Hyundai inaugurates Pune plant, lifting Indian capacity to nearly 1 million cars
In short
Hyundai inaugurated its Pune plant in Talegaon, India, on October 14, taking its annual Indian production capacity to 994,000 vehicles. The company plans to expand the plant from 170,000 vehicles a year to 320,000 by 2030, alongside a group investment plan of $15.5 billion through 2032.
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Hyundai inaugurated its Pune plant in Talegaon, Maharashtra, on October 14, expanding its Indian production and export base. The site is its third production facility in India after the two Chennai plants. Hyundai rebuilt a former General Motors factory acquired in 2023, investing about 1 trillion won in the facility. Chairman Chung Eui-sun attended the ceremony and described India as a core part of Hyundai's global growth. [ 7 , 9 , 11 ]
Pune's annual capacity is 170,000 vehicles. Hyundai plans to increase it to 250,000 in 2028 and 320,000 in 2030, with a flexible production system that can also accommodate hybrids. Together with Chennai's 824,000-vehicle capacity, Hyundai's Indian capacity now totals 994,000 vehicles a year. Including Kia's Anantapur factory, Hyundai Motor Group's capacity in India reaches 1,425,000 vehicles. [ 3 , 7 , 11 ]
The first production model is the second-generation Venue small SUV. Yonhap reported that production began in the fourth quarter of last year and that the model is supplied to India and exported to more than 30 countries, including Mexico, Chile, South Africa and Saudi Arabia. Hyundai plans to raise its Indian subsidiary's export share to 30% by 2030. As Pune takes responsibility for Venue production, the Chennai plants will accelerate their transition to electric vehicles. [ 9 , 11 ]
The Pune plant uses artificial intelligence to detect panel cracks, about 200 industrial robots for welding and augmented-reality training for employees. At the inauguration, Hyundai Motor Group also announced a $15.5 billion investment plan for India over 2026–2032. The investments will cover production facilities, research and development, parts supply chains, future technologies and new businesses. The group is also pursuing a specialised investment company in India to support those activities. [ 9 , 11 ]
Why it matters
The plant will produce the Venue for India and export markets, while allowing the Chennai plants to focus on electric vehicles. Hyundai plans to raise its Indian subsidiary's export share to 30% by 2030.
Key facts
- Hyundai held the Pune plant inauguration in Talegaon, Maharashtra, on October 14. [ 1 , 9 , 11 ]
- The facility was rebuilt from a former GM plant acquired in 2023, with investment of about 1 trillion won. [ 7 , 11 ]
- Annual capacity is 170,000 vehicles, with expansion planned to 250,000 in 2028 and 320,000 in 2030. [ 7 , 9 , 11 ]
- Hyundai's combined Indian capacity is 994,000 vehicles a year; including Kia, group capacity is 1,425,000. [ 3 , 11 ]
- The first production model is the second-generation Venue, supplied locally and exported to more than 30 countries. [ 1 , 9 , 11 ]
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