Samsung Skips India IPO Plans, Prioritise AI Growth and Interest-Free Finance for Growth

As per PTI report, Samsung Electronics has ruled out listing its India business for the near future. JB Park, President and CEO of Samsung Southwest Asia, said the company does not have any plans to raise funds through an initial public offering(IPO) in India at this stage.  

This comes amid recent India listings by other South Korean companies, though Samsung has chosen not to follow that route for now. 

Capital Requirements  

Park said Samsung has adequate mechanisms to meet its funding and working capital needs without approaching equity markets.  

The company will continue to rely on internal resources and other financing options if required. According to Park, an IPO is not part of Samsung’s current capital strategy for India. 

Manufacturing Presence and PLI Application 

Samsung continues to expand its manufacturing operations in India. The company operates its largest smartphone manufacturing facility globally at Noida, which has also become an export hub.  

Park said Samsung has applied under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for components to manufacture mobile phone displays locally.  

Consumer Finance Driving Volumes 

Samsung’s consumer finance arm, Finance+, remains a key contributor to sales. The company offers interest-free EMI options on smartphones and has extended the facility to home appliances such as televisions and washing machines.  

Park said more than 40% of smartphones sold by Samsung in India are financed through Finance+. The segment is growing at about 10% annually and is supporting demand in rural markets, particularly in northern and north-eastern regions. 

AI-related Product Updates 

Samsung plans to integrate artificial intelligence across a set of products. The company is expected to present updates to its AI-enabled appliances at CES 2026 in Las Vegas. 

These include washing machines, air conditioners, robot vacuum cleaners and refrigerators. Samsung is also likely to showcase upgrades to its premium television portfolio, including Micro RGB display technology. 

India’s Role in Research and Design 

India continues to contribute to Samsung’s global research and development work. The company employs more than 10,000 engineers across three R&D centres and one design centre in the country.  

These teams support both India-specific requirements and global product development. 

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Conclusion 

Samsung’s current approach in India centres on manufacturing expansion, consumer finance-led sales and AI-related product development, while plans for a local stock market listing remain off the table. 

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