Shutdown · Commerce & Consumer Brands
OnePlus to shut Bengaluru office, consolidate in Gurugram
By Startup Enthusiast ·
- Date
- Company
- OnePlus
- What it does
- Smartphone and electronics manufacturer
- Kind
- Shutdown
- Based in
- Bengaluru
What they do
OnePlus makes smartphones and other consumer electronics
What happened
It will close its Bengaluru corporate office and move staff to Gurugram
Why it matters
Partner-run exclusive stores are being shut, but OnePlus denies exiting India
The details
- OnePlus will shutter its Bengaluru corporate office and consolidate India operations in Gurugram.
- Bengaluru employees have been offered relocation to the Gurugram office.
- Some employees unwilling to relocate are expected to leave through natural attrition.
- OnePlus is reportedly preparing to exit the Indian market and shift to online sales.
- Partner-run exclusive stores across India have been asked to shut down.
- Only three company-owned outlets in Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bengaluru are likely to remain.
- OnePlus denied any reduction in operations and said India is a key market.
The bigger picture
- The move may indicate a shift in OnePlus's strategy for operating in India.
About the business
- OnePlus manufactures smartphones, audio devices, and smart TVs.
- It sells through online platforms, exclusive stores, and partner outlets.
- The company operates in multiple countries, with India as a key market.
- OnePlus is a subsidiary of BBK Electronics.
What happens next
- OnePlus will relocate Bengaluru employees to Gurugram.
- Partner-run stores will close, leaving only three company-owned outlets.
- OnePlus says it will continue to serve the Indian market.
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