Shark Tank India Milestone: Namita Thapar takes partial exit from her most talked about Handicrafts brand investment |, Dipy News

In 2021, Shark Tank debuted in the Indian market, providing a valuable platform for a diverse range of entrepreneurs to showcase their businesses. One remarkable success story from the show is Ranodeep and Vijaya’s, now recognized as India’s largest airport retailer. Their brand’s outstanding performance in the last two years after securing a deal on the show has now created a landmark achievement marking the way for the first-ever exit for a Shark with a 3.5x return on their investment.
Started as a venture in the first year of BTech by Ranodeep Saha and later joined by Vijaya Kumar TR as Co-Founder, the success of this company stands as a testament to the opportunities and recognition that Shark Tank India has brought to aspiring entrepreneurs in the country.

The airport retail stores boast an extensive inventory of over 10,000 unique handcrafted items, and décor, ranging from mugs, copper bottles, cups, and plates, to Kulhads, along with stationery, jewellery, and accessories all created by more than 10,000 local artisans who are associated with the company.

Notably, most of these artisans are women, pouring passion, hard work, love, and care into beautiful products every day. Beyond fostering artistic endeavours, The company is actively involved in making a positive impact on the lives of its artisans. This noble cause has resulted in over 8,000 artisans experiencing a substantial 180% increase in their income, facilitating the education of over 1,000 children.
Namita Thapar says, “Rano stands out as a founder who personifies humility, determination, and an unwavering passion for supporting artisans. Meeting his parents in Kolkata left a lasting impression on me—the pride in their eyes while recounting his entrepreneurial journey truly touched my heart. This is one story to watch out for, “picture abhi baaki hai”.”
Namita further added, “This is the first Shark Tank India exit for any shark from the show. Everybody had told me ‘aree yeh toh CSR hai, ismein thodi paise banenge’, when I used to go to the Airport and show my industrialist friends the company and all of them would tell me whether in Shark Tank we make money or just do it for entertainment. When Rano pitched, they were in 4 stores today they are in 50 stores. This isn’t just a scale in sales growth. This is one of those rare companies which are pact-positive.”

Vijaya Kumar TR says, “Namita Ma’am has been a guiding force for us, meeting with us on multiple occasions to provide invaluable insights into our overall strategy. Her expertise, particularly in pricing and marketing, has played a pivotal role in our exponential growth.”