OnePlus India Shutdown? CEO Breaks Silence
OnePlus India CEO Denies Shutdown Reports, Says Operations Continue as Normal
OnePlus India CEO Robin Liu on Wednesday (January 21, 2026) firmly rejected reports claiming that the smartphone brand was shutting down its operations in India. He clarified that OnePlus India continues to operate normally and remains committed to the Indian market.
Shutdown Rumours Triggered by Media Report
The clarification follows a report published by Android Headlines a day earlier, which claimed that OnePlus was being “dismantled.” The article cited declining smartphone shipments, reduced consumer demand in India, and alleged unmet commitments as reasons behind the claim.
The outlet later added an editor’s note stating that AI tools were used to help structure the article, while asserting that the investigation itself was genuine.
OnePlus India Responds to Speculative Claims
In response to multiple speculative reports making similar shutdown allegations, OnePlus issued a strong rebuttal. The company stated that the reports were unverified and misleading, reiterating that there has been no decision to shut down business operations in India.
Robin Liu Issues Official Clarification on X
Robin Liu addressed the issue directly on social media platform X, stating that misinformation was being circulated about OnePlus India. He confirmed that the company is operating as usual and will continue to do so, ending his post with OnePlus’ slogan, “Never Settle.”
Official Statement Dismisses ‘False’ Reports
Along with his post, Liu shared a graphic carrying an official message from the company. The statement said that recent reports claiming OnePlus is shutting down in India are false, and that business operations are continuing without disruption. It also urged consumers, partners, and stakeholders to verify information through official channels before sharing unsubstantiated claims.
OnePlus India Market Performance in Focus
While denying shutdown rumours, OnePlus has been facing challenges in the Indian smartphone market. A November 2025 report by the International Data Corporation (IDC) revealed that OnePlus’ unit market performance in India declined by 30.5% year-on-year between Q3 2024 and Q3 2025.