Did you know that the Hyundai Talegaon Plant is now fully operational? Hyundai Motor India has started producing engines for passenger vehicles from June 16, 2025 at its Talegaon Plant located near Pune in Maharashtra. This is a big move that reflects Hyundai’s growing ambitions in India. Let’s know in detail about this plant and Hyundai’s future plans.
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History and Acquisition of Hyundai Talegaon Plant
The Hyundai Talegaon Plant was originally set up by General Motors (GM) in 2008. The plant primarily produced vehicles and engines for export. The plant remained operational for export until 2020, when General Motors decided to exit the Indian market in 2017.
In 2023, Hyundai Motor India entered into an agreement with General Motors to purchase this plant, and the acquisition was completed in January 2024. The acquisition included land, buildings, machinery and other equipment for which Hyundai paid ₹787.2 crore. It is a huge plant spread over 300 acres with state-of-the-art facilities like logistics distribution center and training center.
Hyundai’s investment plan and production capacity
Hyundai Motor India has announced a major investment of ₹6,000 crore to upgrade the Hyundai Talegaon plant to its global production standards. The investment is aimed at modernizing the plant’s infrastructure and machinery. The company aims to take its total production capacity in India to 11 lakh units per annum by 2028.
Currently, Hyundai’s plant located at Sriperumbudur near Chennai is operating with a capacity of 8.24 lakh units. Once the Hyundai Talegaon plant is fully operational, Hyundai’s total production capacity could reach 10.74 lakh units. This move will strengthen the vision of ‘Make-in-India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.
Engine and vehicle production started
Engine production has started at the Hyundai Talegaon plant from June 16, 2025. These engines are being made for Hyundai’s popular passenger vehicles like Creta, Venue and SUV models like Xter. Although the company has not yet disclosed which engines will be made, it is expected that this plant will produce both petrol and diesel engines.
Vehicle production at this plant will start from the fourth quarter (October-December) of 2025. It is believed that the first model could be the next-generation Venue SUV. The Hyundai Talegaon plant will not only make vehicles for India, but it will also be used for export. In the future, this plant can also play an important role in Hyundai’s electric vehicle (EV) strategy.
Chennai plant upgrade
Hyundai is not just focusing on Talegaon, but is also upgrading its Sriperumbudur plant in Chennai, for which an investment of ₹1,500 crore is being made. This plant is Hyundai’s main production center in India. After this upgrade, the Chennai plant will be developed as a major hub for electric vehicles and SUVs. Hyundai has already launched electric cars like Kona Electric and Ioniq 5 in India, and plans to launch the Creta EV in early 2025. The company aims to launch 26 new models by 2030, including 6 electric vehicles.
Hyundai Talegaon Plant Features
The Hyundai Talegaon plant is equipped with many modern facilities that make it an important production center for Hyundai. It has a capacity to produce 1.6 lakh engines and 1.3 lakh vehicles per year. It has facilities like a logistics hub, training center, project management office and administrative building. Located in the automotive hub of Pune, the plant is also close to the port, which makes exports easier. Hyundai is bringing the plant to its global standards to produce high-quality vehicles and engines.
Hyundai’s achievements in India
Hyundai Motor India made its debut in India in 1996 and has sold over 1.27 crore vehicles since then. In 2023, the company sold 6.02 lakh units domestically, its best performance ever. Hyundai is the second-largest carmaker in India with a market share of 14.58%. The company has exported over 37 lakh vehicles to over 150 countries. The launch of the Hyundai Talegaon plant will further increase Hyundai’s production capacity and exports.
Future plans
Hyundai wants to make the Hyundai Talegaon plant a major hub of its production in India. The plant will be important not only for internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles but also for electric vehicles in the future. The company has committed an investment of ₹6,000 crore with the Maharashtra government in January 2024. Apart from this, Hyundai and its vendors together can invest ₹10,000 crore in the Talegaon plant. This investment will boost local employment and help make India an automotive manufacturing hub.
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Conclusion
The start of engine production at the Hyundai Talegaon plant is a major milestone for India’s automotive sector. This plant will increase Hyundai’s production capacity and further strengthen India in the global automotive market. If you are planning to buy a Hyundai car, keep an eye on the new models coming from the Hyundai Talegaon plant!
Frequently Ask Question (FAQs)
- When did engine production start at the Hyundai Talegaon Plant?
- Engine production at the Hyundai Talegaon Plant started on June 16, 2025.
- When is vehicle production expected to begin at the Talegaon Plant?
- Vehicle production at the Talegaon Plant is expected to start from the fourth quarter (October-December) of 2025.
- How much did Hyundai pay to acquire the Talegaon Plant from General Motors?
- Hyundai paid ₹787.2 crore to acquire the Talegaon Plant from General Motors.
- What will be Hyundai’s total production capacity in India once the Talegaon Plant is fully operational?
- Once fully operational, Hyundai’s total production capacity in India could reach 10.74 lakh units per annum, with an aim to reach 11 lakh units by 2028.
- How does the Hyundai Talegaon Plant fit into Hyundai’s electric vehicle (EV) strategy?
- The Hyundai Talegaon Plant is expected to play an important role in Hyundai’s electric vehicle (EV) strategy in the future, alongside its Chennai plant which is being upgraded to be a major EV hub.
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