Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor India, which has been a steady runner-up to market leader Maruti Suzuki, says volumes — especially in the smaller car segments — won’t be its future focus. But sport utility vehicles (SUVs) will lead the future charge. This is a segment the company is funnelling money to as it sees its market share grow.
With a total investment of Rs 24,000 crore to date and another Rs 7,000 crore planned for the next five years, Hyundai fills a consumer vacuum between Maruti Suzuki and premium cars. If last year’s performance is any indicator, its strategy is