• Festive and export guidance: Hyundai is maintaining an 8% to 10% growth target for FY27 across both domestic and export markets, supported by strong demand and a doubling of sales during Onam in Kerala.
• Product launch pipeline: For its 30th year in India, the company is launching a new mid-SUV in the Creta segment during the festive season, followed by a dedicated sub-4-meter EV to help achieve a 7% to 8% EV sales contribution.
• Pune plant ramp-up: Third-shift operations at the Pune manufacturing facility have been preponed by two years to begin on October 1, catering to domestic and export demand for the Exter and Venue.
• Rural market expansion: Rural sales penetration has reached nearly 26%, with 6 out of 10 new outlets being opened in rural areas, where SUV penetration now matches urban levels at 68% to 69%.
• Input cost management: Due to elevated commodity prices for steel, copper, and aluminum, Hyundai is implementing calibrated price increases in September while attempting to absorb costs through internal optimization.