Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has accelerated into 2026 with record-breaking momentum, registering its highest-ever February sales since inception and reinforcing its position among India’s leading passenger vehicle manufacturers.
The company reported total sales of 66,134 units in February 2026, marking a robust 12.6% year-on-year growth. The tally includes 52,407 units in domestic sales, up 9.8% YoY, and 13,727 units in exports, which surged 24.8% YoY, underlining Hyundai’s strengthening dual-engine growth strategy across home and overseas markets.
This performance follows a strong January, signalling sustained demand across Hyundai’s product portfolio and consistent traction in global markets.
Domestic Strength Anchors Performance
The February milestone is particularly significant for Hyundai’s domestic business. With over 52,000 units sold locally, its highest February domestic performance to date, the company has demonstrated resilience amid intensifying competition in India’s passenger vehicle segment.
Industry observers attribute Hyundai’s growth to its balanced portfolio strategy, spanning hatchbacks, sedans, and SUVs, coupled with strong brand equity built over nearly three decades in the country. The company’s emphasis on connected technology and feature-rich offerings continues to resonate with increasingly tech-savvy Indian consumers.
As India’s automotive market gradually transitions towards electrification and advanced mobility solutions, Hyundai’s focus on smart mobility platforms and connected ecosystems positions it well for sustained relevance.
Export Engine Gains Pace
While domestic sales remain the core driver, exports emerged as the standout growth lever in February, rising nearly 25% year-on-year. Hyundai has consistently leveraged India as a strategic global manufacturing and export hub, supplying vehicles to markets across Africa, Latin America, and parts of Asia.
The sharp uptick in export volumes reflects both improving global demand and Hyundai’s growing competitiveness from its Indian production base. The company’s manufacturing ecosystem, supported by vendor localisation and operational efficiencies, has strengthened its ability to serve diverse international markets.
Approaching a 30-Year Milestone
Commenting on the performance, MD&CEO Tarun Garg highlighted the company’s sustained growth trajectory, noting that February marks the highest-ever sales for the month in Hyundai India’s history.
As the company approaches its 30-year anniversary in India, Hyundai is sharpening its ambition to democratize cutting-edge connected technologies while enhancing the overall ownership experience.
The milestone is symbolic. Since entering India in the late 1990s, Hyundai has evolved from a challenger brand into a mainstream powerhouse, often ranking among the top two carmakers in the country. Its long-term strategy now hinges on three pillars such as technology democratisation, including connected car ecosystems and advanced safety features, export-led expansion, positioning India as a global production base and enhanced customer experience, across sales, service, and digital engagement.