OnePlus India CEO Robin Liu has stepped down, raising questions about the company’s operations and future strategy in the region. The move comes amid speculation around shutdown trends and shifting market dynamics. However, the company later assured the public that it’s not shutting down its operations in India.
Robin Liu, CEO of OnePlus India, stepped down from his role effective March 31, 2026. It has ignited rumours that the company might shut down operations as early as April. His exit came months after he had already denied rumours about OnePlus exiting several markets.
“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," Liu said in earlier post.
"Recent unverified reports claiming OnePlus is shutting down are false," he said, further adding that "OnePlus India's business operations continue as normal."
"We urge all stakeholders to verify information from official sources before sharing unsubstantiated claims," Liu added
However, following his resignation, searches for "OnePlus shutdown" surged on Google Trends.
OnePlus has also faced declining shipments in 2025, which may have influenced the changes.
According to several media reports, OnePlus may exit some global markets, including reducing its presence in parts of Europe, as soon as April 2026. Multiple reports claim that it may also plan to focus more on India, and enter the mid-range smartphone market.
Back in 2020, OnePlus shuttered and significantly scaled back major components of the firm’s European operations, jettisoning UK, German, and other European offices in the post-Nord launch period following Carl Pei’s exit. Since then, the company has built closer ties with its parent company, Oppo, with former OnePlus head Pete Lau moving into a Chief Product Officer role at Oppo.
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Various OnePlus product launches are still in the pipeline, and many are unlikely to be made available outside China unless specifically stated.
OnePlus India officially confirmed that operations will continue as usual, with no immediate changes to its business strategy. The company stated that Liu stepped down for personal reasons and clarified that reports claiming OnePlus is shutting down are false.
OnePlus mentioned: “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.”
“OnePlus India operations continue with local strategy and business continuity ensured,” the statement added.