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The price of cars in India starts at Rs. 5.98 Lakh for the Grand i10 Nios while the most expensive car in India is the Ioniq 5, priced at Rs. 46.05 Lakh. offers a total of 13 models in India, consisting of 3 Hatchbacks, 7 SUVs, 2 Luxuries and 2 Sedans.

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), established in 1996, is a fully-owned subsidiary of the Hyundai Motor Company (HMC), which began operations in 1967 in South Korea. Over the years, it has become one of India’s most trusted car companies.

HMIL is fast becoming a popular car brand in India as it offers a wide range of car models with the latest technological features. Unique models with attractive features and easy affordability are helping HMIL cement their place as a trustworthy automotive brand in the Indian market.

About the Company

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) began its manufacturing operations\

near Chennai in May 1998, launching the iconic Hyundai Santro in September of the same year. By March 1999, HMIL had already secured its position as India’s second-largest auto manufacturer. Today, the company has significantly expanded its presence, offering a diverse fleet of 14 car models, including 7 SUV variants, 2 sedan variants, 3 hatchback variants, and 2 electric car variants.

On May 27, 1998, the pilot production of the Hyundai Santro began at the Irungattukottai manufacturing plant near Chennai within 17 months of its groundbreaking. HMIL's manufacturing plant in India manufactures the entire range of all Hyundai car models. HMIL is a critical part of HMC's global export hub, with cars being exported to Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and other countries in the Middle East and Africa.

Unique Selling Features of Hyundai

Progress for Humanity: Hyundai's global vision focuses on helping customers understand how advanced technology can enrich their lives.
Fuel-efficient Models: Hyundai has launched several models with dual-cylinder systems to boost fuel efficiency.
India's Largest Exporter: HMIL continues to be India's largest passenger car exporter since the start of its export operations in 1999. Hyundai's innovative designs and new features have helped it to cement its position.
Car Safety: Advanced car safety features like electronic stability control (ESC) and vehicle stability management (VSM) help ensure passenger safety.

Market Share of Hyundai in India

Hyundai Motor India's market share for the fiscal year 2024 was at 15%. Launching new car models like Verna, Aura, and Venue helped Hyundai retain its market share in India.

Financial Year (FY)	Total Passenger Vehicle Sales	Hyundai Domestic Sales	Market Share
FY 2024	42,18,746	5,61,371	15.0%
FY 2023	38,90,114	6,05,14	14.6%
FY 2022	30,69,523	5,55,18	15.7%
FY 2021	27,11,457	5,05,03	17.4%
FY 2020	27,73,519	4,23,64	17.6%
FY 2019	33,77,389	5,10,26	16.3%

Source: SIAM & Hyundai

Showrooms and Service Centres

HMIL has over 1,366 car dealerships and over 1,550 service centres in India. Customers can also find their nearest Hyundai dealership or service centre on the official website of Hyundai.

Competitors

A few prominent car companies that have sizeable market share in India and are tough competitors to HMIL are:

Segment	Model
Hatchback	Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS Maruti Suzuki WagonR and Swift Tata Altroz Toyota Glanza
SUV	Hyundai Venue Maruti Suzuki Brezza Tata Nexon Mahindra Bolero
Sedan	Hyundai Aura Maruti Suzuki Dzire Tata Tigor Honda Amaze

Hyundai India's Latest News

January 18, 2025: Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) unveiled concept models of advanced electric three-wheelers and micro four-wheelers at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. HMC is exploring a potential partnership opportunity with TVS Motor Company to enhance India's mobility experience with the help of EV technology.
January 9, 2025: Hyundai Motors Group announced a partnership with NVIDIA, a company in accelerated computing, to improve its mobility solutions in diverse areas with the help of generative AI, industrial digitalisation technologies, and accelerated computing across its business chain.