Chennai – Ageing like fine wine and accelerating like an Ioniq 5 on a green signal, Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) today celebrated 29 years of powering Indian roads—and occasionally, our hearts. Since first planting its manufacturing flag in Sriperumbudur in 1996, the Korean auto giant has gone from “Santro, who?” to “Take my money!”—selling a whopping 12.7 million units (and exporting over 3.7 million of them to more than 150 countries).
And no, that’s not just the number of cars parked in Delhi.
With a US $6 billion investment over the years, Hyundai hasn’t just built cars—it’s built trust, tech, and probably a few traffic jams. But what’s 29 years without a glow-up? HMIL is now pouring INR 1,500 crore into its Chennai plant for a revamp and stretching its legs with a shiny new manufacturing facility in Talegaon, Maharashtra, set to fire up in Q4 2025. Because one mega-plant is passé, but two? That’s peak production power.
Speaking at the company’s anniversary gala, Mr. Unsoo Kim, MD of HMIL, channeled his inner philosopher:
“We didn’t just drive into India; we became a part of its journey. From smart mobility to shared dreams, we are here for progress, people, and the occasional pothole.”
The numbers do the talking. HMIL now contributes 18.5% of Hyundai’s global volumes, making it one of the top three contributors worldwide. It’s not just a factory—it’s a beacon of green manufacturing and smart production, where robots and sustainability shake hands daily.
But Hyundai’s story isn’t just about torque and tech. Through its philanthropic wing, Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the company has invested over INR 400 crore in the last five years, sowing #SeedsofGood and impacting more than 2 million lives annually. That’s more people than the population of Goa.
So as Hyundai enters its 30th year in India—older, wiser, and more electrified—it isn’t just looking in the rear-view mirror. It’s gunning for the horizon, promising sleeker cars, smarter tech, and a smoother ride for India and the world.
Because after 29 years, Hyundai isn’t just part of India’s car story—it is the story.
