Gurugram: Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), a trailblazer in India’s automotive landscape, celebrates a remarkable 25 years of exports, cementing its position as the country’s largest passenger vehicle exporter. Since its export journey began in 1999, HMIL has shipped over 3.7 million Made-in-India vehicles to markets worldwide, showcasing India’s manufacturing prowess.
Expanding Horizons: Reaching Over 150 Nations
Over the past quarter-century, Hyundai’s export footprint has extended to over 150 countries. Presently, HMIL exports to more than 60 nations, underscoring its commitment to making India a global automotive hub. Key achievements include:
- 1 million vehicles exported to Africa cumulatively.
- Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Mexico, Chile, and Peru emerged as top export markets in 2024.
- 1,58,686 units exported in the calendar year 2024 alone.
Celebrating Iconic Models
Hyundai’s globally acclaimed models have been at the forefront of this success story:
- Hyundai i10 family: Surpassed 1.5 million units in exports.
- Hyundai Verna family: Crossed the 500,000 export milestone.
- Hyundai Exter: Marked its debut in South Africa in 2024, becoming the eighth India-manufactured model to enter the market.
Leadership Perspective
Unsoo Kim, Managing Director of HMIL, expressed his pride in this milestone:
“Hyundai Motor India proudly stands as the largest exporter of passenger vehicles from India. Over 25 years, we have exported more than 3.7 million units, contributing significantly to India’s foreign exchange earnings and bolstering its reputation as a manufacturing powerhouse. Our vision is to establish India as the largest export hub for Hyundai outside South Korea. Committed to the ethos of ‘Make in India, Made for the World,’ we aim to strengthen our global reach with innovative mobility solutions.”
Future Outlook
As HMIL aspires to expand its global footprint, the company remains focused on developing cutting-edge vehicles tailored for international markets. Popular models like Creta, Alcazar, Verna, Exter, and i10 continue to drive Hyundai’s global success, highlighting the increasing trust in Indian engineering and craftsmanship.
With its sustained growth and ambitious future goals, Hyundai Motor India Limited reaffirms its commitment to putting India on the world automotive map—one export at a time.
