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Hyundai powers ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ with localisation and EV breakthrough
MUMBAI: Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) isn’t just making cars; it’s making waves. With a roaring 92 per cent localisation in manufacturing and a game-changing battery-pack assembly plant in Chennai, Hyundai is taking its ‘Make-in-India’ commitment to full throttle. If this isn’t a rev-up moment for India’s automotive landscape, we don’t know what is.
Let’s talk numbers—1,238 indigenised parts, 194 vendors, and a whopping $672 million in forex savings (over Rs 5,678 crore) since 2019. Hyundai’s localisation journey is no leisurely Sunday drive; it’s a turbocharged race to leverage India’s resources and engineering talent.
Hyundai’s whole-time director & chief manufacturing officer, Gopalakrishnan Chathapuram Sivaramakrishnan, put it perfectly, “Our indigenisation aligns seamlessly with India’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ vision. The launch of the battery-pack assembly plant is not just a milestone; it’s a testament to our commitment to delivering world-class technology made in India.”
Oh, and did we mention that Hyundai’s Creta Electric now boasts locally assembled battery packs? Talk about an electrifying debut!
Why is everyone talking about Chennai? Because Hyundai and Mobis India have launched a state-of-the-art battery-pack assembly plant, complete with an annual capacity of 75,000 packs in phase one. Whether it’s NMC (Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt Oxide) or LFP (Lithium-Iron-Phosphate) batteries, this facility has it all.
Hyundai isn’t just building cars; it’s building them with 100 per cent locally sourced components like alternators, alloy wheels, catalytic converters, and shark fin antennas. Fancy tech like tyre pressure monitoring systems and panoramic sunroofs? Yep, localised too.
The company is also looking ahead with plans to replicate this success at its Talegaon manufacturing plant in Maharashtra. Can we hear a round of applause for the future?
In its localisation journey, Hyundai isn’t just saving forex; it’s creating jobs—1,400 direct employment opportunities, to be exact. The company’s engineering prowess and strategic partnerships are redefining what it means to be ‘Atmanirbhar’.
In a world racing toward electric and sustainable solutions, Hyundai’s efforts are more than just industry milestones—they’re a blueprint for automotive evolution. The localisation strategy isn’t just a business move; it’s a bold statement. And with the Creta Electric leading the charge, Hyundai is proving that Indian manufacturing isn’t just capable; it’s competitive.
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Hyundai India posts record February sales of 66,134 units
Domestic sales hit 52,407 (plus 9.8 per cent YoY) and exports 13,727 (plus 24.8 per cent YoY) in Feb 2026.
MUMBAI: Hyundai India just floored the accelerator because when February sales hit an all-time high, even the calendar wants to take a victory lap. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) reported its highest-ever February sales since inception, clocking 66,134 units in February 2026, a robust 12.6 per cent year-on-year growth. The figure comprises domestic sales of 52,407 units (up 9.8 per cent YoY) and exports of 13,727 units (up 24.8 per cent YoY), marking the strongest February performance for both total and domestic volumes in the company’s history.
HMIL MD & CEO Tarun Garg said, “We kicked-off 2026 on a high note achieving our highest-ever monthly sales in January and the momentum continues in February. With a total sales (domestic plus exports) of 66,134 units, the highest for any February in our history, we posted a robust growth of 12.6 per cent YoY. This includes domestic sales of 52,407 units, also the highest-ever February sales since inception.”
The results reflect HMIL’s strong product momentum, growing export footprint, and focus on connected technology and ownership experience as the company nears 30 years in India. As one of the country’s leading passenger vehicle makers, the February numbers underline sustained demand across segments and markets, with exports showing particularly sharp acceleration.
In a market where every month counts toward yearly targets, HMIL’s February surge isn’t just a number, it’s proof that when the road gets busy, Hyundai knows exactly how to keep the pedal down and the smiles wide.
