‘Many of Samsung’s innovations were born and bred in India’

With a multi-fold growth in terms of headcount as well as capabilities in semiconductor technologies, Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR) has proven to be a vital innovation hub and a key driver in the company’s growth. In an interview with Sudhir Chowdhary, Balajee Sowrirajan, corporate vice-president & managing director, SSIR, enumerates the innovations from the India centre. Excerpts: