Hyundai Motor India Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility in Pune, Reaches 4 Million Vehicle Exports Milestone

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has formally inaugurated its advanced manufacturing facility located in Talegaon, Pune, Maharashtra. The facility was officially inaugurated by Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, in the presence of His Excellency Lee Seong-ho (Ambassador of South Korea to India), Smt. Sunetra Ajit Pawar (Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra), Mr. Euisun Chung (Executive Chair, Hyundai Motor Group), Mr. Jaehoon Chang (Vice Chair, HMG), Mr. José Muñoz (President & CEO, Hyundai Motor Company), and Mr. Tarun Garg (MD & CEO, HMIL). Concurrently, HMIL celebrated a landmark historic milestone: becoming the first Indian automaker to achieve 4 million cumulative passenger vehicle exports since 1999, alongside having sold nearly 10 million vehicles in the domestic market.

Investment Scale, Capacity, and Technological Features:
HMIL will invest ₹11,000 crore in phased expansions at the Pune facility. Combining Industry 4.0 standards, AI-powered quality inspection, and Hyundai’s proprietary E-FOREST digital platform, the key operational specs of the facility include:

Production Capacity: Current annual capacity stands at 170,000 units, scaling to 320,000 units by 2030. Combined with its Chennai operations, HMIL’s total manufacturing capability in India will reach nearly 1.14 million units annually.

Flexibility & Engine Shop: Flexible assembly lines engineered for ICE and future Hybrid models, supported by an engine shop producing 150,000 engines annually.

Supplier Network & Employment: Supported by 55 Tier-1 supplier partners who have invested nearly ₹4,600 crore in Maharashtra. Together with Tier-2 vendors, the ecosystem has generated over 18,000 local jobs.

Workplace Excellence: Received the prestigious 2026 Red Dot Award for people-centric workplace design, incorporating AR-enabled workforce training and employee wellness centers.

Leadership Perspectives and Social Footprint:
Commending the investment, Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis stated that Hyundai’s commitment to localization, innovation, and skill development will significantly boost Maharashtra’s industrial growth. Mr. Euisun Chung, Executive Chair at HMG, remarked: “India remains one of Hyundai’s most important and strategic markets globally… HMIL’s milestone of 4 million cumulative vehicle exports demonstrates the global competitiveness of Indian manufacturing.”

Mr. Tarun Garg, MD & CEO of HMIL, added: “The inauguration of our Pune plant marks the beginning of HMIL’s next chapter of growth in India. We will invest INR 11,000 crore in phases at this facility.” On the social front, through the Hyundai Motor India Foundation, the company has planted over 1 million trees under the IONIQ Forest initiative and impacted over 150,000 citizens in Maharashtra through local healthcare, clean water, and skilling programs.