The automaker's latest plant in Pune district becomes operational with an annual capacity of 170,000 units, marking a significant expansion of the company's manufacturing footprint in India.
01 Oct 2025 | 16262 Views | By Sarthak Mahajan & Sarthak Mahajan
Hyundai Motor India Limited has officially commenced production operations at its new manufacturing facility in Talegaon, Maharashtra, the company announced today in a regulatory filing to the stock exchanges.
The Talegaon Plant, located in the MIDC Industrial Area in Pune district, began producing passenger vehicles on October 1, 2025, ...
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Hyundai Motor India Limited has officially commenced production operations at its new manufacturing facility in Talegaon, Maharashtra, the company announced today in a regulatory filing to the stock exchanges.
The Talegaon Plant, located in the MIDC Industrial Area in Pune district, began producing passenger vehicles on October 1, 2025, with an annual installed capacity of 170,000 units. The facility is situated at Plot No. A-16, MIDC, Talegaon Industrial Area, Phase-II Expansion, Tehsil-Maval.
The Talegaon plant has a notable history in India's automotive landscape. Originally established by General Motors in 2008, the facility served as a manufacturing base for Chevrolet vehicles, including models like the Chevrolet Beat, with an annual capacity ranging between 130,000 and 160,000 units. The plant catered to both domestic sales and export markets during its operational years under GM.
When General Motors exited the Indian passenger car market in 2017, it ceased retail operations but continued export production from the Talegaon facility until 2020. Following the complete wind-down of operations, the plant remained idle for several years.
In 2023, Hyundai Motor India Limited signed an agreement to acquire the Talegaon plant from General Motors. The acquisition encompassed land, buildings, machinery, and equipment. Hyundai subsequently refurbished and upgraded the facility to align with its global manufacturing standards, preparing it for integration into the company's production network.
The Talegaon plant significantly bolsters Hyundai's manufacturing presence in India. The company already operates a large integrated facility in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, which produces more than 700,000 units annually. With the addition of the Talegaon plant's 170,000-unit capacity, Hyundai's total installed capacity in India now exceeds 870,000 units annually. This expansion reinforces Hyundai's position as the second-largest carmaker in India, trailing only Maruti Suzuki.
The Talegaon facility offers several strategic advantages for the automaker. It enables Hyundai to meet rising domestic demand for SUVs and compact cars while supporting export commitments to markets across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. The plant's location in western India provides improved logistics advantages, particularly for exports through the Mumbai and Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) ports. This geographical positioning complements Hyundai's existing manufacturing footprint and enhances the company's supply chain efficiency for both domestic distribution and international shipments.
The transformation of the Talegaon facility from a dormant General Motors plant to an active Hyundai manufacturing hub marks a significant milestone in the company's India growth strategy and its commitment to expanding production capabilities in one of the world's largest automotive markets.