HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - The Untold Story

Samsung adds a festive-season sting, hikes Galaxy S26 prices by up to 17% in India

Samsung has announced a price increase of up to 17% for its Galaxy S26 smartphone range in India. The base model is now priced at Rs 1,02,999, significantly higher than its initial price. Other variants of the Galaxy S26 series have also seen price revisions, with every model exceeding Rs…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Behind bigger price tags hides a fault line in India’s growth story

India’s consumer durables face a third price hike in 2026 as copper, steel, aluminium, resin, logistics and energy costs surge. LG, Daikin, Voltas, Samsung and Godrej are raising appliance prices ahead of Diwali. The pressure exposes India’s dependence on imported components and highlights why deeper localisation, domestic manufacturing and stronger…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Global Market: KOSPI drops over 2% as Samsung, SK Hynix slide on yield concerns

South Korean shares fell over 2% as higher bond yields weighed on risk appetite after a two-day holiday break. The KOSPI declined 2.13%, led by losses in Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Foreign investors sold Korean equities, while rising domestic yields and cautious sentiment around technology valuations added pressure.

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Samsung Galaxy S27 pro leak: Samsung’s next flagship may bring a change fans have awaited for years; check expected upgrades

Samsung’s Galaxy S27 lineup could mark a change in the company’s long-standing battery strategy, with leaked certification figures pointing to higher-capacity cells for both the Ultra and Pro models. The reported upgrade comes as Chinese smartphone brands continue offering much larger batteries, while Samsung may also rely on a newer…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

India probes LG, Samsung over alleged tariff evasion on imported OLED TV parts

India is investigating LG Electronics and Samsung for allegedly paying lower tariffs on imported display parts of high-end TVs, five sources told Reuters, putting under scrutiny the premium entertainment devices both South Korean giants

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Dixon eyes a spot among world's top 5 electronics makers, bets beyond phones

Dixon Technologies aspires to become one of the world's top five electronics contract manufacturers in ten years. The company seeks to expand its production of higher-margin components and IT hardware while maintaining its smartphone assembly business. Recently, it gained government approval to partner with Vivo for smartphone manufacturing. Despite growth…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Global Market: South Korean stocks pare gains as investors turn cautious ahead of Chuseok break

South Korean shares pared early gains on Wednesday as investors turned cautious ahead of the Chuseok holiday break. The KOSPI rose 0.16%, supported by chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix after a US technology rally. However, foreign selling and weakness in automakers and other major stocks limited gains, while the…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Global Market Today: Asian stocks rise after US tech rally, oil drops

MSCI’s Asia Pacific equity index climbed 0.3%, a sixth straight day of gains, with Japanese markets closed for a holiday. Bellwether chip stocks such as Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. climbed.

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra and Pro Models Reportedly Feature Massive Battery Upgrades via 3C Listings

Samsung Galaxy S27 battery reports suggest larger capacities for the Ultra and a rumoured Pro, but figures remain unconfirmed and do not establish battery life, charging gains or long-term durability.

International Business Times UK · Sep 22

7 Galaxy Phones Getting Samsung’s Latest AI Upgrades

Samsung's One UI 9 update is bringing a new wave of Galaxy AI features, but there is an important catch. Getting the software update does not automatically mean every Galaxy AI tool will be available on your phone. Samsung has introduced features such as My FanCam, Custom Now Brief cards,…

MyLifeXP · Sep 22