Hyundai Inaugurates Smart Manufacturing Facility in Pune
#MakeInIndia #SmartManufacturing #HyundaiIndia #HyundaiVENUE #FutureMobility #AutomotiveNews #AutoIndustry #HyundaiPune #HMIL30Years #GlobalExports"The inauguration of our Pune plant marks the beginning of HMIL’s next chapter of growth in India. We will invest INR 11,000 crore in phases at this facility. Beyond expanding manufacturing capacity, the facility will drive industrial development, innovation and employment generation in the region. Supporting this vision is a strong regional supplier ecosystem, with 55 supplier partners having already invested nearly INR 4,600 crore in the state. Together with tier-II vendors, the ecosystem has created more than 18,000 employment opportunities in Maharashtra, reinforcing the region’s emergence as a key automotive manufacturing hub.” - Tarun Garg, Managing Director and CEO - Hyundai Motor India Limited
October 2026 : Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) officially inaugurated its manufacturing facility in Talegaon, Pune. The event coincided with HMIL becoming the first carmaker in India to achieve four million cumulative passenger vehicle exports.
Inaugurated by Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, alongside senior Hyundai leadership, the AI-enabled Industry 4.0 plant represents an initial investment phase of INR 11,000 crore. The facility starts operations with an annual capacity of 170,000 units, scaling up to 320,000 units by 2030. It will exclusively build the all-new Hyundai VENUE for export to over 35 global markets.
Highlighting India's strategic importance, Euisun Chung, Executive Chair of Hyundai Motor Group, stated: "India remains one of Hyundai's most important and strategic markets globally. The inauguration of the Pune plant reflects our long-term commitment to India's growth and our confidence in its bright future. Hyundai Motor India Limited’s milestone of 4 million cumulative vehicle exports demonstrates the global competitiveness of Indian manufacturing and highlights India's growing role within Hyundai Motor Group's worldwide operations."
The new campus features Hyundai’s E-FOREST digital manufacturing platform, utilizing predictive maintenance, AI defect detection, and immersive AR workforce training. Beyond manufacturing, local supplier partners have already invested nearly INR 4,600 crore, creating over 18,000 jobs in the region.
Reaffirming the company's commitment, Tarun Garg, Managing Director and CEO of Hyundai Motor India Limited, added: "The inauguration of our Pune plant marks the beginning of HMIL’s next chapter of growth in India. We will invest INR 11,000 crore in phases at this facility. Beyond expanding manufacturing capacity, the facility will drive industrial development, innovation and employment generation in the region. Supporting this vision is a strong regional supplier ecosystem, with 55 supplier partners having already invested nearly INR 4,600 crore in the state. Together with tier-II vendors, the ecosystem has created more than 18,000 employment opportunities in Maharashtra, reinforcing the region’s emergence as a key automotive manufacturing hub. As we celebrate 30 years in India, we remain committed to creating long-term value for our customers, partners and communities."
The facility underpins Hyundai Motor Group’s broader $15.5 billion commitment to India through 2032, expanding production, localized R&D, and sustainable mobility solutions.
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