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Haqdarshak Shark Tank India: deal, valuation & business model
Aniket Doegar's Haqdarshak helps people discover and apply for government benefits they're entitled to.
By Shivam Bhandari · Reviewed 31 October 2026 · How we write
by the numbers
- Deal
- ₹1 crore for 2% equity
- Implied valuation (equity portion)
- about ₹50 crore
- Season
- 2 (aired 2 January – 13 March 2023)
- What they sell
- Helping citizens access government welfare schemes
What happened
Many eligible people never receive government benefits because schemes are complex and information is scattered. Haqdarshak, co-founded by Aniket Doegar, uses technology and trained local agents to help citizens find and apply for schemes.
Its model partners with companies and institutions that fund access for communities, combining social impact with a sustainable business.
On Shark Tank India Season 2, Haqdarshak closed a deal of ₹1 crore for 2% equity. The equity portion implies a valuation of about ₹50 crore for the business.
Timeline
- 2023
Pitched on Shark Tank India Season 2.
- Deal
₹1 crore for 2% equity.
the lesson
Bridging the gap between people and complex systems is valuable — and partners can fund the service.
Apply it to your business
- 1Find systems people struggle to navigate.
- 2Train local agents for trust and reach.
- 3Partner with organisations that benefit from your impact.
Laws at work in this story
Figures are rounded and drawn from public reports, company filings and widely cited coverage at the time. Check the company's latest filings before relying on any number.