Hyundai Motor India Rolls-Out Fastest ‘10 Millionth’ Car

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) reinstated its commitment of Make-in-India with the fastest roll out of 10 million cars from its state-of-art manufacturing facility in India near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The unparalleled milestone of achieving production of 10 million cars is a result of smart manufacturing and re-affirms Hyundai’s commitment towards making India Self Reliant. The achievement reiterates HMIL’s support towards State and Central Governments to accentuate economic recovery by overcoming the challenges posed by Covid-19 pandemic. Hyundai ALCAZAR became the 10 millionth car to roll out of the production line at HMIL’s plant in Sriperumbudur. Thiru. M.K.Stalin, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu signed on the car bonnet to mark the momentous occasion.

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Commenting on the occasion of the fastest 10 Million car roll out, Mr. S S Kim, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said, “This historic milestone of the 10 millionth car roll-out is a testimony of Hyundai’s commitment towards the Make in India initiative. Furthermore, it also showcases our vision of boosting the            socio-economic development in the State of Tamil Nadu and making the country more self-reliant. Inspired by our global vision of ‘Progress for Humanity’, Hyundai has always brought positive change in the lives of its stakeholders and communities. Today’s launch of community-centric social value initiatives is one of the many programs we have rolled-out for the benefit of society. We thank all our customers who continue to believe in us and made Hyundai the most trusted smart mobility solutions provider.”

 Hyundai also announced community- centric social value initiatives for the state of Tamil Nadu –

  •  Inauguration of Dream Village Project 2.0 – Construction of Child Care Centre benefitting 500 people annually and Community Hall with a capacity to accommodate 1500 people at Katrambakkam village in Sriperumbudur.
  • Launch of Income-Generation Program (Dairy Farming) for Rural Women benefitting 200 families in Kanchipuram district
  • Donation of 5 life-saving ventilators to Government Hospitals at Kancheepuram
  •   Support to a Self-Help Group for setting up a mobile catering service at Vallakottai Village near Sriperumbudur
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Over the last 25 years, Hyundai has been instrumental in shaping itself as India’s first smart mobility solutions provider. Hyundai became a household name in India by defining mobility excellence across segments, with introduction of iconic brands and achieved highest ever market share of 24 % in May 2021.Hyundai became the leading exporter of SUVs, with over 2 lakh units of CRETA and VENUE having shipped to overseas markets, including Mexico, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Nepal and Chile. The new i20 that has been well accepted in India and around the global, is being exported to all key markets across Africa and Latin America region. To further give thrust on exports, HMI commenced exports to Nepal through railways from Walajabad Railway Hub near Irungattukottai near Chennai.

Production Milestones

1 Million 2006 7 Yrs 6 Months
2 Million 2008 2 yrs 7 Months
3 Million 2010 1 Yr 9 Months
4 Million 2012 1 yr 7 Months
5 Million 2013 1 Yr 6 Months
6 Million 2015 1 yr 7 Months
7 Million 2016 1 Yr 5 Months
8 Million 2018 1 yr 7 Months
9 Million 2019 1 yr 6 Months
10 Million 2021 1 yr 9 Months