'# Shark Tank India - Episode 17: RBD TRUST of INDIA Secures a Deal!
🦈 Sharks in the Show
- Namita Thapar
- Kunal Bahl
- Aman Gupta
- Ritesh Agarwal
- Anupam Mittal
🚜 Company Overview: RBD TRUST of INDIA
- Founders: Bhupendra Kumar Tailor & Devendra Kumar Tailor (Young Males)
- Location: Jaipur
- Website: RBD Machine
- Industry: Agriculture Machinery
🌾 What Does RBD TRUST of INDIA Do?
RBD TRUST of INDIA specializes in innovative agriculture machines that help farmers save time and money. Their machines are designed to be efficient, cost-effective, and user-friendly.
🌟 Featured Products
- Chaff Cutter – Safe, affordable, and automatic fodder cutter
- 4-Stroke Side Pack Brush Cutter – Portable and easy-to-use brush cutter
- LED Torch – A practical tool for farmers working in low-light conditions
🚜 Key Selling Point: Their machines can harvest 1 acre in just 1 hour with ₹100 fuel!
📈 Financial Performance
💰 Ask on Shark Tank
- ₹1 Crore for 1% Equity 💼
- Valuation: ₹100 Crore
📊 Sales Performance
Annual Revenue
- FY 23-24: ₹14.37 Cr
- FY 24-25 (Till Sep): ₹9.34 Cr
- FY 24-25 (Projected): ₹22 - ₹25 Cr
Last 3 Months Sales
- September 2024: ₹2.67 Cr
- August 2024: ₹1.69 Cr
- July 2024: ₹1.58 Cr
🏭 Business Operations
- 100% Sales through Call Center ☎️
- Team Size: 32 Employees
- Warehouses: 5 across India
- Net Margin: 7 - 8%
🔥 Shark Reactions & Deal Offers
❌ Sharks Who Opted Out
❌ Anupam Mittal – Not interested in this business model
❌ Kunal Bahl – Appreciated the free shipping model but exited, open to future discussions
❌ Aman Gupta – Decided not to invest
💡 Sharks Who Made Offers
✅ Namita Thapar:
- ₹50 Lakhs for 1% Equity + ₹50 Lakhs Debt at 9% Interest (5-year term)
- Revised Valuation: ₹50 Crore
✅ Ritesh Agarwal:
- Matched Namita’s offer: ₹50 Lakhs for 1% Equity + ₹50 Lakhs Debt at 9% Interest
📢 Final Deal:
🔹 Namita & Ritesh joined hands on a combined offer (₹50L for 1% + ₹50L Debt at 9% for 5 years)
🔹 Founders accepted the deal! 🎉
🏆 Conclusion: A Win for Farmers!
RBD TRUST of INDIA’s revolutionary agriculture machines won over Namita Thapar and Ritesh Agarwal, securing a strategic investment that will help them expand their reach across India. With their innovative call center sales model, free shipping, and cost-efficient farming tools, the future looks bright for RBD TRUST of INDIA! 🚀
Would you invest in such an innovative agricultural business? Let us know in the comments! 💬👇
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