OnePlus Phones Won't Be Available In These States

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15 April 2024

Starting May 1, several retail chains across six states in India will stop selling OnePlus smartphones and other products

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This decision is estimated to impact around 4,500 stores from 23 retail chains across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat

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As a result, all Oneplus devices including mobiles, tablets and earphones will not be available across 4,500 stores in these states

As a result, all Oneplus devices including mobiles, tablets and earphones will not be available across 4,500 stores in these states

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This move is said to be a result of dispute between the company and retailers

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South Indian Organised Retailers Association claimed that its retailers have faced major obstacles when selling OnePlus products over the years

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One of the more prominent issue is that offline stores get low-profit margins selling OnePlus products

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The retailers said that narrow profits have made it challenging to sustain their businesses, amid rising operational costs

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The association also mentioned the delays when it comes to processing warranty and service claims, which it states leaves customers dissatisfied

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It also underlined the logistical issue of carrying non-moving products to meet model-specific bundling requirements

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The development comes at a time when OnePlus is looking to increase its offline presence in the country

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