Namita Thapar is the Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals and is known for appearing as an angel investor on Shark Tank India. Her father Satish Mehta is the founder of Emcure Pharmaceuticals. Namita has had an extensive career which consists of her time spent abroad. In this article, we will explore Namita Thapar age, personal life, education, career, and more.
Namita Thapar Wiki
Namita Thapar is a businesswoman who was born on 21st March 1977 in Pune, Maharashtra. She comes from a business family and after gaining relevant work experience abroad, she came back to India. After coming back to India, due to her education and work experience abroad. She is a Chartered Accountant who further enhanced her business acumen by earning an MBA degree.
Namita Thapar Age and Physical Attributes
Namita Thapar will be turning 48 in March 2025. Her Zodiac sign of Aries. Namita’s height is approximately 5 feet and 5 inches tall, 165cm or 1.65 m in height. Her weight is around 61kg (143 lbs). She has Black eyes and dark brown hair.
Namita Thapar Early Life
Namita grew up in Pune India. As a child, she had been academically inclined and did well in school. Her parents played an important role in shaping her as an individual. She learned about business from her father and family values from her mother. Being the older sister, she learned important lessons about responsibility too. She has one brother, Samit Mehta who is the President R&D of Emcure Pharma.
Namita Thapar Education
She completed her schooling in Pune. She developed her love for numbers early on and decided to pursue higher education in commerce at Savitribai Phule Pune University. Along with this she is a chartered accountant and she received her qualification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). After this she did an MBA from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business in 2001.
Namita Thapar Career
After completing her MBA, Namita began her career in the United States to gain relevant work experience. She worked as a Business Finance Lead in the financial planning department at Guidant Corporation, this corporation is a medical device company. She spent six years there before joining her father’s business.
Here she managed several portfolios including,
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO),
- Information Technology (IT),
- Human Resources (HR).
From these positions, she moved on to being in charge of Emcure’s India operations and then becoming the Executive Director of the company.
Since Namita Thapar stepped into leadership position, Emcure Pharmaceuticals has expanded its presence to over 70 countries and continues to grow.
Namita Thapar Shark Tank India
She became a household name after her appearance on Shark Tank India. She was one of the many ‘sharks’ or investors who were present on the show and were judging the various investment pitches from entrepreneurs. Throughout the various seasons of the various episodes, she gave entrepreneurs critical feedback regarding their business and invested in some of the businesses as well.
She became a source of inspiration for young entrepreneurs across the country.
Her passion for entrepreneurship is also reflected in the role she plays as an active member of the Young Presidents Organization and serves on the Regional Advisory Board of the Fuqua School of Business in India.
Memes on Namita Thapar
Some popular memes have been made on Namita Thapar based on her reactions on Shark Tank India. The memes were made on two of her catchphrases during the show. These were ‘Yeh Meri Expertise Nahi Hai’ and ‘It’s a miracle’. This happened during season 2 of Shark Tank India.
Awards and Recognition of Namita
She has received the following awards and recognition for her contribution to the business and entrepreneurial landscape.
- The Economic Times ’40 under Forty’ award
- Barclays Hurun Next Gen Leader Recognition
- Economic Times 2017 Women Ahead List
- World Women Leadership Congress Super Achiever award
Namita Thapar Family
Namita Thapar is the daughter of Mr. Satish Mehtha, founder of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, and Mrs. Bhavana Mehta, who is a homemaker. She has a younger brother named Samit Mehta also the President R&D of Emcure Pharmaceuticals
Namita Thapar Marriage and Children
Namita is married and has two sons. Her Husband’s name is Vikas Thapar, who helps her manage Emcure. They got married in 2003. The names of their sons’ is Jai and Vir. She took inspiration for her son’s name from the main characters from her favorite movie Sholay.
Namita Thapar Net Worth
As of 2025, Namita Thapar’s net worth is around ₹600 crore which is close to $72 million. While her primary source of income is through her role at Emcure Pharmaceuticals, She has other investments and ventures as well.
Breakdown Of Namita’s Net Worth
| Aspect | Details |
| Executive Role at Emcure | Approx. ₹50 Crores (8.3%) |
| Entrepreneurial Ventures | Approx. ₹50 Crores (8.3%) |
| Investments | Approx. ₹200 Crores (33.3%) |
| Shark Tank India | Approx. ₹20 Crores (3.3%) |
| Public Speaking Events | Approx. ₹5 Crores (0.8%) |
| Social Media Influence | Approx. ₹25 Crores (4.2%) |
| Other sources | Approx. ₹255 Crores (42.5%) |
| Total | ₹600 crore |
Namita has also invested in luxury residences, including a mansion in Pune worth INR 50 crore.
A lot of these investment opportunities came to her from participating in ‘Shark Tank India’. Here is an overview of her investments so far. She has invested in over 100 companies and the following is a list of her notable investments.
The complete list of companies that she has invested in are –
| Nu. | Details |
| 1 | Brandsdaddy |
| 2 | Girgit |
| 3 | STAGE |
| 4 | Very Much Indian |
| 5 | JhaJi Store |
| 6 | Bummer |
| 7 | Skippi Ice Pops |
| 8 | Menstrupedia |
| 9 | Altor |
| 10 | Nuutjob |
| 11 | Farda |
| 12 | Auli Lifestyle |
| 13 | Thinkerbell Labs |
| 14 | The Renal Project |
| 15 | COCOFIT |
| 16 | Beyond Water |
| 17 | Find Your Kicks India |
| 18 | AAS vVidyalaya |
| 19 | Brainwired |
| 20 | InACan |
| 21 | Sunfox Technologies |
| 22 | Rare Planet |
| 23 | Watt Technologies |
| 24 | Wakao Foods |
| 25 | Store My Goods |
| 26 | Kabaddi Adda |
| 27 | Your Foot Doctor |
| 28 | Nomad Food Project |
| 29 | Sneakare |
Namita Social Media Presence
Namita is present on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Her Instagram handle is @namitathapar with over 1 million followers. Her Twitter handle is @namitathapar with over 179.1k followers. On LinkedIn her profile is @namitathapar.
Namita’s Favorites
She loves tea and yellow is her favorite color. Her favorite actor is Amitabh Bachchan. Indra Nooyi is her role model. Indra Nooyi is a well-known Indian American business tycoon who is the former CEO of Pepsico.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ans. She takes care of her father’s business. Her father founded Emcure.
Ans. She is turning 48 in 2025.
Ans. She got married in 2003.
