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Namhya Foods Shark Tank India: deal, valuation & business model
A health-food brand combining Ayurvedic ingredients with modern packaged formats.
By Shivam Bhandari · Reviewed 31 October 2026 · How we write
by the numbers
- Deal
- ₹50 lakh for 10% equity, plus ₹50 lakh debt
- Implied valuation (equity portion)
- about ₹5 crore
- Season
- 1 (aired 20 December 2021 – 11 February 2022)
- What they sell
- Ayurveda-inspired health foods and drinks
What happened
Namhya Foods sells products inspired by Ayurvedic ingredients, such as health drinks and mixes, for customers who want traditional wellness in convenient forms.
Its deal combined equity with debt — a structure that gives the company cash while limiting dilution. Debt suits businesses with steady revenue that can afford repayments.
On Shark Tank India Season 1, Namhya Foods closed a deal of ₹50 lakh for 10% equity, plus ₹50 lakh debt. The equity portion implies a valuation of about ₹5 crore for the business. Part of the money came as debt, which must be repaid with interest but doesn't dilute the founders' ownership.
Timeline
- 2021–22
Pitched on Shark Tank India Season 1.
- Deal
₹50 lakh for 10% equity, plus ₹50 lakh debt.
the lesson
Combining equity with debt lets a steady business raise money while giving away less ownership.
Apply it to your business
- 1Consider debt when you have predictable cash flow.
- 2Traditional ingredients need modern convenience to scale.
- 3Back wellness claims carefully and honestly.
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.