New Delhi, Jan 21 (NationPress) - On Wednesday, OnePlus India refuted rumors regarding the closure of its operations in India, emphasizing that their activities are proceeding as normal despite online misinformation.

In a message on the social media platform X, OnePlus India CEO Robin Liu stated, "I wish to clarify some misleading information that has been circulating about OnePlus India and its operations.

"I wanted to address some misinformation that has been circulating about OnePlus India and its operations. We’re operating as usual and intend to continue doing so. Never Settle," Liu expressed in his post.

“Recent unverified claims about OnePlus shutting down are incorrect,” he added, confirming that “OnePlus India's business operations continue as usual.” “We encourage all stakeholders to verify information from official sources before disseminating unsubstantiated claims,” Liu further stated.

This clarification comes at a time when smartphone manufacturers in India are under increased scrutiny amidst growing competition, which has led to consolidation—especially given OnePlus' close ties with Oppo. Founded in 2013, OnePlus has long maintained a strong connection to Oppo through shared investors and supply chains under the BBK Electronics group.

OnePlus occupies a position in the mid-premium segment of the Indian smartphone market, which saw a year-on-year growth of 10.7 percent during the festive third quarter of 2025 (Q3), increasing its market share from 3 percent to 4 percent. Samsung secured the top position, followed by Oppo and OnePlus.

According to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC), the smartphone market in India reached a five-year high during that quarter, expanding 4.3 percent year-over-year (YoY) to 48 million units.

From 2021 to 2025, India's smartphone shipments abroad totaled nearly $79.03 billion, with the highest 12-month export tally recorded in CY25. Apple's iPhone shipments accounted for roughly 75 percent of this total, valued at over $22 billion.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently noted that India's electronics exports are expected to grow further due to a push in semiconductor manufacturing.

India has now become the world's second-largest mobile phone producer, with over 99 percent of phones sold domestically now being made in India, thus moving up the manufacturing value chain.

The smartphone PLI scheme is slated to conclude in March 2026, although the government is reportedly looking for ways to extend this support.