Hyundai Motor India Limited reported a robust end to 2025 as total sales in December reached 58,702 units, up 6.6% from December 2024. Domestic sales accounted for 42,416 units while exports contributed 16,286 units, a year‑on‑year export increase of 26.5% that underlined the company’s emphasis on global shipments of Indian‑made models.
Hyundai India December 2025 sales show export growth and domestic demand
The company said improved dealership stock management, benefits from recent GST 2.0 reforms and strong consumer response to new models helped lift volumes. The newly launched Hyundai Venue, which reached some 55,000 bookings in under two months, was singled out as a key demand driver in the domestic market.
“The favourable environment created by GST 2.0 measures helped us deliver a healthy 6.6% year‑on‑year growth in December,” said HMIL’s leadership in a statement. “At the same time, our ‘Made‑in‑India, Made‑for‑the‑World’ vision is reflected in the 26.5% rise in exports for the month.”
Analysts noted that the company’s dual focus on optimising inventory at dealerships and accelerating exports is sensible ahead of an expected cyclical recovery in demand. Export growth supports utilisation at manufacturing facilities and helps diversify revenue streams amid uneven domestic market conditions.
The success of the new Venue also highlights the importance of refreshed model line‑ups in sustaining consumer interest. The carmaker’s marketing and distribution teams have been active in converting early bookings into deliveries, while dealer networks have worked to keep inventory tight yet available to meet demand peaks.
Beyond the sales figures, Hyundai Motor India marked a historic leadership change as Tarun Garg took charge as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer on 1 January 2026. Garg is the first Indian to hold the MD & CEO role since the company’s inception in India nearly three decades ago.
Industry observers view the appointment as a sign of growing strategic importance of India within the Hyundai Motor Group. Local leadership may accelerate alignment between Indian manufacturing capabilities and the group’s global product and export plans, particularly as the company pushes to increase the share of India‑produced vehicles sent to overseas markets.
HMIL’s December performance and the new leadership position both point to a constructive near‑term outlook. The company has set out to balance domestic market growth with export expansion, leveraging policy reforms and new product momentum. Investors and market watchers will monitor early 2026 numbers for confirmation that the positive momentum continues into the new year.
Key Takeaways:
- Hyundai India December 2025 sales rose 6.6% year‑on‑year to 58,702 units, with domestic sales of 42,416 and exports of 16,286.
- Exports grew 26.5% year‑on‑year, supporting the company’s ‘Made‑in‑India, Made‑for‑the‑World’ goal.
- New Hyundai Venue bookings surpassed 55,000 within two months of launch, aiding demand.
- Tarun Garg became HMIL’s first Indian Managing Director and CEO on 1 January 2026, signalling stronger local leadership.
