Expanding exports, local manufacturing and affordable-premium appliances, LG Electronics India is positioning India as a key production and supply hub for global markets.
LG Electronics plans to expand exports from India in 2026 as the company increases its focus on local manufacturing under its ‘Make in India’ strategy. The consumer durables manufacturer also expects sales of its affordable-premium ‘Essential Series’ range to exceed one million units in 2026.
According to a report by the Hindu Businessline, Sanjay Chitkara, Co-Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of LG Electronics India, said exports currently contribute around 7 per cent of the company’s revenue.
He added that LG has begun exporting products from the ‘Essential Series’, which was introduced in October 2025, to markets across Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
According to the company, exports of the Essential Series are expected to reach 22 countries during 2026 as LG strengthens its broader ‘Global South’ strategy.
The company also unveiled its 2026 home appliances portfolio, covering both affordable-premium and premium product segments. Alongside the expansion of the Essential Series, LG introduced new premium appliances across several categories.
Young Min Hwang, Vice President and Division Leader for Home Solutions at LG Electronics India, said the Essential Series was designed to address conditions commonly faced by Indian households, including power fluctuations, water supply concerns and storage requirements.
He noted that the company is broadening its range with additional capacity and more product categories, in response to consumer demand and feedback from retail partners.
In the premium segment, LG launched new side-by-side refrigerators manufactured in India with storage capacities of up to 790 litres. The company previously relied on imports for such large-capacity models but has now started local production.
LG also introduced new NT, VX and GVX front-load washing machine series with capacities starting at 12kg, alongside products in the dishwasher, microwave oven and water purifier categories.
Chitkara said geopolitical developments have increased pressure on commodity prices, logistics costs and currency movements. He added that fluctuations in copper and aluminium prices are being managed through greater localisation, cost-optimisation measures, and selective price revisions introduced in April 2026.
