LG bets on India as Global South anchor, eyes revenue doubling by 2030

LG Electronics is positioning India as the centrepiece of its Global South playbook, targeting a doubling of combined India-Saudi-Brazil revenue by 2030. A third India plant at Sri City lands in 2026, while a localised Essential Series courts first-time appliance buyers despite an 8% YoY profit dip last quarter.

— Source publishedThu, 11 Jun, 2026, 10:17 IST·First seen Thu, 11 Jun, 2026, 10:18 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

LG Electronics positions India as centrepiece of its Global South strategy, aiming to double combined India-Saudi-Brazil revenue by 2030. Third India factory in

Key facts

  • KRW 6.2 trillion 2025 revenue
  • 20%+ growth since 2023
  • 20-30% appliance penetration
  • 8% YoY net profit decline Mar quarter
  • double revenue by 2030
  • 55°C AC engineering

Why this matters

Third India plant plus Essential Series signals LG locking premium and entry tiers simultaneously—scout local component, logistics, and D2C appliance targets before valuations reprice.