He emphasized the success of the "Make in India" initiative, with boAt manufacturing a significant portion of its products locally. Gupta also called for greater collaboration between Indian and French startups, proposing joint participation in India's Startup Mahakumbh and France's VivaTech. Aman Gupta, co-founder of boAt (2016), built the brand with Sameer Mehta to offer affordable, stylish, and durable audio products tailored for young Indian consumers. boAt ’s meteoric rise under his leadership made it India’s No.1 audio and wearable tech brand, capturing significant market share and competing with global giants like JBL, Sony, Apple, and Samsung. Aman Gupta’s success as a Shark Tank India judge, celebrity-driven marketing strategies, and net worth of ₹700–800 crore ... But one question often goes unasked: Who is the real boat owner behind this success story? Is it the charismatic face on Shark Tank India, or a silent parent company steering the ship behind the scenes? boAt is a Gurgaon based company founded by Aman Gupta and Sameer Mehta in 2016.