India, Aug. 28 -- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 are currently one the most talked about smartphones in the globe. While the users and tech experts are lauding the Galaxy AI features in the smartphones, not many know about the role that Samsung R&D Institute India-Bangalore (SRI-B) played in development of these models along with several others. Recently, I got a chance to interact with Mohan Rao Goli, Corporate Vice President and Managing Director at SRI-B, and got to know a few interesting facts about the facility.

When asked about how India's R&D operations are shaping global innovation and responding to a tough, price-conscious market like India. His answers painted a picture of how the Bengaluru centre has transitioned ...