India Beats South Korea to Become Hyundai’s No. 2 Market Globally

Hyundai Motor Company said India has surpassed South Korea to become its second-largest market worldwide after North America, driven by 306,000 passenger vehicle sales in January to June 2026, up 7% year-on-year. The company plans major investments in Pune and Chennai capacity expansion, 26 new models, and increased EV and localisation efforts amid a $15.5 billion India plan.