Hyundai Motor india Ltd (HMIL) is poised to make chennai its largest automobile export hub outside of South Korea, as part of its ambitious strategic expansion aimed at strengthening its global footprint. With a sharp focus on emerging markets, HMIL plans to increase exports by 7–8% in FY26, targeting key destinations such as Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Mexico, Chile, and peru — regions that also featured prominently in the company’s export performance for FY25.
Central to this expansion are HMIL’s manufacturing facilities in Irungattukottai and Sriperumbudur near chennai, which are set to play a pivotal role in ramping up export volumes. The company aims to raise the export share of its total production from the current 21% to 30% by 2030. This shift highlights Hyundai’s growing confidence in India’s manufacturing ecosystem and its potential to serve as a global production and logistics hub.
Chennai’s strategic advantages — including its coastal location and robust infrastructure — continue to bolster its reputation as the “Detroit of Asia.” The presence of a dedicated automobile terminal at chennai Port has significantly enhanced the efficiency of Hyundai’s export operations. Currently, HMIL has an annual production capacity of around 824,000 units, which it plans to scale up to 1 million units by late 2026. This will be achieved through the acquisition and operationalization of a former General Motors facility in Maharashtra. The expansion aligns with Hyundai’s global vision of “Progress for Humanity,” leveraging India’s industrial strengths to cater to international markets.
Central to this expansion are HMIL’s manufacturing facilities in Irungattukottai and Sriperumbudur near chennai, which are set to play a pivotal role in ramping up export volumes. The company aims to raise the export share of its total production from the current 21% to 30% by 2030. This shift highlights Hyundai’s growing confidence in India’s manufacturing ecosystem and its potential to serve as a global production and logistics hub.
Chennai’s strategic advantages — including its coastal location and robust infrastructure — continue to bolster its reputation as the “Detroit of Asia.” The presence of a dedicated automobile terminal at chennai Port has significantly enhanced the efficiency of Hyundai’s export operations. Currently, HMIL has an annual production capacity of around 824,000 units, which it plans to scale up to 1 million units by late 2026. This will be achieved through the acquisition and operationalization of a former General Motors facility in Maharashtra. The expansion aligns with Hyundai’s global vision of “Progress for Humanity,” leveraging India’s industrial strengths to cater to international markets.
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