Founded in January 2024 by Ashutosh Roy, Offmint integrates sustainability into fashion as each order includes a pen embedded with seeds, promoting environmentalism.

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But what truly makes Offmint stand out is the story behind its founder—a tale of resilience, betrayal, and an unwavering will to succeed.

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Ashutosh Roy’s first appearance on Shark Tank India Season 2 should have been a life-changing moment, but it came with devastating news of his father passing away.

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The combination of loss, betrayal, and unexpected support shaped Ashutosh’s determination to build something meaningful.

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Offmint’s Monthly Sales Growth: July 2024: ₹29 lakh. August 2024: ₹32 lakh. September 2024: ₹40 lakh. October 2024 (Projected): ₹48 lakh

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Offmint’s Sales Breakdown: 80% from their own website. 20% from online marketplaces.

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He stunned the sharks with an unconventional offer ₹10 for 1% equity, valuing Offmint at just ₹1,000.

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His reasoning was “I’m not here for money. I’m here to seek your expertise.” Ashutosh’s emotional story, combined with his unique ask, left the sharks deeply moved.

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For the first time in the show’s history, all the sharks came together to offer him a collective deal.

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Instead of the ₹10 for 1% equity, the sharks made a counteroffer, ₹10 lakh for 4% equity in Offmint.

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