Raj Shamani

Raj Shamani (born 29 July 1997) is an Indian entrepreneur and podcaster. He is primarily known for hosting the business podcast Figuring Out with Raj Shamani.

Early life and education Shamani was born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, into a Sindhi family. His father, Suresh Shamani, was involved in textile and chemical trading. Following his father’s health issues and a period of financial difficulty, he began assisting in the family business at the age of 16. He attended the Emerald International School and later Prestige Institute of Management in Indore.

Career

Business activities In 2013, Shamani launched a dishwashing liquid product named "Jadugar Drop."

Shamani also co-founded "House of X," a platform designed to help digital creators launch consumer brands, and acts as an angel investor for various Indian startups.

In 2024, he was a speaker at the National Creators Award where he addressed Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Other guests on the podcast have included Emmanuel Macron and Bill Gates.

Podcast guest selection In 2025, Shamani faced backlash after hosting self proclaimed forex trader Umar Punjabi on his podcast, with several viewers alleging that the guest had been involved in scams. He later deleted the podcast. Critics accused Shamani of giving a platform to questionable figures, raising concerns about credibility and responsibility in content creation. Similar criticism had earlier emerged following his interview with Vijay Mallya, where commentators argued that the platform allowed controversial individuals to present their narratives without sufficient challenge.

Legal disputes In 2025, Shamani was involved in a legal matter before the Delhi High Court, where he agreed to edit and remove portions of a podcast episode after concerns were raised about allegedly disparaging claims made during the discussion.