Hyundai Celebrates 30 Years in India with 13.5 Million Vehicles Sold

Hyundai Motor India has completed 30 years in India, marking the milestone with some massive numbers and even bigger plans.

Since entering the Indian market in 1996, Hyundai says it has sold over 13.5 million vehicles, including:

• Over 9.6 million vehicles sold in India
• Over 3.9 million vehicles exported to over 150 countries

Over the years, Hyundai has grown from being a new foreign brand in India to becoming one of the country’s biggest and most trusted carmakers.

A Massive Investment in India

Hyundai says it has already invested around:

• ₹40,700 crore in India since inception

And the company is not slowing down.

Between FY26 and FY30, Hyundai plans to invest another:

• ₹45,000 crore

The focus will be on:

• Manufacturing expansion
• EVs and electrification
• Future mobility
• New product launches

The company has also confirmed plans to introduce:

• 26 new products and variants by FY2030

India Becoming a Global Hyundai Hub

Hyundai’s India operations are now a major part of its global business. Its Chennai plant, which started operations in 1998, became Hyundai’s first fully integrated factory outside South Korea.

In 2025, Hyundai also operationalised its new Talegaon facility in Pune.

Together, the two plants currently offer:

• 9.94 lakh unit annual production capacity

That figure is expected to rise to:

• 10.74 lakh units by 2028

Hyundai’s Reach Across India

Today, Hyundai has one of the largest sales and service networks in the country.

The company now operates:

• 1500+ sales outlets
• Across 1100+ cities

Its service network includes:

• 1675 service touchpoints
• Across 1025 cities
• Supported by over 50,000 trained professionals

Hyundai’s Export Story

Hyundai also highlighted its strong export business.

The company says India has become a major export base for Hyundai globally, with Indian-made cars being shipped to markets like:

• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Mexico
• Chile
• Peru

Models like the Hyundai Verna, Hyundai Grand i10 Nios and Hyundai Aura continue to play a major role in exports.

Sustainability and Future Plans

Hyundai also says all of its India offices and manufacturing plants now run on:

• 100% renewable energy

The company is targeting carbon neutrality globally by 2045.

At the same time, Hyundai says it has:

• Planted over 1.29 million trees
• Supported over 2,300 schools
• Invested more than ₹803 crore in CSR initiatives since 2014

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Final Take

Thirty years later, Hyundai has become deeply connected to India’s automotive story. From small hatchbacks to SUVs and EVs, the brand now plays a major role across almost every segment. And with huge future investments and more products planned, Hyundai clearly sees India as one of its most important markets for the years ahead.