Grupo Carso is a Mexican global conglomerate company owned by Carlos Slim. It was formed in 1990 after the merger of Corporación Industrial Carso and Grupo Inbursa. The name Carso stands for Carlos Slim and Soumaya Domit de Slim, his wife. In May 2014, the conglomerate had a stock market capitalisation of over $12 billion US dollars. In 1996, Carso Global Telecom (which includes Telmex, Telcel and América Móvil) separated itself from Grupo Carso.

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Industrial and Manufacturing

As of 2023, 31% of sales, 34% of operating income.

Commercial

As of 2023, 52% of sales, 41% of operating income.

Infrastructure and construction

As of 2023, 19% of sales, 19% of operating income. Provides services to these sectors: chemical and petroleum, installation of pipelines, infrastructure, civil construction, and housing projects

Telecommunication

Carso Energy

Participates in the energy and petroleum industries. Currently it performs gas transportation services for the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (Federal Electricity Commission). Pursues business opportunities arising from the energy reform laws in Mexico and other countries. Main Brands are Carso Energy, Carso Oil & Gas, Carso Electric.

Research & Development