Verdict

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

Samsung scores 13/100 vs Nokia at 0/100 on ownership.

13

Samsung

vs

0

Nokia

Brand Comparison

Samsung vs Nokia

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

Derived from documented disclosures and scored consistently.

Foreign-owned profile

Samsung

India ownership score: 13/100

Foreign-owned profile

Nokia

India ownership score: 0/100

Comparison Fit

These brands map as direct alternatives within Smartphones.

Profile match: segment:smartphones

Ownership Insight

Samsung is owned by Samsung India, headquartered in South Korea. Nokia is owned by Nokia India, headquartered in Finland.

Score Breakdown

Equity ownership

Samsung: 0%

Nokia: 0%

Manufacturing presence

Samsung: 60%

Nokia: 10%

Revenue retention

Samsung: 40%

Nokia: 30%

Strategic control

Samsung: 0%

Nokia: 0%

Side-by-side Details

FeatureSamsungNokia
Country of originSouth KoreaFinland
HeadquartersSeoulEspoo
Founded19381865
Parent companySamsung IndiaNokia India
Parent company countrySouth KoreaFinland
Manufacturing in India60%10%
Revenue retained in India40%30%
Ownership typeForeign MultinationalForeign Multinational
Strategic controlSouth KoreaFinland

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more Indian โ€” Samsung or Nokia?

Samsung is more Indian with a score of 13/100 vs Nokia's 0/100.

Is Samsung Indian-owned?

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

Is Nokia Indian-owned?

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

Who owns Samsung?

Samsung is owned by Samsung India (South Korea).

Who owns Nokia?

Nokia is owned by Nokia India (Finland).