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Hyundai India keeps the engine running strong in Q3 FY26
GURUGRAM: Hyundai Motor India Limited proved once again that steady hands on the wheel matter. The carmaker clocked a confident performance in the third quarter and nine months of FY26, pairing healthy sales with disciplined cost control and a dash of SUV star power.
For the quarter ended December 2025, Hyundai posted Ebtida of Rs 20,183 million, up 7.6 per cent year on year, while profit after tax rose 6.3 per cent to Rs 12,344 million. Revenue for the quarter came in at Rs 179,735 million, marking an 8.0 per cent rise from last year.
Over the first nine months of FY26, the numbers told a similar story of quiet consistency. Ebitda stood at Rs 66,325 million, up 3.3 per cent year on year, with margins expanding to 12.8 per cent despite costs linked to capacity stabilisation and fluctuating commodity prices. Net profit for the period reached Rs 41,759 million.
On the road, demand was fuelled by festive cheer and the rollout of GST 2.0, pushing wholesale volumes up 5 per cent quarter on quarter, backed by strong retail traction. Hyundai’s SUV crown jewel, the Creta, reclaimed its position as India’s best-selling SUV and crossed the 200,000 units mark in calendar year 2025, its highest-ever annual tally.
The refreshed Venue also struck a chord, racking up nearly 80,000 bookings so far, with first-time buyers accounting for a notable 48 per cent. Adding another gear to its strategy, Hyundai made a strategic entry into commercial mobility with its Prime HB and SD taxi offerings.
Exports remained a bright spot, accelerating 21 per cent year on year in Q3 FY26 and accounting for a quarter of Hyundai India’s overall sales mix.
Commenting on the results, managing director and chief executive officer Tarun Garg said the quarter reflected the company’s focus on “quality of growth”, with gains in volumes, revenue and profitability. He added that improved sales mix and prudent cost management helped lift margins on a year-to-date basis, and that strong sales in January 2026 have set a positive tone for the year ahead.
In short, Hyundai’s FY26 journey so far has been less about flashy acceleration and more about smooth, reliable cruising, a strategy that seems to be paying off just fine.
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33 per cent of women believe the salary scale is rigged: Naukri report
Voices @ Work study finds rising calls for equal pay audits and lingering bias
MUMBAI: Progress may be visible in India’s workplaces, but many women still feel the need to tread carefully. A new report by Naukri reveals that one in two women hesitate to disclose marriage or maternity plans during job interviews, worried that such information could influence hiring decisions.
The findings come from the second edition of Naukri’s annual Voices @ Work International Women’s Day report, titled “What Women Professionals Want.” Drawing insights from more than 50,000 women across over 50 industries, the survey sheds light on evolving workplace aspirations alongside the biases that continue to hold women back.
One of the report’s most striking insights is the growing demand for equal pay audits. The share of women calling for regular pay parity checks has climbed to 27 per cent this year, up from 19 per cent a year ago. The demand now stands alongside menstrual leave as the most sought after workplace policy.
Interestingly, the call for pay transparency grows louder higher up the income ladder. Nearly half of women earning between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 1 crore annually say equal pay audits are a priority, suggesting that pay gaps become more visible as women move up the career ladder.
At the same time, confidence and ambition appear to be rising. About 83 per cent of women say they feel encouraged to pursue leadership roles, a significant jump from 66 per cent last year. Cities in southern India appear particularly supportive, with Hyderabad leading the way as 86 per cent of respondents there reported encouragement to step into leadership positions. The education sector recorded the highest sense of encouragement at 87 per cent.
Yet the report also highlights a growing trust deficit around pay equity. Nearly one in three women, or 33 per cent, say they do not believe men and women are paid equally at their workplace. That figure has risen from 25 per cent last year, pointing to widening perceptions of disparity as careers progress.
Bias in hiring and promotions continues to be the biggest hurdle. About 42 per cent of respondents say workplace bias is the main challenge for women from diverse backgrounds. The concern is consistent across major metros, with Chennai and Delhi NCR reporting similar levels.
Reluctance to discuss personal milestones during hiring processes is also widespread. While 34 per cent overall said they hesitate to share marriage or maternity plans in interviews, the anxiety increases with experience. Among professionals with 10 to 15 years of work experience, the figure rises to 40 per cent.
Info Edge group CMO Sumeet Singh, said the data reflects both progress and unfinished work. “Behind every data point in this report is a woman who is ambitious. The fact that 83 per cent feel encouraged to lead is something to celebrate. However, the fact that one in two still hide their marriage or maternity plans in interviews tells us the work is far from done. As India’s leading career platform, it felt not just important but necessary for us to shine a light on these gaps through the second edition of our report,” he said.
The report suggests that while ambition among women professionals is growing, structural changes around pay transparency, fair hiring and supportive policies will be key if workplaces hope to keep pace.
