Indian-origin entrepreneur Karishma Vijay has won the 2026 edition of the UK reality show learnerReceived an investment of £250,000 after being chosen the winner by Lord Alan Sugar.learner is a BBC business reality show where contestants compete through difficult business tasks over several weeks for an investment from British business tycoon Lord Sugar, who has been the chief judge since 2005.UK-based Karishma Vijay, 28, defeated fellow finalist Pascha Myhill in the women’s final. The final task saw both contestants develop a brand and advertising campaign for their business ideas before pitching directly to Lord Sugar and a panel of industry experts.Reacting to his win, Vijay said, “I really can’t believe my life right now. Things keep happening. My week is going really well.”She described the moment she found out about her win, saying, “I was very stunned, very shocked – but I kept it very quiet. Then, I was sitting in my car and screaming. It was absolutely crazy.”Vijay revealed that contestants have to wait months to know the results after filming. He said, “After waiting so long, it was a matter of great concern. I am happy with the result… My life has literally changed.”She has reportedly decided to use this investment to further grow her beauty brand, Kishkin, and has plans to expand it even further. “This is going to be a brand that has really made it, with young girls lining up to buy it,” she said.His achievement means a lot to his family. Speaking about his background, Vijay revealed that he was raised by a single father in a traditional Indian household, where expectations were often low.“They told my father that you would not be able to raise these two girls as a single parent,” he said. “My elder sister is a doctor, and I am the winner of learner. What more can a father ask for?”Vijay also praised his fellow finalists and said, “I love Paska so much. I think she’s incredibly inspiring and the most deserving.”Her win marks a major milestone in her journey as she now steps into a business partnership with Lord Sugar, backed by a £250,000 investment.