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Hyundai Motor India has inaugurated its Pune plant and committed ₹11,000 crore for capacity expansion to 3.2 lakh units by 2030, part of a larger $15.5 billion investment strategy in India.
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has officially inaugurated its new smart manufacturing facility in Talegaon, Pune, Maharashtra. This milestone marks 30 years of Hyundai's operations in India and signifies a strategic expansion of the Hyundai Motor Group's global manufacturing footprint, reinforcing India's role as a key driver for its future growth. The inauguration ceremony, held on October 14, 2026, was attended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung.
As part of a broader commitment, Hyundai Motor Group announced an investment strategy for India totalling $15.5 billion from 2026 through 2032. The Pune plant itself will see an investment of ₹11,000 crore in phases to expand manufacturing capabilities. The facility currently has an annual installed production capacity of 1.7 lakh vehicles, with plans to significantly increase this to 3.2 lakh units by 2030, representing an 88% growth. This expansion aims to strengthen Hyundai's domestic production and export capabilities, and support the manufacturing of future hybrid vehicles. The plant is expected to be a key production base for the compact SUV segment, including exports to over 35 international markets.
