Quick Info
| Profession | Entrepreneur |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 21/03/1977 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Birthplace | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Velvet Hammer |
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| Description | Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals and prominent investor on Shark Tank India |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | MBA |
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| College/University | Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune; The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI); Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, Durham, North Carolina |
Personal Life
| Age (as of 2024) | 47 Years |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Satish Mehta |
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| Mother | Bhavana Mehta |
| Siblings | Brother: Samit Mehta (President R&D of Emcure Pharmaceuticals) |
| Spouse | Vikas Thapar (businessman) |
| Children | Son(s): Jai, Vir |
Career
| Debut | TV (as a Jury member): Shark Tank India (2021) |
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| Awards, Honours, Achievements | The Economic Times Women Ahead List 2017 | The Economic Times '40 under Forty' India's Hottest Young Business Leaders List 2017 | Barclays Hurun Next Gen Leader Recognition | World Women Leadership Congress Super Achiever Award |
| Current Position | Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals |
| Shark Tank India Participation | Investor/Shark in seasons 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 |
| Investments | Over 100 companies invested through Shark Tank India, including Bummer, Altor, InACan, and Wakao Foods |
| Other Ventures | Founder of Thapar Entrepreneur Academy; Founder of Incredible Ventures Limited (education company with branches in Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, and Ahmedabad) |
| Board Positions | Board Member of Fuqua School of Business; Board Member of Finolex Cables |
| Previous Experience | Business Finance Lead at Guidant Corporation (USA) for 6 years |
Favourites
| Food | Undhiyu |
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| Beverage | Tea |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Costume Designer | Anamika Khanna |
| Film | Sholay (1975) |
| Actor | Amitabh Bachchan |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Namita Thapar is the Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals as of 2022. | |
| 2. She grew up in Pune, Maharashtra, in an affluent family. | |
| 3. Namita completed her schooling in Pune and was a dedicated student, focusing primarily on her studies. | |
| 4. After finishing her MBA, Namita worked at Guidant Corporation in the USA for six years before joining Emcure Pharmaceuticals. | |
| 5. She later became the CFO and then the Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals. | |
| 6. In 2017, Namita founded Incredible Ventures Ltd., an education company promoting youth entrepreneurship. | |
| 7. She is a Board Member of the Fuqua School of Business and a member of Young Presidents Organization. | |
| 8. Namita has been a judge on Shark Tank India and enjoys reading and traveling in her free time. | |
| 9. She named her children after characters in the film Sholay and admires Naina Lal Kidwai and Indra Nooyi as role models. | |
| 10. Namita is involved in initiatives like NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform and 'Champions of Change.' | |
| 11. She is a public speaker and shares women's health discussions on her YouTube channel, Uncondition Yourself. | |
| 12. Despite being a workaholic on her phone, Namita refrains from carrying it to meetings to maintain decorum. | |
| 13. She has a special admiration for Amitabh Bachchan and shared her perimenopause experience in a viral video in 2024. | |
| 14. Namita Thapar's net worth is around Rs. 600 crores as of October 2023. | |
| 15. She oversees over 3,000 medical representatives across India, contributing over $1 billion in sales for Emcure Pharmaceuticals. | |
| 16. Her catchphrase on Shark Tank India is 'Yeh meri expertise nahi hai, toh I am out' which made her a fan favourite for her candidness and strategic investment decisions. |