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Realme India CEO exits as Oppo moves to integrate brand with OnePlus

Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth steps down as Oppo merges the brand with OnePlus.

Business desk
NRI HeraldJune 24, 2026
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Realme India CEO exits as Oppo moves to integrate brand with OnePlus

Madhav Sheth, the chief executive of Realme India, has left his position as parent company Oppo moves to integrate the brand with OnePlus. The departure marks a significant shift in the company's leadership structure.

Oppo is consolidating its smartphone brands, with Realme being folded into OnePlus operations. The move is part of a broader strategy to streamline resources and reduce overlap in the competitive Indian market.

Sheth had led Realme India since its launch in 2018, overseeing rapid growth and establishing it as a major player in the budget and mid-range segments. His exit follows a series of organizational changes at Oppo and its subsidiaries.

The integration with OnePlus is expected to create a unified brand portfolio under Oppo's umbrella, potentially affecting product lines and retail strategies. Details on Sheth's successor or his future plans have not been disclosed.

Business desk · June 24, 2026
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