Unrest at Samsung Plant Sparks Protest in Chennai

Operations at Samsung Electronics’ plant in southern India have been disrupted for the ninth consecutive day as hundreds of employees continue to strike for higher wages. This marks a rare instance of labor unrest for the South Korean electronics giant. As India’s largest consumer electronics company, Samsung considers the country a critical growth market, where it competes with other major players like LG Electronics. The plant produces a wide range of products, including televisions, refrigerators, and smartphones. The ongoing strike could have significant implications for the company’s production and market supply in the region.   The strike-hit plant is the…