OnePlus has confirmed that the India operations will remain unchanged.
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OnePlus may scale down operations in some global markets, but the company has not confirmed this and says its India operations will continue as usual.
Just weeks before the official launch of the OnePlus Nord 6 in the country next month, India CEO Robin Liu has stepped down and moved back to China. This move has sparked speculation that the brand might be shutting down its operations in several global markets.
A report by 9to5Google, citing a source familiar with internal developments, states that OnePlus could shut operations in certain regions, including parts of Europe, possibly by early April 2026.
A firm timeline hasn't been confirmed yet, but the report claims some staff have already been briefed on severance packages.
Adding to the speculation, tipster Yogesh Brar also stated that the smartphone brand is exiting global markets, but will focus on entry-level to mid-range smartphones in India.
This suggests that the India operations will remain unchanged. However, this was shared via a post on X that has now been deleted.
In response to 9to5Google, OnePlus referred to its existing statement on Robin Liu's exit and did not explicitly mention any global exit. It added that it will continue operations in India with a local strategy.
"We thank Robin for his contributions to OnePlus India. He moves on to pursue his personal passions, and we wish him the very best for his future endeavours," the company said in response to 9to5Google. "OnePlus India operations continue with local strategy and business continuity ensured," it added.
OnePlus has effectively been operating as a sub-brand of OPPO since 2021, and things could see further changes if the company scales down some of its global operations. Meanwhile, several OnePlus products are yet to be launched, but many may not launch outside China unless the company confirms otherwise.
It remains to be seen how these developments will impact OnePlus’ global presence and future product launches. Stay tuned for more updates.
Is OnePlus shutting down its global operations?
There are reports suggesting OnePlus may shut operations in certain markets, including parts of Europe by early 2026. However, the company has not officially confirmed global shutdown and continues to operate in key markets like India.
What prompted the speculation about OnePlus exiting global markets?
Speculation arose after OnePlus India CEO Robin Liu stepped down and moved back to China, combined with reports from sources and tipsters indicating possible global operational scale-backs and severance briefings to staff.
Will OnePlus continue its business operations in India?
Yes, according to official statements, OnePlus India will maintain operations with a local strategy and business continuity ensured despite the CEO's exit.
Has OnePlus officially communicated about the CEO exit and future plans?
OnePlus issued a statement thanking Robin Liu and confirming ongoing India operations with local strategy, but did not provide specific details about global market changes.
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