Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) announced on Monday the commencement of passenger vehicle (PV) engine production at its Talegaon facility in Maharashtra, effective June 16, 2025. This marks a significant milestone in the company’s expansion plans and enhances its local manufacturing capabilities.
In an official filing, Hyundai confirmed the successful start of PV engine production at the plant. However, the company noted that a separate announcement would be made regarding the launch of passenger vehicle production at the same site in the future. The Talegaon facility has a current production capacity of 130,000 units annually, which will further strengthen Hyundai’s operational footprint in India.
HMIL previously indicated plans to begin full-scale operations at its Talegaon plant by the fourth quarter of 2025. This move follows the company’s strategic acquisition of General Motors India’s Talegaon plant in 2023. Hyundai completed the asset purchase agreement in January 2024, setting the stage for the plant’s transformation to support Hyundai’s growing manufacturing needs in India.
Hyundai Motor India currently holds the leading position in cumulative car exports from India. Its key export markets include the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and Latin America, with further expansion into advanced markets such as Australia under consideration. The company currently exports to more than 80 countries.
Hyundai’s existing annual production capacity stands at 824,000 units, supported by two integrated manufacturing facilities in Sriperumbudur, near Chennai. In addition, Hyundai has acquired a manufacturing plant in Talegaon, Maharashtra, from General Motors. Production at this facility is expected to commence in the third quarter of FY2025. Once fully operational, the Talegaon plant will increase Hyundai India’s total installed capacity to approximately 1.074 million units annually.
India is Hyundai’s third-largest global market, and the Indian operations are expected to contribute significantly to the parent company’s planned 1-million-unit global capacity expansion by 2030. Hyundai India is projected to account for one-fourth of this capacity addition. To support both domestic and international demand, Hyundai India plans to introduce 26 new models by 2030. This pipeline includes 20 internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles and 6 electric vehicles (EVs), encompassing new product launches, complete model redesigns, and product updates. The combination of increased production capacity, model diversification, and strategic export focus positions Hyundai India to play a central role in the company’s global growth roadmap over the next five years.
Hyundai Motor India is one of the leading automobile manufacturers in the country and a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company, South Korea. Established in 1996, the company has played a pivotal role in shaping India’s automotive landscape through innovation, quality, and advanced mobility solutions. With a strong presence across hatchback, sedan, SUV, and electric vehicle segments, Hyundai is recognized for its wide-ranging product portfolio, cutting-edge technology, and customer-centric approach. Its manufacturing facility in Chennai serves both domestic and export markets, making Hyundai one of India’s largest car exporters. The brand continues to drive progress in smart mobility, sustainability, and connected car technologies through initiatives aligned with its global vision of “Progress for Humanity.”
