1. Samsung India begins layoffs as TV, appliance businesses face rising cost pressures

Samsung India begins layoffs as TV, appliance businesses face rising cost pressures

Business

  • Samsung India has asked 80–100 executives in its TV and home appliance businesses to leave.
  • Rising chip prices, a weaker rupee and slowing demand are putting pressure on Samsung’s sales and margins.
  • The smartphone division remains unaffected for now, while the initial job cuts focus on TV and home appliance teams
  • Further cuts could follow after Diwali, with up to 25% of electronics sales and marketing staff potentially affected.

Source: storyboard18.com

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