OnePlus India clarified that it is not shutting down its operations in India, countering online misinformation. CEO Robin Liu emphasized that the company is functioning normally and urged everyone to verify information from official sources. The clarification comes amidst increased scrutiny of smartphone makers in India due to growing competition and OnePlus’ association with Oppo.
The smartphone market in India’s mid-premium segment saw a 10.7% year-over-year growth in the festive third quarter of 2025, with OnePlus holding a 4% market share. Samsung led the market, followed by OPPO and OnePlus. Overall, India’s smartphone market reached a five-year high in that quarter, with 48 million units shipped, according to IDC data.
India’s smartphone exports totaled nearly $79.03 billion from 2021 to 2025, with Apple’s iPhone accounting for about 75% of the total value. The country has become the world’s second-largest mobile phone producer, with almost all phones sold domestically being Made in India. The smartphone PLI scheme is set to end in March 2026, but the government is considering extending support.
