OnePlus issued a clarification saying its business in India continues as usual. OnePlus India CEO Robin Liu termed the reports false and urged stakeholders to rely on official sources
OnePlus CEO Liu asserts that its India operations are running smoothly. Pic/screengrab from X
Clearing rumours about shutting down in India, Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus has clarified that its operations will continue as usual. The company added that all business activities are proceeding normally amid circulating online misinformation, news agency IANS reported.
In a post on social media platform X, OnePlus India CEO Robin Liu addressed circulating misinformation regarding the company’s operations in India.
OnePlus clarified that rumours of shutting down in India are false, assuring customers and partners that operations, sales, and services continue normally across the country without disruption.
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Liu wrote, "I wanted to address some misinformation that has been circulating about OnePlus India and its operations. We’re operating as usual and will continue to do so. Never Settle."
“Recent unverified reports claiming OnePlus is shutting down are false,” he said, adding, “OnePlus India’s business operations continue as normal. We urge all stakeholders to verify information from official sources before sharing unsubstantiated claims,” Liu added.
OnePlus and Oppo’s closeness
The clarification from OnePlus came amid heightened scrutiny of smartphone makers in India, as increasing competition has led to consolidation and highlighted the brand’s close links with Oppo, IANS reported.
Founded in 2013 as an independent brand, OnePlus has long been connected to Oppo through shared investors and supply chains under the BBK Electronics group.
Positioned in the mid-premium segment of the Indian smartphone market, OnePlus saw its market share rise from 3 per cent to 4 per cent during the festive third quarter of 2025 (Q3), a period that witnessed 10.7 per cent year-on-year growth. Samsung remained the market leader, followed by Oppo and OnePlus.
Indian smartphone market recorded a five-year high in 2025
The smartphone market in India reached a five-year high during the third quarter of 2025, growing 4.3 per cent year-over-year (YoY) to 48 million units, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) data, IANS reported.
India’s smartphone shipments abroad totalled nearly USD 79.03 billion from 2021 to 2025, with CY25 delivering the highest 12‑month export tally on record.
Apple’s iPhone consignments accounted for roughly 75 per cent of the total during this period, valued at over USD 22 billion.
Vaishnaw, while expressing his views on the rising growth of the smartphone market in the country, added that India's electronics exports are expected to expand further due to the semiconductor manufacturing push.
(With inputs from IANS)
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