Rising from the Strikes: Samsung’s $117 Million Bet on India’s Industrial Future

Samsung Electronics is making a bold move to reinforce its commitment to India, announcing a fresh investment of $117 million (Rs 1,000 crore) in its Sriperumbudur facility near Chennai. This decision comes just months after the plant was rocked by labor unrest, including strikes and sit-ins over wage revisions, union recognition, and working conditions.

 

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This strategic expansion underscores Samsung’s confidence in India’s market and workforce, even as it works to resolve lingering labor challenges.

 

Sources: Economic Times, Reuters, Business Times, CNBC-TV18, Times of India, India Today