LG India’s CEO champions a localization strategy combining domestic manufacturing, tailored product design, and expanded R&D. This approach powers LG’s leadership in key home appliance categories and fortifies expansion plans to capture growing consumer demand and foster a robust local ecosystem.
LG Electronics India continues to cement its position as a market leader by successfully driving a ‘Made in India, Made for India’ strategy, as emphasized by CEO Jeon Hong-ju. This strategic focus underpins the company’s growth in India’s dynamic consumer electronics sector and underscores its commitment to deeply understanding and meeting local consumer needs.
Made in India, Made for India: Strategic Core
The CEO attributes the company’s popularity to its localized approach, operating manufacturing plants in Noida and Pune, launching new factories, and building a strong local supplier ecosystem. The strategy also involves setting up dedicated R&D facilities focusing on India-specific product development, which factors in unique Indian conditions such as electricity, water pressure, and food storage habits.
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Market dominance: LG ranks first in washing machines and refrigerator segments in India, showcasing its stronghold across categories.
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Deep localization: The company develops products tailored specifically to Indian consumer preferences and usage patterns.
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Expanding production: New factories and investment plans, including a $600 million plant in Andhra Pradesh, aim to boost capacity and export capabilities.
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R&D focus: Doubling the Indian R&D workforce by 2027 to accelerate innovation in semiconductors, robotics, and smart technologies.
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Subscription services: Introduction of AMC subscription models to enhance service accessibility in smaller towns and rural regions.
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Global South strategy: India serves as a pivotal hub in LG’s wider global growth plans, positioning the country as a key export base.
This integrated approach not only shields LG India from global protectionist trends but also leverages India’s rising demand for premium and tailored consumer electronics. The company anticipates nearly 7% annual growth in the Indian market through 2030, reinforcing LG’s vision of producing for India, in India, and scaling India globally.
Sources: ANI, LG Electronics official releases, Financial Express, Business Standard, Angel One News.