OnePlus Technology India faces audit scrutiny over compliance and operational issues like use of foreign-hosted accounting software and program codes in a foreign language.
The company is updating its IT systems to address the concerns and plans to ensure audit trail functionality by 2024-25.
Steps have been taken to make outstanding provident fund contributions for the year 23-24.
Auditor's report highlighted the risk of potential action from Enforcement Directorate and Income Tax Department.
OnePlus's accounting software is hosted on servers in China, hindering audit procedures due to foreign language program codes and lack of certifications.
Shah & Jain Chartered Accountants and Grant Thornton Bharat LLP serve as auditors for OnePlus India.
Parent company OPPO had faced ED scrutiny in 2021; Chinese firms in India reportedly fined INR 1,000 Cr for infractions.
Regulatory pressure on Chinese smartphone companies in India has increased since 2020 border tensions.
Xiaomi stated that suppliers were hesitant to invest in India due to heightened scrutiny.
OnePlus Technology India posted operating revenue of INR 15,217 Cr and net profit of INR 230 Cr for FY24, with business structure changes in June 2023.