Samsung's Vision for India's Technological Future

Samsung Celebrates 30 Years in India

New Delhi, Sep 8: JB Park, the President and CEO of Samsung South West Asia, expressed the company's goal to position India at the forefront of global innovations that enhance lives, as the tech leader commemorates its 30-year presence in the nation.

According to Park, India has transitioned from merely being a market for global technologies to a hub for imagining, engineering, and developing technology for the entire world.

“What truly inspires me about India is its ability to consistently surpass expectations,” Park remarked. “We no longer view India solely as a market of 1.4 billion individuals. Instead, we recognize it as a place where the future of technology is conceived, developed, and led,” he elaborated.

With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) reshaping consumer technology, Samsung's engineers in India are collaborating with international teams to create next-generation AI solutions. “AI will only have significance if it addresses real challenges faced by real people. Few places challenge us to achieve that better than India,” Park stated.

The vast scale, diversity, and rapidly changing technological landscape of India are increasingly influencing Samsung's innovation strategies. The company's R&D teams in Bengaluru and Noida work closely with their global counterparts, contributing to technologies and experiences tailored for both India and the global market.

“India pushes us to innovate in unique ways,” Park noted. “Creating products for such a diverse and large population necessitates designing solutions that are intuitive, inclusive, and relevant to millions with varying needs. Often, these innovations benefit consumers worldwide,” he added.

Samsung's commitment to India extends beyond manufacturing and R&D; it also encompasses investments in talent, education, skills, and innovation.

“Technology alone does not drive progress; it is people who do,” Park emphasized. “We believe that human potential is the most crucial technology platform available,” he added.

“The youth are leveraging technology to tackle some of society's most urgent issues. This is precisely the type of innovation that India requires now and in the future,” he remarked.

As Samsung reflects on three decades in India, Park stated that the company's legacy should be evaluated not just by the products, manufacturing ecosystem, and research capabilities it has established, but also by the individuals and ideas it has fostered.