Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Tarun Garg Becomes First Indian Hyundai India CEO
Tarun Garg has become the first Indian to lead Hyundai Motor India as its Managing Director and CEO.
He started his new role on January 1, 2026, taking over from Unsoo Kim, who is moving to a different job in South Korea.
Three other senior managers are also leaving the company on December 31, 2025.
Garg has a lot of experience in the car industry and plans to focus on making better cars, using new technology, and making customers happy.
Hyundai is also investing a lot of money to make electric and hybrid cars and improve how cars connect to the internet.
Garg wants to make Hyundai a big part of India's car industry and help the company grow even more.
Tarun Garg officially assumes charge as MD & CEO of Hyundai Motor India from January 1, 2026.
Garg is the first Indian national to head Hyundai Motor India in its 29-year history.
Unsoo Kim resigns to take on a strategic role at Hyundai Motor Company in South Korea.
Three other senior management personnel also resign effective December 31, 2025.
Hyundai Motor India plans to invest ₹45,000 crore by FY30 for EVs, hybrids, and connected mobility.
- Who
- Tarun Garg, Unsoo Kim, Jeongick Lee, Hyoung Soon Yoon, Jae Wan Ryu
- What
- Tarun Garg becomes first Indian MD & CEO of Hyundai Motor India
- When
- Effective January 1, 2026
- Where
- Hyundai Motor India Ltd
- Why
- Unsoo Kim is returning to South Korea for a strategic role at Hyundai Motor Company
- New MD
- Tarun Garg
- New MD Start Date
- January 1, 2026
- Resignation Date
- December 31, 2025
- Other Resignations
- Jeongick Lee, Hyoung Soon Yoon, Jae Wan Ryu
- Kim's New Role
- Strategic role at Hyundai Motor Company
- Investment Plan
- ₹45,000 crore by FY30
Sources
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