Hyundai's 29 Glorious Years
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) celebrated its 29th foundation day today. Established on May 06, 1996, HMIL has successfully emerged as one of India’s most trusted automotive brands. As HMIL enters the 30th year of its journey in India, it will continue its unwavering dedication to excellence, innovation and customer centricity.
Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Unsoo Kim, Managing Director, Hyundai Motor India Limited, said, “Envisioning India at the heart of global manufacturing and commerce, Hyundai began its journey with the country 29 years ago with a vision of mutual progress. Today, we take immense pride in how far we have come - not just providing smart mobility solutions, but a future that reflects innovation, sustainability and a deep connection with our customers. Guided by our global vision of ‘Progress for Humanity,’ HMIL will continue to drive transformation in products and services, while contributing meaningfully to the society.”
Hyundai began its India journey with the groundbreaking of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu. Since then, this facility has advanced from strength to strength, emerging as the hub of manufacturing excellence. Operations at the manufacturing facility began in September 1998 with the commissioning of Hyundai’s first integrated car manufacturing plant outside of the Republic of Korea.
From SANTRO, to CRETA, to IONIQ 5, to IPO - Hyundai Motor India’s growth story is intertwined with the journey of India. HMIL is today a household brand, committed to the development of this nation. To meet growing demand and position itself as a manufacturing hub, HMIL aims to achieve cumulative annual production capacity of 1 million units by operationalizing its state-of-the-art Talegaon manufacturing facility.
HMIL as a regional hub of Hyundai Motor Company
- Over 3.7 million vehicles exported, reinforcing ‘Make in India, Made for the World’. Key export milestones:
- 0.5 Mn in 2008
- 1 Mn in 2010
- 2 Mn in 2014
- 3 Mn in 2020
- 3.7 Mn in 2025
- Largest passenger car exporter since inception, with shipments to over 150 countries.
