around Rs 7,000 crore. Kothiya’s focus on innovation, strategic partnerships (including IPL teams like CSK and Gujarat Titans), and sustainable solutions has positioned Rayzon as a leader in green energy.
What He Does: Driving India’s Renewable Revolution
Rayzon Solar specializes in high-efficiency solar modules, promoting clean energy adoption through advanced technology. Kothiya’s vision emphasizes scalable, eco-friendly manufacturing, job creation (employing thousands), and India’s push toward self-reliance in renewables. On Shark Tank, he is expected to seek out sustainable startups with global potential, mentoring on industrial scaling and long-term impact.
Shark Tank India Season 5: Bigger Panel, Bolder Pitches
Premiering January 5, 2026, on Sony Entertainment Television and SonyLIV, Season 5 features an expanded panel of Sharks blending veterans and fresh faces. Returning favorites include Aman Gupta (boAt), Anupam Mittal (Shaadi.com), Namita Thapar (Emcure), Vineeta Singh (SUGAR Cosmetics), Peyush Bansal (Lenskart), Ritesh Agarwal (OYO), Amit Jain (CarDekho), Kunal Bahl, and Viraj Bahl. New Sharks: Hardik Kothiya (Rayzon Solar), Shaily Mehrotra (Fixderma), Mohit Yadav (Minimalist), Varun Alagh (Mamaearth/Honasa), Kanika Tekriwal (JetSetGo), and Pratham Mittal (Masters’ Union). The season introduces a “Campus Special” for student startups and emphasizes diverse sectors like sustainability and tech.
Buzz and Legacy
Kothiya’s entry highlights Shark Tank’s evolution toward impactful, future-focused investments.
A Sustainable Horizon Awaits
Hardik Kothiya’s Shark Tank debut isn’t addition—it’s ignition. As green energy meets bold ideas, startups scale, and India innovates, it affirms: Visionary sharks summon revolution in entrepreneurship’s ceaseless charge.
-By Manoj H