New Delhi, Feb. 25 -- After appearing on Shark Tank India (season 5), Ashish Lath's life has changed substantially. His name rings a bell with everyone - from customers to investors - after he featured in this reality show and bagged a cash-rich deal amounting to Rs.4 crore from four of the five Sharks in exchange for 9% of his company.

Although he has yet to receive the money in his bank account, his conviction in using credit cards for everyday expenses has now received major validation.

In an interview with MintMoney, Ashish speaks about the potential growth in the credit card industry, the caution consumers must exercise when using credit, and his journey from a salaried employee to an entrepreneur.

I started this business because ...