Samsung Skips India IPO, Boosts AI, Local Manufacturing, Finance for Growth

• Samsung rules out immediate India IPO, preferring internal funding for expansion in one of its key markets.
• Company focuses on integrating AI across products, with new innovations expected at CES 2026.
• Deepening local manufacturing footprint, applied for PLI scheme for mobile display components.
• Expanding consumer finance arm, Finance+, offering interest-free EMIs; drives 40% smartphone sales.
• India is a key R&D hub with over 10,000 engineers contributing to global product development.

Why It Matters: Samsung prioritizes AI, local production, and consumer finance over an India IPO for growth.