Oppo is reportedly initiating job cuts at its Realme business in India, just weeks after reintegrating the smartphone brand as a sub-label, as the Chinese company looks to control costs and eliminate overlapping roles.
The initial phase of layoffs is expected to impact Realme’s sales and support teams in India, with additional reductions likely across other business functions in the coming months. Realme was formally reintegrated into Oppo on January 7, 2026, returning to its original status as a sub-brand. At the time, both companies stated they would maintain distinct brand identities and continue independent operations while combining internal resources.
Recent restructuring efforts suggest a more aggressive consolidation than initially indicated. According to a report by Moneycontrol, citing a source familiar with the matter, Realme India’s sales staff have already been informed of a new organizational structure, and affected employees have been asked to resign by April 30. Oppo has already merged Realme’s operations in China, but in India, the company is proceeding cautiously amid ongoing legal and regulatory considerations.
The integration was originally described as a strategy to pool resources and avoid duplicate teams across sales, support, product, and research functions. The current layoffs, however, signal a shift toward deeper cost rationalization as Oppo seeks to streamline operations and reduce expenses in one of its largest overseas markets.
Business Today reached out to both Oppo and Realme for comment, but neither company responded.
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