Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) announced its October 2025 sales figures on Saturday, registering a total of 69,894 units, reflecting sustained demand in a competitive market despite festive season fluctuations. The breakdown includes 53,792 units in domestic sales and 16,102 units exported to over 80 global markets, as per the company's official statement. This performance marks a modest year-on-year growth of approximately 2% from October 2024's 68,427 units, underscoring Hyundai's resilience amid supply chain optimisations and a strategic push toward electric and hybrid models. As India's second-largest carmaker by volume, Hyundai's results contribute to the industry's overall uptick, with passenger vehicle dispatches crossing 3.5 lakh units last month.
Domestic sales, which form the bulk of Hyundai's operations, were buoyed by popular models like the Creta SUV, which continues to dominate the mid-size segment with over 15,000 units sold, and the entry-level Exter, appealing to first-time buyers in urban and semi-urban areas. The festive period, encompassing Diwali and regional celebrations, drove a 5% sequential increase from September's 50,104 units, though analysts note that pent-up demand has somewhat normalised post-pandemic.
Hyundai's focus on localisation—over 90% for key models—has helped mitigate import duties and currency volatility, while export growth highlights emerging opportunities in Latin America and the Middle East, where affordable, fuel-efficient variants like the Grand i10 Nios find strong traction.
The company's export arm has seen a 12% rise year-over-year, with South Africa and Chile as top destinations, aligning with Hyundai's global strategy to leverage India's manufacturing prowess under the "Make in India" initiative. In the domestic arena, HMIL has ramped up production at its Sriperumbudur plant near Chennai, incorporating advanced assembly lines for upcoming launches like the updated Verna sedan and the much-anticipated Ioniq 5 electric SUV. This comes against a backdrop of intensifying rivalry from Maruti Suzuki's record 220,000+ units and Tata Motors' SUV surge, prompting Hyundai to enhance customer incentives and digital sales channels during the ongoing wedding season.
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Looking ahead, HMIL executives project double-digit growth in FY26, driven by a diversified portfolio spanning sedans, SUVs, and EVs, with plans to electrify 10 models by 2030. The October numbers, while solid, signal the need for innovation in a market where hybrid adoption is accelerating due to infrastructure gaps in full EVs. As Hyundai invests ₹20,000 crore in R&D and capacity expansion, its October dispatch reinforces a balanced approach—balancing volume leadership with premium aspirations—to capture evolving consumer preferences in India's booming auto sector.
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