Samsung India Begins Layoffs, 80-100 Executives Asked To Exit As TV And Home Appliance Businesses Face Restructuring
New Delhi: Samsung Electronics has reportedly started laying off employees in India as the South Korean electronics giant restructures parts of its business amid weaker consumer demand and pressure on margins. According to a report, Samsung India has so far laid off around 80-100 executives from its television and home appliance businesses. The job cuts are reportedly being carried out in…
Samsung Electronics has initiated layoffs in India, affecting around 80-100 executives from its television and home appliance divisions, according to a recent report. These job cuts are being phased, with senior executives, directors, team leaders, branch and area managers among those impacted. Employees affected have been issued termination letters and asked to leave without serving notice periods.
Samsung India's electronics sales and marketing team, numbering around 550-600 executives, could see up to 25% of its workforce affected, including those previously hired through staffing agencies. The company is offering three months' salary as severance, plus an additional month's pay for every year of service, to affected employees.
Samsung India's smartphone division is not expected to face immediate layoffs, as the company anticipates a sales recovery during the upcoming Diwali festive season. Samsung's smartphone business accounts for around 16.4% and 17.6% of India's market share, respectively, in the second quarter of 2026, based on IDC and Counterpoint Research data.
The reported layoffs are part of Samsung's global restructuring efforts, with similar job cuts reported in July across its US display, smartphone, and consumer electronics operations.
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