Carmakers are swinging for growth with a combined Rs 40,000-crore capex push. Maruti Suzuki plans a record Rs 14,000 crore investment in FY27 to add annual capacity for 500,000 cars, while Hyundai Motor India has earmarked Rs 7,500 crore for two new SUVs and higher output from its Talegaon plant. The bets signal confidence in demand and product expansion.
Hyundai Motor India shares rose nearly 5% in spite of a 22% year-on-year drop in Q4 FY26 net profit to Rs 1,256 crore. Revenue grew more than 5% and the board recommended a Rs 21 per share dividend. Brokerages kept “Buy” calls, citing upcoming model launches and strong export momentum as key reasons for optimism.
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Hyundai Motor India is planning Rs 7,500 crore in capex by FY27, targeting a comeback to reclaim the No 2 spot in India’s passenger vehicle market. The company expects 8-10% growth in domestic sales and exports and will launch two new models this year, including a mass-segment electric SUV aimed at boosting scale and competitiveness.
Hyundai Motor India’s March quarter net profit fell 23% year-on-year to Rs 1,221 crore, even as revenue rose 5% to Rs 18,452 crore. The automaker logged its highest-ever quarterly domestic sales and flagged an expansion in manufacturing capacity. For FY27, it plans to launch two new models and has declared a Rs 21 per share dividend.
Hyundai India has unveiled the 2026 Creta with a trimmed lineup and seven total trims. Variants such as SX Tech and SX(O) have been discontinued to simplify choices, while prices now span Rs 10.79 lakh to Rs 19.90 lakh. Advanced driver assistance features are limited to the top King variant, and the SUV continues with three engine options.
Hyundai Motor India is celebrating 30 years in the country, reiterating its long-term commitment to India’s mobility future. The automaker says it has invested heavily so far and plans further expansion in manufacturing and electrification. With sales milestones and growing exports, Hyundai aims to strengthen India’s role in its global strategy, while rolling out new products and expanding service networks nationwide.
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Hyundai Motor Group has unveiled Pleos Connect, an AI-powered infotainment platform built around intuitive design, safety-first physical controls, and continuous OTA upgrades. Rolling out first on the 2026 GRANDEUR in Korea and IONIQ 3 in Europe, Hyundai plans to equip 20 million Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles with the system by 2030, featuring the Gleo AI assistant and an app market.
Hyundai is testing the next-generation Creta, pointing to a major shift in design with a squarer, more assertive stance. The SUV is also expected to grow in size and move to a new platform aimed at improved safety and more interior space. Engine lineups may largely stay, with a strong hybrid variant potentially arriving later, and the new Creta is expected around 2027.
Hyundai Motor India has logged a record April for domestic sales, selling 51,902 vehicles—up 17% year-on-year. Exports rose to 13,708 units. The company attributes the standout performance to the VENUE compact SUV, which recorded its best-ever monthly domestic sales. With these gains, Hyundai begins the new financial year on a strong note.
Hyundai has launched the updated IONIQ 5 electric SUV in India, upgrading it with a larger battery that boosts driving range to up to 690 km. The EV also gets fresh design and technology improvements aimed at better usability and safety, along with a refined cabin. Hyundai has added new connected features to make the daily drive more effortless.
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Hyundai Motor and TVS Motor have signed a joint development pact to commercialise electric three-wheelers in India, targeting improvements in last-mile transport. Hyundai will spearhead design and technology, while TVS contributes its electric platform and deep local market expertise. The partners plan to prioritise local manufacturing to cut costs and create jobs, with the first vehicle expected soon.
Hyundai Motor India shares gained 2.6% after a weak start as investors welcomed an Indian in the top role. The company also signaled that growth will resume, banking on fresh product launches—especially expansion into MPVs and off-road SUV segments—aimed at reversing pressure from rivals like M&M and Tata.
After years dominating India’s small-car market, Maruti Suzuki is pushing into the mid-size SUV battleground with its Victoris. The strategy leans on youthful design, fresh tech, and Maruti’s proven value-for-money approach to challenge Hyundai’s Creta. The question now is whether the new SUV can break into a fiercely competitive segment dominated by strong incumbents.
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