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[music playing]

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[theme music playing]

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Plant-based diapers.

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You guys are experienced.

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Do you have the need?

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[theme music fades]

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"Hey! Don't use a diaper.
It will give the baby rashes."

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"Cloth nappy is the best."

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"There were no diapers
during our time."

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"We've raised kids too."

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Sharks, before the baby,

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what arrives is unsolicited advice
from the relatives.

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Ritesh, unsolicited advice
is headed your way.

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- I've gotten them already.
- Oh, wow!

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A newborn baby
needs to have its diaper changed

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10 to 15 times a day.

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Just imagine.

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A newborn baby cannot speak.

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Those rashes must give it a lot
of pain, discomfort and itching.

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Allter brings you the solution.

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India's first
certified rash-free diaper range.

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I have only given my son
Allter products so far

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and he has never had rashes.

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This is the trust that we've built
with 10,000 moms

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where parents never have

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to choose between their convenience
and the baby's comfort.

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My ask is Rs. 1 crore
for 2.5% equity.

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That seems thoughtful
but your logo does not.

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Why is that?

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The logo on the TV
is completely different.

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- Even the R.
- The font is very different.

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A is completely different. Why so?

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No, it's a mistake.
It must be a printing error.

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Didn't you notice it earlier?

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I missed it, sir.

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It's okay. It's happens.

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No, it doesn't.

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This shouldn't happen
in your brand and business.

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- Yes. It's irritating.
- It's a crime. A crime.

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It's not right.

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An eye for detail.

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- People think the diaper industry
is huge, right? - Yes.

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A lot of players entered
left, right and centre

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with different positioning

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to ultimately say that
we are better for the baby.

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You say one thing
and the others say something else.

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- I didn't say anything, sir.
- Don't you think it's cluttered?

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No, sir. I say that
I am certified rash-free

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which no other brand
in India claims.

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- That's your claim!
- This is what I claim.

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- I have a certification.
- Who issues it?

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Sir, a renowned Germany-based lab
named Dermatest

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- Not even one?
- No one. Not even one.

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- Globally?
- There are some in Europe,

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but no one claims
that we are certified rash-free.

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Show us the samples, Surbhi.

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Then we'll understand better.

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Bring a few extra for Mr. Invest!

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- Mr. Invest!
- Invest!

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Give all the boxes to Ritesh.

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- Not Ritesh, Invest!
- I love that.

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These are the diapers.

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Thank you.

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Thank you. Thank you so much.

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- The feel, packaging, vibe and...
- It's soft.

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- Very soft.
- Quality...

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- Very soft.
- Very good quality.

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- Very... Luxuriously comfortable.
- Yes.

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- The sticky ends are quite soft.
- Yes?

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How did you...
This is some really fine fabric.

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Each one of the materials
used in the product

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has been sourced
from the top manufacturers

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in that particular category.

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I'm sure they must be spending
billions of dollars in R&D.

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Why couldn't they do this?

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The diaper penetration in India
is only a mere 7%.

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Sir, diapers were not even in use
in India for the last 25-30 years.

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- Using them is a big deal.
- Yes.

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- This is...
- I got that.

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What is happening
in the world globally?

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Sir, the US already has 7 to 8
chemical-free and organic brands.

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How are they performing?

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- Sir, there's Honest Company
by Jessica Alba. - It's solid.

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They got listed on the Nasdaq
just last year.

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- One diaper costs Rs. 50.
- Premium diaper.

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- This is premium, right?
A normal diaper is cheaper. - Yes.

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- This is luxury.
- That's what I'm saying.

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The market will be very limited.

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You tell us. The segments vary.
You said so yourself.

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- There's mass, premium
and super premium. - Yes.

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Forget it.
Let's not use the word luxury.

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The total diaper market size
in India is Rs. 10,000 crores.

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Let's assume the market for
super premium is Rs. 300-400 crores.

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Sir, we won't narrow it down
to that degree.

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A person who can afford
a diaper of Rs. 25...

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- Can buy the Rs. 50 one.
- It's not like he can't buy this.

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- Correct. - He can buy it.
He just doesn't have alternatives.

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Okay.

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Had Ritesh not known this,

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I'm sure he would've gone
to the market or gone online

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and bought Pampers Premium.

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How many times a day
does it need to be changed?

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[Sharks laugh]

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- You will know soon.
- Ritesh, you will know very soon.

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He's asking her all his problems.
"Doctor, please answer this."

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Around 8 to 10 times a day.

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- Depends on the type of stuff
in the diaper. - In a day?

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More than that
if the baby poops more times.

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He might not make it
on Shark Tank Season 4.

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[laughter]

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Ritesh will be
on diaper duty that time.

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[laughter]

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If I were to offer a summation,

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15 times Rs. 50 gives you a bill
of Rs. 750 to 800 a day.

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It's 10 to 15 times
if you're using a cloth nappy.

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- That's the amount of times
the baby will pee. - Okay.

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If you're using diapers,

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That's a bill of Rs. 10,000
to 11,000 a month.

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Tell us about your sales.

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Give us your sales,
revenue and earning figures

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for the last 3 years.

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Where do you stand now?

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We're at a -6% EBITDA now.

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He's a third-generation
entrepreneur.

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He manages Arya Books in Delhi.

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We're into medical
and school publishing.

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- It's a popular brand, of course.
- Yes.

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- How much money did he invest?
- Rs. 2.25 crores.

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Give us your cost break up
and the unit economics.

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If your cost goes down,
you might make profits.

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How much can you lower the cost?

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We could lower it by 10 to 15%.

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Is that it?

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Bamboo grows in India.
What's the main raw material?

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Sir, bamboo does grow,

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but in the form needed
for the diaper...

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The touch and feel
and the softness you mentioned...

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Bamboo pulp is really rough.

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You can't use it for baby diapers.
The baby will get lacerations.

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The bamboo processing plant
must be in India already.

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- No, sir. It isn't.
- Where do you make it?

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You've said time and time again
that this is the world's first claim

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of 100% no-rash diaper.

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Yet you also say
the supply chain is set

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because you say
you can get this made in China

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and not here.

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It seems to me
like the supply chain

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already exists somewhere
in the world.

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Who do they manufacture for?

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They're supplying
to many European brands.

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They're already in the premium
or the eco-friendly diaper space.

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They don't have a 100% know-how.

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They have a capacity of up to 70%.

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Allter takes the rest 30% to them
and then we make the product.

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If no one else has claimed it so far
and it's such a good differentiator,

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why not global?

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We're already in talks with Noon
in the Middle East, UAE.

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We'll be starting with UAE.

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- What is your repeat percentage?
- Sir, 30%.

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We're only tracking
repeats on the website.

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Many users buy from the website
and then shift to marketplaces.

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- They get discounts
and offers there. - Yes, sir.

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The shipping address
will be the same.

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You can find out the repeats.

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So, we honestly
haven't tracked that.

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How do you calculate
your repeat rate?

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On a 6-month cohort basis.

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- This is a cohort-based repeat.
- Yes, cohort.

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In a 6-month cohort,
the repeat will always be higher.

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You'll be counting a customer
who might come once in 6 months.

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- Hmm. - That number
will reduce when it's a month.

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- I took the figure on Shopify...
- That one!

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- That is not cohort conversion.
- No...

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You're not analysing the data.
Go deep into the numbers.

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I'm out.

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This seemed to me
like a passion project.

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The family has invested funds.
You're also burning money.

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I do not understand
how big the market size is.

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I'm frankly not impressed
with your repeat rate.

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I wish you all the best,
build something huge.

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The market is way too small though.

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You know, a passion project
is usually perceived as something

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that's on the side and not...

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- It's not full-time.
- With a serious intent, right?

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I think you're really serious.

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- The way you answered the questions
was brilliant. - Yes.

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So, I love you as a founder,

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but to be very honest,

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I agree with Amit on the point

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that its market size gets limited
because of your pricing.

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For that reason, I'm out,
but very impressive founder.

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Thank you.

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Sir, in 5 years, I see this
to be a Rs. 100 crore revenue brand.

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You'll be doing Rs. 10 crores
this year already.

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Only Rs. 100 crores in 5 years!

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Sir, I'm Marwari.

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I'm married into a Bania family.

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The growth has to be aggressive
but with a balanced P&L.

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This is my mentality.

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- Mine too.
- I've always been taught

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that money should not be squandered

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whether it is yours
or the investors's.

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That's good.

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The next step is

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- to launch more baby care items.
- Like?

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Like the entire diapering ecosystem.

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We want to choose the middle path.

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Rs. 1 crore at 5% equity

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plus royalty at 2%

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until I get my Rs. 1 crore back.

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The royalty starts
when you start making profits.

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which is baby brands.

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The truth is
that this is not my expertise.

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[laughs]

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- But...
- I've heard this line before.

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I still wish to be in on this

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because I wish
to make it my expertise.

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This is my offer.

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I'll give you Rs. 1 crore

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for 5% equity.

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No royalty.

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This is my final offer.

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nor today's dilution.

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I don't want you to change your
choice because of the percentage,

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even though you'd take
the right decision regardless.

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So, my counter is
Rs. 1 crore for 3.5% equity

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I would say Rs. 1 crore for 4%,
three of us maybe.

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- Rs. 1 crore for 4% equity?
- Yes.

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- Do you want to? - I was
always okay for the three of us.

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We can all add individual value.

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Sharks, Rs. 1 crore for 4% equity.
You have a deal.

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- All the best.
- Thank you so much, Sharks.

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- Thank you.
- All the best.

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All the best.

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[theme music playing]

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When I was in school,
my teacher used to say

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there was no point studying
because I am a Marwari.

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- I took it seriously.
- Oh!

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And I decided that I would study
and get a good job.

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But Sharks, I forgot

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that business runs in my veins.

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I could never get rid
of two things in life.

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Business and Dehradun.

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I completed my graduation
from Dehradun.

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The air, water and
produce are pure.

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In our nation, numerous regions

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are known for their finest produce,

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but not everyone in the country
has access to it.

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Sharks, that's why
we started First Bud Organics.

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[upbeat music playing]

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At First Bud Organics,
we procure organic products

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Because these products
are made under her supervision.

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She is also my business partner.

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Hello, Everyone!

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When he started his business,

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the pickles were sold online.
It was sold out immediately.

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And then I joined his business.

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We have sold more than 1 lakh units.

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- Hi!
- Thank you for being here today

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and explaining
your business so well.

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I am lucky. I used to watch
this show on television.

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I rarely go out, and when I did,
I am here.

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- Wow! - I wasn't sure
if I would be able to speak.

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- You are doing a great job.
- You're doing an amazing job!

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I am so nervous.
My legs are shivering.

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I want to cry.

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You look good and
your pitch is impressive.

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Don't worry.

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Would you like to
have a seat, ma'am?

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- No, I am fine.
- Are you sure?

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Did you watch Shark Tank?

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I used to watch it a lot.

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He always wanted
to be on Shark Tank.

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I too wanted...

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There are millions of them, just
like you, who watch Shark Tank.

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- It is giving rise to entrepreneurs
and that makes me happy. - A lot!

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- Are you from Deoghar, Jharkhand?
- Right.

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- Jharkhand. - There is
an exceptional temple there.

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- Yes! - Lord Shiva's temple.
It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas.

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- Shall we taste the product?
- Yes! You may.

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There are 107 videos on YouTube.

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- Lovely!
- Food videos.

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- Do you have videos on YouTube?
- Yes.

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[pleasant music playing]

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We have mango pickle
and the other one...

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- It's lemon pickle.
- Alright!

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How many views
do you have on YouTube?

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- One of my videos has around
2 lakh views. - That's amazing!

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The name of my channel
is Chokhi Rasoi By Saroj.

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- It is delicious. I love it.
- Do you like the pickle?

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- Very tasty!
- It's nice.

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I wasn't sure whether
or not you would like it.

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- No, it is nice.
- It is delectable.

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I cannot express how elated I am.

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- We are also happy after eating it.
- It reminds me of home.

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- It is delicious.
- Both the pickles are delicious.

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I loved the lemon pickle.

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Do you indulge in pickles
made by your mom all day?

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- He does.
- I always do.

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Do you share it with your friends?

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Whenever I go to
Delhi or anywhere...

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One of my daughters is in America,
while the other one is in Japan.

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- They take the pickle with them.
- That's impressive.

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They are educated.

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I am not educated because
no one allowed me to pursue it.

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I agree.

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Even though my brothers didn't want
to get education they were made to.

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- But they didn't let me, even
though I wanted to study. - Yes!

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But my children are educated.

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- Did you make it at home?
- It was made at home.

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We make pickles with
fresh mangoes from our farm.

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There are good products at home.

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If you take them online,
there are a lot of opportunities.

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Where did you learn

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to make so many things?

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My dad was Vaidya (physician)
He used to make everything.

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- Was he a practitioner of
Ayurvedic medicine? - Yes.

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He used to make Chyawanprash
and many more things.

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So your dad used to
make Ayurvedic medicines.

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Yes! I used to see him make them.

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I couldn't get an education,
but I wanted to do something.

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This is very interesting.
People usually say

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that my mom taught me this.

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- Or my grandma taught me.
- My dad taught me.

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You are the first person I met who
told me that your dad taught you

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- to make food.
- My dad used to make it at home.

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It feels good to hear that.

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- Is this your photo?
- Yes, it's my photo.

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Is your photo on all the products?

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- On pickles and Chai Masala.
- It's on pickles and Chai Masala.

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That is nice.

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Ma'am, are you happy?

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You are the creator
of this business.

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Are you happy about your business?

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Yes, I am elated.

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I just want it to be successful.

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The first time I came here
was to give auditions.

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This is the second time
I've come to Mumbai.

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Have you never left your city?

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My house is in Deoghar.

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- Have you spent your life
in Deoghar? - Yes!

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My in-law's house
is also over there.

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- We started the business there.
- Is your parents' house there?

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- Yes! My parents' house
is also there. - Oh my!

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My children went abroad,
but I didn't go anywhere.

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Haven't your daughters called you to
Japan and the US?

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- She is forcing me to come
to Japan. - Really?

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She asked me to come.
I applied for a visa in Kolkata.

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- Yes! - A couple of documents
were not accepted.

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We are trying.

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Mr. Mitresh, could you tell me
your business scale?

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Tell us about the revenue
and the margin.

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You've made an excellent business
despite being in Deoghar.

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I want to congratulate
you on that.

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- You are doing a great job.
- Thank you.

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How many SKUs are there?

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Ma'am, we have around 15 to 20 SKUs.

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I learnt that from this show.

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- Really?
- I am narrowing it down even more.

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My SKUs were even more.

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What are the 3-4 biggest categories
that fall under 15 SKUs?

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the direction of your business?

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- How big will you make this?
- Sir, my vision is

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to have First Bud in every kitchen.

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I also want people to talk
about my product and its taste

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for a long time.

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I am not in Quick Commerce yet.

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I have recently started selling
through Amazon Global.

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I sent the first shipment to Dubai
last week.

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but you are not on Zepto,
Swiggy or Instamart.

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I am trying for a year,
but they are not accepting it.

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- Why not? - Their reason is that
they aren't accepting new brands.

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That is where we are stuck.

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which are commoditized.

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What is your pricing strategy?
You mentioned

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that COGS is 25%.

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In spices, COGS is much more.

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Is it expensive?
How do I compare this?

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Sir, the selling price
is around Rs. 299.

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It is a medicinal herb.

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You can use it for cooking.

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But it has a lot of health benefits.

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It has a high curcumin content.

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It is also pharma-grade.
You can't extract curcumin from it.

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If I buy 250 grams of normal
turmeric from a grocery shop

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and if I buy this, how
much is the price difference?

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The difference is almost 2.5 times.

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2.5 times! That is why
your COGS is 25%.

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But there are consumers for it.

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If you search it on Amazon...

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- Yes.
- Using the keyword

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and not the brand name,
it will appear on the first page.

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It's among the top ten items under
turmeric in the grocery category.

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What are the reviews of
Lakadong Turmeric?

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Honey's average price is Rs. 499.

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which the customer pays for honey.

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What is the margin structure
in this?

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- The same. COGS is 25%.
- COGS.

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How much do you sell it on Amazon?
How big is the market size online?

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- In India...
- It is a huge market. I am sure.

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It's a market of around
Rs. 10,000-Rs. 15,000 crores market.

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- And... - Because our ad spend
is minimum.

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Why are you not
increasing your ad expense?

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We don't do that currently

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because we get organic sales.

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We have a cap of 15%-25%
expense on advertisement.

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We are not putting more money
in that for now

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due to financial constraints.

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We don't want...

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- To burn.
- Yes!

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How much cash do you
currently have?

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But it is still early.

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Once you get more involved,
you will realise

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- what challenges you have to face.
Thank you. - Thank you.

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I am also out.

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But I would like to say that

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it's incredible how
you managed to create a business

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worth Rs. 1.5 crores
from an investment

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of just Rs. 1.5 lakhs
without ever leaving Deoghar.

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In my opinion, you shouldn't take
any investment right now.

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To attract investor's interest

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and ensure visibility for an exit,

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it is recommended to acquire a scale

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before making
any investment decisions.

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This is too early for an investor.

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So, all the best.

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You're a true inspiration.

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And I hope that your business
becomes successful soon. Thank you.

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Ma'am, does it make you happy
that you are an entrepreneur?

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Do you realise
what you have achieved?

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I am here,
so I have to be successful.

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I have come so far.

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Coming here would be pointless
if I leave empty-handed.

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You are an entrepreneur, ma'am.

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I have heard a lot of Deoghar

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and Lord Shiva's temple
that's situated there.

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00:29:16,800 --> 00:29:18,640
I truly believe that,

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he whom God protects,
cannot be defeated.

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00:29:20,880 --> 00:29:23,600
You started your business
in such a fantastic city.

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00:29:24,040 --> 00:29:26,200
It will be successful on
a national and global scale.

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00:29:27,040 --> 00:29:29,920
Your business needs
to be more professionalized.

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00:29:30,360 --> 00:29:32,440
Once you do that, your business

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will be prepared for a journey
from Rs. 3 crores to Rs. 30 crores.

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- Correct.
- I agree.

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I would like to help you with that.

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I am ready to give you Rs. 50 lakhs
you asked for.

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despite the obstacles,

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you didn't get the opportunity,
but you kept a positive attitude.

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That you want to do something.

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00:30:05,040 --> 00:30:07,200
I definitely want to do something.

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00:30:07,280 --> 00:30:08,320
That's remarkable.

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00:30:08,480 --> 00:30:11,440
Mitresh, your business knowledge

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00:30:12,680 --> 00:30:15,440
and instincts are truly impressive.

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00:30:16,640 --> 00:30:18,760
I was thinking of an offer for you.

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00:30:18,880 --> 00:30:21,600
But I think I can't match

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00:30:21,800 --> 00:30:24,120
Mr. Invest's offer.

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00:30:24,200 --> 00:30:26,760
He might be able to help you better.

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00:30:26,840 --> 00:30:28,880
You should consider that.
So, I am out. But good luck.

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00:30:28,960 --> 00:30:32,000
Mr. Mitresh, the context
of 'Nivesh' is

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that I started a new website
called 'riteshkanivesh.com.'

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00:30:37,520 --> 00:30:39,400
My friends were helping me
with marketing it.

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00:30:39,520 --> 00:30:41,400
We have brought the companies

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00:30:41,520 --> 00:30:42,720
I've invested in together.

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00:30:42,800 --> 00:30:45,000
- So, thank you, Mr. Anupam.
- No problem.

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00:30:45,080 --> 00:30:47,440
What are the current challenges you
are facing? Where do you need help?

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00:30:47,520 --> 00:30:50,480
- Not much. When I am stuck.
I need connections... - Tell us.

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00:30:50,680 --> 00:30:52,000
to get guidance.

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00:30:52,080 --> 00:30:55,280
When I'm unsure, I want to
turn to you for mentorship.

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00:30:55,520 --> 00:30:57,160
I know that I can do it.

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00:30:57,240 --> 00:30:58,800
I have a good hold on sourcing.

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00:30:58,880 --> 00:31:00,920
If I can make the company grow
so much with a small investment,

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00:31:01,000 --> 00:31:03,920
I believe, I can be very successful
with Rs. 50 lakhs.

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00:31:04,000 --> 00:31:05,360
You sound genuine to me

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00:31:05,440 --> 00:31:07,760
and hardworking too.

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00:31:08,120 --> 00:31:09,680
The proposal I had in mind

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had royalty in it.

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00:31:11,840 --> 00:31:15,400
Ritesh's offer
only has equity in it.

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00:31:16,120 --> 00:31:17,080
So, I am not sure

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if you should accept my offer.

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00:31:19,840 --> 00:31:21,680
I can give you that offer if
you accept it or I am out.

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00:31:21,760 --> 00:31:22,960
Please share your offer, sir.

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00:31:23,120 --> 00:31:24,480
[laughing]

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00:31:25,160 --> 00:31:26,560
Okay! I will give you the offer.

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00:31:27,000 --> 00:31:28,720
How are you feeling, ma'am?
You came here for an offer

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and you have an offer.

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- I am happy.
- You have two offers,

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00:31:31,200 --> 00:31:35,120
- not one. - I went to the temple
and venerated.

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00:31:35,520 --> 00:31:37,600
I will match the valuation.
Rs. 50 lakhs

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for 10%. The valuation is
Rs. 5 crores.

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00:31:41,760 --> 00:31:44,680
I want Rs. 50 lakhs as royalty.

491
00:31:44,760 --> 00:31:46,360
- This is my offer.
- Okay.

492
00:31:46,440 --> 00:31:48,120
At 2% return.

493
00:31:48,200 --> 00:31:50,400
Royalty will be 2%

494
00:32:07,600 --> 00:32:09,960
- Hello, ma'am. Please give me
your blessings. - Be happy.

495
00:32:10,080 --> 00:32:10,880
Be successful.

496
00:32:11,000 --> 00:32:13,120
You are just like my son.

497
00:32:15,560 --> 00:32:16,880
[camera clicks]

498
00:32:17,240 --> 00:32:19,440
We will visit
Lord Shiva's temple together.

499
00:32:19,520 --> 00:32:21,880
- Sure.
- Done? Congratulations.

500
00:32:22,160 --> 00:32:23,640
Amazing deal, Ritesh.

501
00:32:25,480 --> 00:32:28,080
I am confident that Rs. 50 lakhs

502
00:32:28,440 --> 00:32:30,000
will have a transformative impact on

503
00:32:30,080 --> 00:32:32,480
Mrs. Saroj and
Mr. Mitresh's business

504
00:32:32,560 --> 00:32:34,800
and it will motivate them

505
00:32:34,880 --> 00:32:38,840
to dream big
and focus on work

506
00:32:38,920 --> 00:32:41,360
and provide delicious food
to people all across the nation.

507
00:32:41,440 --> 00:32:43,960
[exhilarating music playing]

508
00:32:51,520 --> 00:32:52,680
[theme music playing]

509
00:33:19,440 --> 00:33:22,640
Our love story starts
with a proposal and rejection.

510
00:33:23,720 --> 00:33:26,400
Finally, the girl gave in.

511
00:33:29,440 --> 00:33:32,520
We used to surprise each other
and go on dates.

512
00:33:32,600 --> 00:33:34,560
Our romance was at its peak.

513
00:33:35,680 --> 00:33:38,200
Two years later, we were married

514
00:33:38,320 --> 00:33:39,880
and we were on cloud nine.

515
00:33:41,440 --> 00:33:43,000
Our honeymoon period was long.

516
00:33:43,080 --> 00:33:45,480
We went on holidays and gave
surprises and other such things.

517
00:33:45,560 --> 00:33:46,760
Our intimacy was good.

518
00:33:46,880 --> 00:33:48,920
In short, our life
was full of 'shararat'.

519
00:33:49,040 --> 00:33:50,800
[Anupam laughing]

520
00:33:50,880 --> 00:33:53,000
However, we faced a period

521
00:33:53,080 --> 00:33:55,040
which is faced by everyone mostly.

522
00:33:55,120 --> 00:33:56,600
We became busy

523
00:33:56,680 --> 00:33:59,280
and we spent more time on our
mobile phones than with each other.

524
00:33:59,360 --> 00:34:02,240
Instead of cuddles, we began placing
pillows between us in the bed.

525
00:34:02,320 --> 00:34:04,800
In short, we started
getting estranged.

526
00:34:06,120 --> 00:34:08,560
Then we realised that our life
couldn't go on like this.

527
00:34:08,840 --> 00:34:11,680
We needed some excitement
and romance back in our lives.

528
00:34:11,760 --> 00:34:13,560
It led to the beginning of Shararat.

529
00:34:15,680 --> 00:34:17,640
Shararat is a bedroom fashion brand.

530
00:35:02,800 --> 00:35:05,560
for which we want
your naughty brains

531
00:35:05,640 --> 00:35:08,640
and Rs. 60 lakhs for 2% equity.

532
00:35:13,040 --> 00:35:14,680
For how many years
you two have been married?

533
00:35:14,760 --> 00:35:16,360
Ma'am, we got married in 2015.

534
00:35:16,440 --> 00:35:18,720
You lost the naughtiness
in just eight years!

535
00:35:20,600 --> 00:35:23,360
We started Shararat in 2020.

536
00:35:28,960 --> 00:35:30,520
I never heard of this term before.

537
00:35:30,600 --> 00:35:34,360
- Correct. - Did you invent it?
Or does this category exist already?

538
00:35:34,800 --> 00:35:37,520
People call it intimate wear
or nightwear.

539
00:35:37,600 --> 00:35:39,360
We decided to make it more exciting

540
00:35:39,440 --> 00:35:41,640
and own the word "bedroom wear".

541
00:35:42,360 --> 00:35:44,720
Nightwear consists of sexy nightwear

542
00:35:44,800 --> 00:35:48,040
like role-play costumes,
teddies and other such things.

543
00:35:48,120 --> 00:35:50,640
Then we have
the regular loungewear brand.

544
00:35:50,720 --> 00:35:52,520
Customers may buy it repetitively.

545
00:35:52,600 --> 00:35:55,040
The intimate bedroom wear
is rather aspirational.

546
00:35:55,120 --> 00:35:56,880
People don't buy them regularly.

547
00:35:56,960 --> 00:35:58,680
- Can we show our products to you?
- Please!

548
00:35:59,400 --> 00:36:01,520
[joyful music playing]

549
00:36:09,120 --> 00:36:12,280
I like the fact
that the lace is soft.

550
00:36:12,360 --> 00:36:13,200
- Yes.
- Yes.

551
00:36:13,280 --> 00:36:16,000
- Most of the laces
have a synthetic feel. - Correct.

552
00:36:16,080 --> 00:36:18,920
At least for a woman's skin,
it's terrible.

553
00:36:20,280 --> 00:36:23,080
Even though you have used
synthetic material here,

554
00:36:23,200 --> 00:36:25,600
- you used cotton at the bottom
and it's soft. - Absolutely.

555
00:36:25,680 --> 00:36:29,600
I think your attention
to detail is laudable.

556
00:36:30,880 --> 00:36:33,440
What do these cards mean?
'Act like your partner in bed.'

557
00:36:33,520 --> 00:36:35,080
Do people play games?

558
00:36:35,160 --> 00:36:37,520
You are holding a hamper.

559
00:36:37,600 --> 00:36:40,480
This hamper is curated
before we sell it.

560
00:36:40,600 --> 00:36:42,920
You can add dresses to it

561
00:36:43,000 --> 00:36:45,360
and we have a few games for couples.

562
00:36:45,440 --> 00:36:48,280
They can play these games
during their intimate moments.

563
00:36:49,080 --> 00:36:50,720
Today, Anupam is your partner.

564
00:36:50,920 --> 00:36:52,480
- He isn't my partner.
- [laughing]

565
00:36:52,560 --> 00:36:53,800
I don't want him.

566
00:36:53,880 --> 00:36:55,200
- Only for the show.
- I don't want a partner.

567
00:36:55,280 --> 00:36:56,440
I'll be out immediately.

568
00:36:59,240 --> 00:37:01,360
'Would you rather
go wild or go mild?'

569
00:37:01,440 --> 00:37:02,400
[Namita cackling]

570
00:37:02,480 --> 00:37:03,560
Ritesh!

571
00:37:04,440 --> 00:37:06,640
Ritesh, answer him...
He is a newlywed.

572
00:37:06,720 --> 00:37:07,840
He is a perfect customer for us.

573
00:37:07,920 --> 00:37:09,000
Ritesh, please answer.

574
00:37:09,120 --> 00:37:10,760
I'll tell the concerned person.

575
00:37:10,840 --> 00:37:11,880
He is shy.

576
00:37:12,760 --> 00:37:15,960
Do we read it normally?
Or... "tell me one thing!"

577
00:37:16,160 --> 00:37:19,000
- [laughing]
- It depends on how naughty you are.

578
00:37:20,800 --> 00:37:22,400
'Would you...' It's gross.

579
00:37:22,640 --> 00:37:24,280
[laughing]

580
00:37:25,560 --> 00:37:27,360
'Give a five-minute lap dance...'

581
00:37:27,480 --> 00:37:28,720
Is this also...

582
00:37:28,920 --> 00:37:30,920
He is so shy
that he isn't letting me complete.

583
00:37:31,000 --> 00:37:33,160
[chuckling]

584
00:37:34,320 --> 00:37:36,360
Who are your customers primarily?

585
00:37:36,440 --> 00:37:39,440
Primarily, we target
millennial customers

586
00:37:48,520 --> 00:37:50,480
What's its cost
for the middle-class people?

587
00:37:50,560 --> 00:37:51,720
Ma'am, it costs Rs. 799.

588
00:37:51,800 --> 00:37:53,360
It's very good for Rs. 799.

589
00:37:54,920 --> 00:37:56,440
We want them to try first.

590
00:37:56,560 --> 00:37:58,440
We have some premium hampers also.

591
00:37:58,600 --> 00:38:00,000
For weddings
and other such occasions.

592
00:38:00,080 --> 00:38:02,520
We want them
to experience Shararat once

593
00:38:02,600 --> 00:38:04,560
and then they go
for a bigger option.

594
00:38:04,680 --> 00:38:08,240
Do you have more male customers
who gift women

595
00:38:08,320 --> 00:38:11,000
or women buy for themselves?

596
00:38:21,200 --> 00:38:25,280
We launched our intimate wear
last year, 15 months ago.

597
00:38:35,840 --> 00:38:37,680
So its net margin is better

598
00:38:37,760 --> 00:38:39,080
than the regular and loungewear.

599
00:38:39,200 --> 00:38:41,040
Are role-play costumes
popular in India?

600
00:38:41,120 --> 00:38:42,040
How much do you sell?

601
00:38:42,880 --> 00:38:44,720
It's catching up.
Not many people are aware.

602
00:38:44,840 --> 00:38:48,360
What is the percentage of role-play
costumes in your total sales?

603
00:38:56,720 --> 00:38:59,360
We face challenges
regarding consumer insights.

604
00:38:59,440 --> 00:39:01,640
However, the idea
is to keep our lives romantic.

605
00:39:03,520 --> 00:39:06,160
Do you think it helps
maintain romance in life?

606
00:39:06,360 --> 00:39:07,400
Or is it too gimmicky?

607
00:39:07,480 --> 00:39:10,400
Honestly, it's new in India.

608
00:39:10,880 --> 00:39:14,000
- These have been selling
in the US for years. - Right.

609
00:39:14,160 --> 00:39:16,760
But the divorce rates
are higher over there.

610
00:39:16,960 --> 00:39:20,200
- True. - Do you think it really
helps save a relationship?

611
00:39:20,840 --> 00:39:23,440
Sir, we believe it's just a tool.

612
00:39:23,520 --> 00:39:26,240
The underlying message is that
couples should stay romantic.

613
00:39:26,320 --> 00:39:28,120
Maybe your idea of romance

614
00:39:28,200 --> 00:39:30,280
is going on a date or a holiday

615
00:39:35,440 --> 00:39:37,920
Sir, you talked
about international brands.

616
00:39:38,120 --> 00:39:40,280
It's good that international brands

617
00:39:40,360 --> 00:39:42,600
are now in India.

618
00:39:42,720 --> 00:39:44,320
This category has started growing.

619
00:39:44,320 --> 00:39:47,000
Brands like Hunkemoller,
Victoria's Secret,

620
00:39:47,080 --> 00:39:49,240
and La Vie en Rose
are now selling in India.

621
00:39:49,320 --> 00:39:52,400
They focus on nightwear
and lingerie.

622
00:39:52,480 --> 00:39:54,640
- Right.
- However, your product...

623
00:39:54,880 --> 00:39:56,040
I'll give you an example.

624
00:39:56,200 --> 00:40:00,720
- This product can't be worn.
- True.

625
00:40:01,720 --> 00:40:04,160
It is low-quality. Right?

626
00:40:04,280 --> 00:40:06,360
This is... The bow has come off.

627
00:40:06,440 --> 00:40:09,480
Fabric isn't good enough.
It's fundamentally for titillation.

628
00:40:09,560 --> 00:40:11,120
- I understand.
- It's not meant to be worn.

629
00:40:12,240 --> 00:40:13,600
It's a different category.

630
00:40:13,680 --> 00:40:15,160
It's a small segment
of our business.

631
00:40:15,280 --> 00:40:17,760
Didn't you say you made
30% sales for these items?

632
00:40:17,840 --> 00:40:19,320
No, I said 3%.

633
00:40:19,400 --> 00:40:21,080
3% contribution
is made by role-play costumes

634
00:40:21,160 --> 00:40:23,000
and 35% contribution
is by innerwear.

635
00:40:23,080 --> 00:40:24,320
One second.
What about the remaining items?

636
00:40:24,440 --> 00:40:26,760
The remaining products
are nightwear.

637
00:40:26,840 --> 00:40:28,640
- Nightwear and loungewear.
Those items. - Loungewear.

638
00:40:28,720 --> 00:40:30,760
The loungewear displayed on hangers

639
00:40:30,880 --> 00:40:32,200
comprises 65%.

640
00:40:32,280 --> 00:40:33,400
The naughty wear forms just 3%.

641
00:40:33,480 --> 00:40:34,640
Yes, that's right.

642
00:40:34,880 --> 00:40:35,920
Okay!

643
00:40:37,360 --> 00:40:40,520
These printed clothes
and such dresses

644
00:40:40,680 --> 00:40:43,000
can be bought
at a hosiery shop in Jaipur.

645
00:40:43,080 --> 00:40:44,000
What is unique about it?

646
00:40:44,080 --> 00:40:46,320
We are positioning naughtiness

647
00:40:46,400 --> 00:40:48,080
and it is a commoditised market.

648
00:40:48,520 --> 00:40:50,760
Your business
of role-play costumes is small.

649
00:40:50,840 --> 00:40:53,280
It means the demand is less.
What's your view on this?

650
00:40:54,080 --> 00:40:57,120
Amit, let me explain its moat
and the product features.

651
00:40:57,240 --> 00:40:58,840
Normally, these items

652
00:40:58,920 --> 00:41:01,160
are sold in the market in one size.

653
00:41:01,240 --> 00:41:03,920
We provide four sizes

654
00:41:04,000 --> 00:41:06,200
and provide colours and variety.
That's one part.

655
00:41:06,280 --> 00:41:07,600
Secondly, we are trying
to build ourselves

656
00:41:07,680 --> 00:41:09,520
as an experiential brand.

657
00:41:09,600 --> 00:41:12,200
You saw our hampers
and other activities.

658
00:41:12,280 --> 00:41:14,320
But it's not a mainstream business
yet. Right?

659
00:41:15,280 --> 00:41:18,440
We aren't positioning
in the commodity segment.

660
00:41:18,600 --> 00:41:20,560
Our positioning is clear.

661
00:41:20,680 --> 00:41:22,400
We want to be known for this.

662
00:41:22,480 --> 00:41:24,360
The other segment helps us

663
00:41:24,440 --> 00:41:28,640
get repeat customers
who buy regularly.

664
00:41:28,760 --> 00:41:31,320
This category is aspirational
and will help people connect to us.

665
00:41:31,440 --> 00:41:33,840
I'll sell other products
to them later.

666
00:41:34,840 --> 00:41:36,640
The name of your company
is in Hindi.

667
00:41:36,720 --> 00:41:39,400
- Yes. - However, pan-India
there are multiple languages.

668
00:41:39,480 --> 00:41:40,960
- Sure.
- Did it occur to you

669
00:41:41,040 --> 00:41:44,480
that "Shararat" appeals
to North India specifically?

670
00:41:44,560 --> 00:41:47,400
- Sure. - You'd miss
South India and also globally.

671
00:41:48,480 --> 00:41:52,040
So your name...
For instance, Victoria's Secret.

672
00:41:52,160 --> 00:41:54,560
It employs naughtiness in its name.
Right?

673
00:41:54,800 --> 00:41:56,600
Didn't you rethink the brand name?

674
00:41:56,720 --> 00:42:00,760
If your vision becomes bigger,
this name won't be scaleable.

675
00:42:00,840 --> 00:42:03,360
I think our biggest strength
is our company name.

676
00:42:03,440 --> 00:42:07,040
I understand that many people
wouldn't understand Hindi

677
00:42:07,160 --> 00:42:09,280
but nowadays,
Hindi has become mainstream.

678
00:42:09,360 --> 00:42:11,880
For example, Shark Tank is telecast
in Hindi despite so many languages

679
00:42:11,960 --> 00:42:12,800
existing in India.

680
00:42:13,560 --> 00:42:15,000
Avinash, how did you do it?

681
00:42:15,080 --> 00:42:16,200
I want to learn from you.

682
00:42:16,280 --> 00:42:18,520
Sir, please.
We are here to learn from you.

683
00:42:18,600 --> 00:42:22,080
I want to learn how you can
talk in the presence of your wife.

684
00:42:22,160 --> 00:42:23,720
- Yes.
- I could never do it.

685
00:42:23,800 --> 00:42:24,800
We think alike.

686
00:42:25,880 --> 00:42:28,240
Ma'am has a higher share than me.

687
00:42:28,320 --> 00:42:29,360
I'm her employee.

688
00:42:29,520 --> 00:42:31,680
- She made it clear beforehand.
- I brought him here for this.

689
00:42:31,760 --> 00:42:33,000
"You must speak."

690
00:42:33,120 --> 00:42:34,200
How cute!

691
00:42:35,400 --> 00:42:36,720
How much is your shareholding?

692
00:42:58,720 --> 00:43:00,720
Actually, we offered advisory equity.

693
00:43:00,800 --> 00:43:03,040
Whatever, but the valuation
will be Rs. 7 crores.

694
00:43:03,160 --> 00:43:05,120
An angel round is going on.

695
00:43:05,200 --> 00:43:07,120
It's convertible note financing.

696
00:43:07,240 --> 00:43:08,360
You mean you already
closed the round.

697
00:43:27,480 --> 00:43:29,480
Basically, we want
to conduct a priced round.

698
00:43:37,480 --> 00:43:39,680
- What is your repeat rate?
- 20%.

699
00:44:12,520 --> 00:44:15,080
we did some experiments
which resulted in burn.

700
00:44:15,160 --> 00:44:17,480
Our loss was around
Rs. 50 lakhs last year.

701
00:44:36,160 --> 00:44:37,600
You could have made it naughtier.

702
00:44:37,680 --> 00:44:40,080
- All right. - Your positioning
could have been better.

703
00:44:40,880 --> 00:44:42,520
For that reason, I'm out.

704
00:44:46,600 --> 00:44:47,560
You are perseverant.

705
00:44:47,840 --> 00:44:52,000
- All right. - Apart from that, I
don't understand the categorisation.

706
00:44:52,080 --> 00:44:53,160
Okay.

707
00:44:53,240 --> 00:44:56,680
Lingerie is a category
of repeat usage.

708
00:44:56,800 --> 00:44:59,360
- It's a category with high
brand loyalty. - I understand.

709
00:44:59,440 --> 00:45:02,320
That's how you get customers
and build a business.

710
00:45:03,280 --> 00:45:06,320
However, your brand
is called Shararat today.

711
00:45:06,600 --> 00:45:08,680
Tomorrow it could be "naughty"
but who cares?

712
00:45:08,840 --> 00:45:10,240
And you are positioning it.

713
00:45:10,440 --> 00:45:13,920
- I get it.
- I saw your remaining products.

714
00:45:14,160 --> 00:45:15,920
They include kaftans.

715
00:45:16,240 --> 00:45:17,320
- Co-ord sets.
- Co-ord sets.

716
00:45:17,440 --> 00:45:18,560
You don't have a differentiator.

717
00:45:27,240 --> 00:45:28,880
I don't see what I'm investing in

718
00:45:29,000 --> 00:45:30,920
- and for that reason, I'm out.
- Sure. No problem.

719
00:45:32,640 --> 00:45:35,960
Why couldn't you do
exponential growth?

720
00:45:36,800 --> 00:45:39,280
Firstly, we launched
the website just last year.

721
00:45:39,360 --> 00:45:41,600
Secondly, our team is small.

722
00:45:50,840 --> 00:45:52,680
Now we are sure
that we can scale up.

723
00:45:52,800 --> 00:45:55,960
We had limited capital
to spend on these things previously.

724
00:45:58,040 --> 00:46:01,200
I had an interest
in this segment, initially.

725
00:46:01,280 --> 00:46:04,360
The reason is women in this country

726
00:46:04,480 --> 00:46:08,240
are hesitant to talk
about their pleasure.

727
00:46:13,520 --> 00:46:16,320
I felt it's an important segment
which can grow.

728
00:46:16,520 --> 00:46:18,800
However, I'll tell you
my problem with Shararat.

729
00:46:20,000 --> 00:46:23,360
I think your business isn't
scaling up for the last three years

730
00:46:23,440 --> 00:46:28,360
because the positioning of your
competitors is better than yours.

731
00:46:29,600 --> 00:46:32,920
If you improve your positioning,

732
00:46:33,000 --> 00:46:35,080
Shararat has a bright future.

733
00:46:35,160 --> 00:46:36,320
But for today, I'm out.

734
00:46:36,400 --> 00:46:37,920
- Thank you.
- Thank you for your feedback.

735
00:46:38,960 --> 00:46:42,560
Startups grow their business
because of three things.

736
00:46:42,640 --> 00:46:45,200
- Customer, customer, and customer.
- Sure.

737
00:46:45,360 --> 00:46:48,320
In the beginning, when you said
you have 2 lakh customers,

738
00:46:48,400 --> 00:46:50,600
- I got excited.
- Okay.

739
00:46:50,680 --> 00:46:52,880
I felt you figured out something

740
00:46:57,440 --> 00:46:59,800
However, when I came to know
about another thing,

741
00:46:59,920 --> 00:47:02,240
I felt you still need
to improve yourself.

742
00:47:17,240 --> 00:47:18,680
I'm out today.

743
00:47:18,760 --> 00:47:20,280
However, I give
you two my best wishes.

744
00:47:20,360 --> 00:47:22,240
- Thank you.
- Thank you so much.

745
00:47:22,800 --> 00:47:24,040
I'm out.

746
00:47:25,000 --> 00:47:27,400
I'll tell you the reason.
It's difficult to create a brand

747
00:47:27,480 --> 00:47:29,080
in a commoditised business.

748
00:47:29,360 --> 00:47:30,520
I see.

749
00:47:30,800 --> 00:47:32,000
You still haven't created a brand.

750
00:47:33,000 --> 00:47:35,360
Work on building a brand
in this category

751
00:47:40,160 --> 00:47:42,640
Many digital-first brands
have been built in India.

752
00:47:43,440 --> 00:47:45,520
You should take
inspiration from them

753
00:47:45,600 --> 00:47:47,320
and try to create the same thing.

754
00:47:47,920 --> 00:47:49,480
I'm out today
but I wish you all the best.

755
00:47:50,320 --> 00:47:51,200
- Okay.
- Thank you so much.

756
00:47:51,280 --> 00:47:52,080
- Thank you.
- Bye, guys.

757
00:47:52,160 --> 00:47:53,960
- Best wishes.
- Thanks.

758
00:49:40,840 --> 00:49:43,480
[water whooshing]

759
00:49:43,880 --> 00:49:47,080
Hello and welcome to Ask The Shark
where your business-related questions

760
00:49:47,160 --> 00:49:48,520
are answered
by your favourite Sharks.

761
00:49:48,680 --> 00:49:51,040
We ask them the same
question on your behalf.

762
00:49:51,160 --> 00:49:52,240
Today, we have with us

763
00:49:52,320 --> 00:49:55,280
the founder and CEO of OYO Rooms,
Mr Ritesh Agarwal.

764
00:49:55,400 --> 00:49:57,080
- Sir, welcome.
- Many thanks to you.

765
00:49:57,160 --> 00:49:59,640
I'm excited as I got
a chance to talk to you today.

766
00:49:59,720 --> 00:50:02,560
Your fan, Mr Rajinder Rana

767
00:50:02,680 --> 00:50:05,000
has a question for you.

768
00:50:22,160 --> 00:50:25,920
I believe that in case
you require capital

