News / Protest at Samsung factory a stumbling block to India's export ambitions

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Hi-tech exports from India, as it looks to take market share from China, could face a challenge as labour tensions increase. 

Protests at Samsung’s plant on the outskirts of Chennai could harm India’s prospects, as its emerging economy vigorously positions itself as an alternative to China in the rapidly growing electronics manufacturing space.  

India expects to export some $14bn-worth of mobile phones this year – now its fifth-largest export commodity. 

The region in and around Chennai is now a major hub for ...