Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Hyundai India Appoints First Indian CEO to Combat Rivals
Hyundai's Indian unit is getting a new boss, Tarun Garg, the first Indian to lead the company there.
This is part of Hyundai's plan to have local leaders in other countries.
Garg will take over around the time a new plant opens.
Hyundai is currently battling Tata Motors and Mahindra, who are gaining popularity.
Hyundai is aiming for market share growth, including new SUV models and electric vehicles, even though profits are down.
Analysts are optimistic about Hyundai's future in India.
Tarun Garg is set to become the first Indian MD & CEO of Hyundai Motor India.
The appointment comes as Hyundai faces increased competition from Tata Motors and Mahindra.
Garg's elevation aligns with Hyundai's strategy to promote non-Koreans in leadership positions.
A new plant in Maharashtra is slated to begin production in the final quarter of 2025.
Hyundai plans 26 new launches by 2030, including EVs and hybrid models.
- Who
- Hyundai Motor India
- What
- Appointing Tarun Garg as Managing Director and CEO.
- When
- Expected around Q4 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To counter growing competition and maintain market position.
- New CEO
- Tarun Garg
- Current CEO
- Unsoo Kim
- Hyundai India's No.
- 2 in market
- Competitors
- Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra
- New Plant Units
- 250,000 (in 3 years)
- FY25 Profit Decline
- 8%