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Hyundai launches new Alcazar; SUVs now account for 67% of its overall sales

Hyundai Motor India on Monday said its sports utility vehicle portfolio accounts for 67 per cent of its overall sales, surpassing the industry average of 53 per cent. The company, which on Monday introduced a new version of its seven seater SUV Alcazar, said SUV sales continue to see an upward trend in the country. "As India's love for SUVs grows, our SUV penetration continues to grow. Presently, our SUV penetration stands at 67 per cent, far surpassing the industry average of 53 per cent," Hyundai Motor India MD Unsoo Kim told reporters here. The company's midsize SUV Creta, whose latest version was introduced earlier this year, has already surpassed the milestone of one-lakh-unit sales mark, he added. The automaker remains committed to providing sustainable and convenient mobility solutions, Kim said. The new Alcazar comes in both petrol and diesel trims. The price of petrol variants starts at Rs 14.99 lakh while that of diesel commences at Rs 15.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Hyundai Alcazar facelift launched today: Key design, price, features info

Reportedly, Hyundai is unlikely to make any changes under the hood, meaning the refreshed Alcazar retains its 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine options

Hyundai Motor adds two new variants under EXTER portfolio

Automobile major Hyundai Motor India has rolled out two new variants on its popular entry level sports utility vehicle EXTER, the company said on Friday. The S(O)+ variant, equipped with manual transmission is priced at Rs 7,86,300 (ex-showroom) while S+ variant is an automated manual transmission (AMT) offered at Rs 8,43,900 (ex-showroom). Some of the key features of the newly added variants include smart electric sunroof, digital cluster with Colour TFT multi-information display, an 8" touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, rear air-conditioner vents among others. In a company statement, Hyundai said the new EXTER variants come with six air bags, 3-point seatbelts for all seats, tyre-pressure monitoring system, Electronic Stability control among others. Hyundai Motor India, in August, reported a 12 per cent year-on-year decline in its sales to 63,175 units as compared to 71,435 units sold in the same month of last year.

Hyundai plots SUV rollout in India as local competition mounts ahead of IPO

The SUV rollout will begin with its first India-made electric vehicle early next year

South Korea's Hyundai Motor posts record Q2 profit on strong US sales

The automaker, however, warned of an uncertain outlook due to intensifying price competition as inflation and high interest rates squeeze consumers

Will the Indian stock market tank post the Hyundai IPO? What history suggests

Back home, out of the last seven big IPOs to hit the Dalal Street (D-Street) since 2007, the Sensex has lost ground five times post the stocks of these companies debuted at the exchanges

Hyundai IPO: How does HMIL compare with Tata Motors, Maruti Suzuki, M&M?

Hyundai Motor India IPO: How does Hyundai compare with Indian listed peers? Check key metrics here

Hyundai opposes duty relief on hybrids, says it will hurt petrol vehicles

Government of India has proposed to reduce GST on hybrid passenger vehicles to 5% and 12% on flex engines, while GST on diesel and petrol vehicles will remain at 28%

Hyundai Motors IPO: Top risks to know before applying; SUVs, EVs, and more

According to the company's DRHP, it sources parts such as trims, engines and transmissions, and materials such as steel from a combination of domestic and foreign suppliers

Hyundai Motor India gears up for 21% capacity boost in H2 of FY26

Creta EV and three other electric cars to be launched in India, it added

IPO-bound Hyundai India and its rivals in world's third-biggest car market

Hyundai Motor India sought regulatory approval on Saturday to list on the Mumbai stock market in what could be the biggest IPO in the South Asian nation

Hyundai Motor India files draft papers to raise around $3 bn through IPO

If the listing proceeds as planned, this transaction would become the largest IPO in India's corporate history, surpassing the previous record set by the state-owned LIC's $2.7 billion listing in 2022

Hyundai Motor India plans to roll out nearly Rs 25,000 crore IPO

Likely to dilute 17.5% stake in country's biggest initial share sale

Hyundai India recalls 1,744 units of Ioniq 5 over charging control issue

Hyundai Motor India is recalling 1,744 units of its electric model Ioniq 5, due to an issue with the integrated charging control unit, as per the information available with industry body SIAM. The company is recalling the units manufactured between July 21, 2022 and April 30, 2024 to fix the part, data on the SIAM website said. The company is recalling the units due to "potential issue in integrated charging control unit which may discharge 12V battery", it stated. When contacted, a Hyundai company spokesperson said: "At Hyundai Motor India, customer safety is our top priority. The Ioniq 5 recall is a proactive step to inspect and upgrade the Integrated Charging Control Unit (ICCU) in the affected vehicles at no cost to the customers." The company's dedicated teams will be in touch with vehicle owners and guide them through the recall process, the spokesperson said. Price of Ioniq 5 starts at Rs 46.05 lakh (ex-showroom).

Hyundai Motor India prepares for IPO filing, potential to raise $2.5 bn

Hyundai Motor India IPO: Indian unit of the Korean automaker is expected to file a DRHP with Sebi within the next two weeks

Domestic PV sales increase by 4% to 350,257 in May amid elections, heat

The share of hatchbacks in total PV sales has reduced from 47 per cent in 2020 to about 25 per cent in 2024

Hyundai sales up 7% at 63,551 units, sells total 59,601 units in May

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) on Saturday reported 7 per cent year-on-year increase in total sales at 63,551 units in May. The company sold a total of 59,601 units in May 2023, HMIL said in a statement. Domestic dispatch of vehicles to dealers saw 1 per cent rise to 49,151 units last month from 48,601 units in the year-ago period. Exports grew 31 per cent in May to 14,400 units, as compared with 11,000 units in the year-ago period. "We have maintained a healthy total sales volume in May 2024, despite a week-long routine bi-annual maintenance shutdown at our Sriperumbudur factory," HMIL COO Tarun Garg said. SUVs continue to be a growth driver for HMIL, accounting for more than 67 per cent of domestic sales last month, he added. "Our rural penetration stood at a healthy 20.1 per cent in May," Garg said.

Indian bankers get ready for IPO surge as elections come to a close

The year's largest IPOs are likely yet to come, such as South Korea's Hyundai Motor Co.'s first-time share sale of its India unit, which could raise about $2.5 billion

Auto retail sales up 27% in April, passenger vehicles make record

Two-wheeler segment grows strongest due to 'positive impact' of elections, says FADA

Hyundai's India unit, Tata Motors post higher April sales, Eicher sales dip

The sales numbers are seen as a key indicator of private consumption in India. The auto sector has more than 50% weightage in calculating the country's economic growth