Verdict

LG scores higher โ€” but neither is Indian-owned

LG scores 13/100 vs Sony at 0/100 on ownership.

13

LG

vs

0

Sony

Brand Comparison

LG vs Sony

Quantify ownership structure, origin, and control signals in one view.

Derived from documented disclosures and scored consistently.

Foreign-owned profile

LG

India ownership score: 13/100

Foreign-owned profile

Sony

India ownership score: 0/100

Comparison Fit

These brands map as direct alternatives within Televisions.

Profile match: segment:televisions

Ownership Insight

LG is owned by LG India, headquartered in South Korea. Sony is owned by Sony Group Corporation, headquartered in Japan.

Score Breakdown

Equity ownership

LG: 0%

Sony: 0%

Manufacturing presence

LG: 50%

Sony: 10%

Revenue retention

LG: 40%

Sony: 40%

Strategic control

LG: 0%

Sony: 0%

Side-by-side Details

FeatureLGSony
Country of originSouth KoreaJapan
HeadquartersSeoulTokyo
Founded19471946
Parent companyLG IndiaSony Group Corporation
Parent company countrySouth KoreaJapan
Manufacturing in India50%10%
Revenue retained in India40%40%
Ownership typeForeign MultinationalForeign Multinational
Strategic controlSouth KoreaJapan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more Indian โ€” LG or Sony?

LG is more Indian with a score of 13/100 vs Sony's 0/100.

Is LG Indian-owned?

LG is foreign-controlled with an Indian ownership score of 13/100, owned by LG India (South Korea).

Is Sony Indian-owned?

Sony is foreign-controlled with an Indian ownership score of 0/100, owned by Sony India (Japan).

Who owns LG?

LG is owned by LG India (South Korea).

Who owns Sony?

Sony is owned by Sony India (Japan).