Samsung Commences Laptop Manufacturing at its Noida Plant in India
South Korean electronics giant Samsung has started manufacturing laptops in India at its facility in Greater Noida. This expansion of its Indian production portfolio, which already includes smartphones and tablets, marks a significant boost for the government's 'Make in India' initiative. The move is expected to strengthen India's electronics manufacturing ecosystem and enhance the domestic supply of devices. Samsung's Noida plant, established in 1996, is one of its largest globally, underscoring its commitment to the Indian market.
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Samsung's decision aligns with India's 'Make in India' initiative and the government's push to become a global electronics hub. The move also diversifies Samsung's Indian manufacturing portfolio, leveraging existing infrastructure and responding to growth opportunities in the Indian electronics market, particularly as global players like MSI have also begun local laptop production recently.
While Samsung is the second-largest smartphone and tablet player in India, it has not yet established a strong presence in the laptop segment. The new manufacturing push is aimed at strengthening its position and competing more effectively against established laptop brands.
Local manufacturing is expected to boost supply, potentially lower prices due to reduced import costs, and increase product availability. It also supports job creation and may encourage technological skill development, benefiting both consumers and the country's electronics manufacturing ecosystem.
Samsung’s Greater Noida facility, established in 1996, is one of its largest globally. It produces feature phones, smartphones, wearables, and tablets, with an annual smartphone production capacity exceeding 120 million units. The plant is Samsung’s second-largest mobile manufacturing unit worldwide.