Hyundai Motor India posted its highest-ever monthly sales in January 2026, led by record domestic volumes and sharp export growth. Strong performances by VENUE and AURA models reinforced Hyundai’s leadership in India’s competitive auto market.
Hyundai Motor India Sets New Sales Records in January 2026
New Delhi: Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) delivered an exceptional performance in January 2026, achieving its highest-ever monthly domestic sales since entering the Indian market. The company sold 59,107 vehicles within India during the month, marking a solid year-on-year growth of 9.5%.
This milestone highlights Hyundai’s strong foothold in the highly competitive Indian automobile sector and reflects sustained consumer demand for its diverse product lineup.
The growth comes at a time when the auto industry is navigating changing consumer preferences, rising competition, and cost pressures. Hyundai’s ability to post record domestic numbers indicates the company’s effective product strategy, strong dealer network, and continued trust among Indian buyers.
In addition to domestic success, Hyundai Motor India also recorded its highest-ever total monthly sales in January 2026. The company sold a combined 73,137 units across domestic and export markets, registering an impressive 11.5% year-on-year growth.
This figure includes exports of 14,030 units, underlining Hyundai India’s growing importance as a global manufacturing and export hub. The strong overall numbers demonstrate Hyundai’s balanced growth approach, where domestic demand is complemented by rising international shipments.
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India continues to play a crucial role in Hyundai’s global strategy, supplying vehicles to several overseas markets.
Exports emerged as a key growth driver for Hyundai Motor India in January. With overseas shipments rising by 20.9% year-on-year, the company exported 14,030 units during the month. This sharp increase signals growing global confidence in vehicles manufactured in India, both in terms of quality and cost competitiveness.
The export growth also highlights Hyundai’s ability to adapt its India-made models to meet diverse international regulations and customer preferences, further strengthening the country’s position in global automotive supply chains.
Two of Hyundai’s popular models stood out during the month. The Hyundai VENUE recorded its highest-ever monthly sales of 12,413 units, while the AURA sedan achieved a personal best with 7,978 units sold. These record numbers underline the strong appeal of Hyundai’s compact SUV and entry-level sedan in their respective segments.
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Their success reflects a combination of modern design, feature-rich offerings, fuel efficiency, and competitive pricing, which continue to resonate with Indian consumers.
Commenting on the achievement, HMIL’s Managing Director and CEO Tarun Garg described January 2026 as a defining chapter for the company. He credited the record-breaking performance to Hyundai’s brand strength and the collective efforts of employees, partners, and customers. He also emphasized that the robust export growth showcases Hyundai’s rising credibility in global markets.
Looking ahead, Hyundai Motor India aims to continue leading with purpose, focusing on innovation, customer value, and shaping the future of mobility in India through sustainable and forward-looking solutions.
