OPPO India has announced its association with Sony LIV as Co-Presenter of Shark Tank India Season 5, marking a strategic partnership aligned with the brand’s “Make Your Moment” philosophy. The collaboration empowers India’s young innovators on the country’s premier entrepreneurial platform premiering January 2025.
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Shark Tank India Season 5 Details
| Aspect | Information | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Presenter | OPPO India + Sony LIV | Strategic partnership |
| Season | Fifth edition | January 2025 premiere |
| Total Sharks | 13 members | Diverse expertise |
| Brand Philosophy | Make Your Moment | Empowerment focus |
| Venue | Mumbai set | Experiential launch |
13 Sharks for Season 5
The fifth season features a dynamic mix of returning and new Sharks:
Returning: Aman Gupta (boAt), Anupam Mittal (Shaadi.com), Namita Thapar (Emcure Pharmaceuticals), Vineeta Singh (SUGAR Cosmetics), Ritesh Agarwal (OYO Rooms), Kunal Bahl (Snapdeal/Titan Capital), Amit Jain (CarDekho)
New Additions: Mohit Yadav (Minimalist), Varun Alagh (Honasa Consumer), Kanika Tekriwal (JetSetGo Aviation), Viraj Bahl (Veeba), Shaily Mehrotra (Fixderma India), Hardik Kothiya (Rayzon Solar)
Value-Driven Collaboration
Goldee Patnaik, Head of Communications at OPPO India, stated: “OPPO India’s collaboration with Shark Tank India brings technology and entrepreneurship together on India’s leading platform for innovators. Together, we are celebrating a generation of young leaders shaping India’s startup ecosystem.”
The partnership represents a shift from conventional sponsorship to value-driven collaboration. Both brands share focus on creativity, possibility, and individuals who transform ideas into impact—where technology becomes an enabler of expression and action.
Cultural Movement Impact
Over the years, Shark Tank India has evolved into a cultural phenomenon, giving young founders nationwide a powerful stage to showcase ideas, challenge conventions, and unlock opportunities. By spotlighting grassroots business models, the platform has reshaped how India views startups—making entrepreneurship aspirational, accessible, and deeply personal.
The collaboration was unveiled at a first-of-its-kind experiential event at the Shark Tank India set in Mumbai, attended by Ranjana Mangla (Sony LIV), Goldee Patnaik (OPPO India), Ritesh Agarwal (OYO Rooms), and Shaily Mehrotra (Fixderma India).
OPPO’s Innovation Ecosystem Commitment
For OPPO India, the partnership extends beyond co-presentation. It represents a shared vision of empowering new-age innovators and supporting the next generation of changemakers as they build extraordinary stories through technology.
Founded in 2014, OPPO India operates one of India’s largest mobile manufacturing facilities in Greater Noida spanning 110 acres, capable of producing approximately 200 smartphones in under 10 minutes. The company actively engages in skill development and e-waste awareness initiatives.
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FAQs
When does Shark Tank India Season 5 premiere?
The fifth season premieres in January 2025 on Sony LIV.
How many Sharks will appear in Season 5?
13 Sharks including 7 returning members and 6 new additions.
