OnePlus smartphones sale to stop across 4500 stores in India- 3 reasons why

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OnePlus device sales to discontinue in several parts of India due to an unresolved issue. Check reasons.

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A Moneycontrol report highlighted that all the Oneplus devices will stop going on sale in 4500 stores across 23 retail chains in India.

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OnePlus devices sale will discontinue starting from May 1 in several states and the reason was stated to be stores earning minimal profit.

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The report highlighted that the 23 retail chains reside in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. Therefore, these states would be affected.

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Sridhar TS, president of the South Indian Organised Retailers Association (ORA) released a letter on April 10 to Oneplus regarding the sales.

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The letter said, “Throughout the past year, we have encountered significant obstacles associated with selling OnePlus products, which remain unresolved.”

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It further added, “Regrettably, the ongoing issues have left us with no alternative but to discontinue the sale of your products in our stores.”

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The letter highlighted how the retail stores are struggling to make profits from OnePlus devices and it's creating challenges to maintain the viability of their businesses.

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Sridhar TS also highlighted about their constant urge to resolve the issue with OnePlus. However, no action was taken, resulting in serious consequences.