Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has inaugurated its advanced manufacturing facility at Talegaon, Pune, marking a major milestone in its expansion plans in India. The company also celebrated cumulative exports of 4 million passenger vehicles since 1999, becoming the first automobile manufacturer in India to achieve this milestone.
The facility was inaugurated by Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra, in the presence of Sunetra Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra; Lee Seong-ho, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to India; Euisun Chung, Executive Chair of Hyundai Motor Group; Jaehoon Chang, Vice Chair of Hyundai Motor Group; José Muñoz, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company; and Tarun Garg, Managing Director and CEO of Hyundai Motor India.
Hyundai plans to invest ₹11,000 crore in phases at the Pune facility. The plant currently has an installed annual production capacity of 170,000 vehicles, which is expected to increase to 320,000 units by 2030. Combined with its Chennai operations, HMIL’s total manufacturing capacity is expected to reach nearly 1.14 million vehicles annually by 2030.
The plant incorporates Industry 4.0 technologies, artificial intelligence-enabled production systems and digital manufacturing processes. These include predictive maintenance, automated quality inspection, defect detection, digital simulations and augmented reality-based employee training. The facility also houses an advanced engine shop with an annual production capacity of 150,000 engines.
Euisun Chung said India remains a strategic market for Hyundai Motor Group and that the Pune facility reflects its long-term commitment to the country’s growth. He added that the company’s export milestone demonstrates the global competitiveness of Indian manufacturing.
Tarun Garg said the new plant would support manufacturing expansion, employment generation and industrial development. He noted that 55 supplier partners have invested nearly ₹4,600 crore in Maharashtra. Together with Tier-II vendors, the supplier ecosystem has generated more than 18,000 employment opportunities in the state.
Nearly half of Hyundai’s supplier sourcing network is located within a 50-kilometre radius of the plant, supporting local manufacturing and supply-chain efficiency. The facility also includes employee training, medical and wellness infrastructure and recreation facilities. Its people-centric workplace design received the 2026 Red Dot Award. Hyundai is also expanding its work in future mobility through partnerships with seven leading Indian academic institutions and nearly 40 research projects focused on battery technologies, electrification and advanced mobility solutions.
HYUNDAMotor India Foundation, the company supports environmental and community development programmes in Maharashtra. These include tree plantation, rural healthcare, cancer screening, safe drinking water, skill development and welfare initiatives. As Hyundai marks 30 years in India, the Pune facility strengthens its manufacturing and export capabilities while supporting local suppliers, workforce development and the growth of India’s automotive industry.
