Rumours of OnePlus ceasing operations in key markets have again surfaced, months after India CEO Robin Liu dismissed them, saying that business operations were continuing \u201cas usual and will continue to do so\u201d.<\/p>\n
In a now-deleted X post, Internet tipster Yogesh Brar had claimed that OnePlus would be shutting down operations in key global markets to shift focus on its entry- and mid-range market in India.<\/p>\n
“OnePlus is shutting down in select Global markets. China business will stay unaffected. India market will mostly get budget & mid-range products. (Not a good news for US, UK & EU customers) [sic],” Brar wrote in the deleted X post.<\/p>\n
Also Read | OnePlus 15T to be unveiled soon: Launch date, specs, expected price in India<\/a><\/p>\n Now, a report by 9to5Google, citing a source, seems to have confirmed the news, saying that OnePlus will cease operations in certain regions, including vast portions of Europe.<\/p>\n This shutdown will likely start from April 2026, the media outlet said; however, they could not verify the timeline. The report also claimed that OnePlus<\/a> had informed selected staff of this decision in advance, with some having already received severance packages.<\/p>\n In 2020, OnePlus scaled back major components of its European operations, jetting out UK, German, and other European offices in the post-Nord launch period following co-founder Carl Pei\u2019s exit.<\/p>\n LiveMint has written to OnePlus seeking a comment on the report, and is awaiting a response. The story will be updated accordingly.<\/p>\n Also Read | OnePlus Nord 6 box image, key specifications leaked ahead of launch<\/a>Robin Liu quits OnePlus<\/p>\n To further fuel speculation, Liu stepped down from OnePlus on Tuesday to \u201cpursue his personal passions\u201d.<\/p>\n “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. \u201cOnePlus India operations continue with local strategy and business continuity ensured,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n Liu had joined OnePlus in 2018, initially leading its sales operations. In 2022, he was promoted to CEO of OnePlus North America, then reappointed as CEO of OnePlus India in 2024.<\/p>\n According to media reports, Liu is serving notice at the company. His last working day with OnePlus is reportedly 31 March. He has already moved back to China, as he transitions out of his role at OnePlus.<\/p>\n Also Read | OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro with 55db ANC and up to 54 hour battery launched<\/a>OnePlus India<\/p>\n