Hyundai sells 51,335 vehicles in June despite supplier fire disruption

MUMBAI: When the assembly line hit a speed bump, the sales engine kept moving. Hyundai Motor India navigated a challenging June after a supplier fire disrupted production, reporting total monthly sales of 51,335 units while assuring investors that manufacturing has returned to normal.

The automaker reported domestic sales of 39,635 units and exports of 11,700 units in June 2026, despite losing production of 13,900 vehicles following a fire at one of its supplier’s manufacturing facilities.

The disruption temporarily affected the supply of automotive components, impacting Hyundai’s production schedule during the month. However, the company said it moved quickly to source parts from alternate locations to minimise the impact and restore manufacturing operations.

Production across all Hyundai facilities resumed normal operations from 22 June 2026, the company said, adding that it expects to recover the lost production volume during the second quarter of FY26–27.

The incident highlights the continuing importance of supply chain resilience for automakers, where disruptions at a single supplier can ripple across production lines. Hyundai’s ability to restore operations within weeks underscores the industry’s growing emphasis on diversified sourcing and contingency planning.

While the production setback weighed on June’s manufacturing output, Hyundai maintained a healthy sales performance, supported by both domestic demand and exports. With production now back on track, the company expects to make up the 13,900-unit shortfall over the coming months as it works towards normalising volumes in the current quarter.