Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) capped off a transformative September 2025 on a high note, propelled by the ripple effects of GST 2.0 tax reductions and the early buzz of the festive buying frenzy. The Korean automaker clocked in a robust 70,347 units sold—marking a 10% year-on-year (YoY) escalation from the 64,201 units dispatched in the same month of 2024. This performance cements Hyundai’s status as India’s second-largest carmaker, blending domestic vigor with a stellar export surge to underscore its global ambitions.
The month’s haul split neatly between home turf and overseas markets: domestic wholesales tallied 51,547 units, reflecting steady urban and rural appetite amid easing affordability pressures from the tax tweaks. Exports, however, stole the show with 18,800 vehicles shipped out—a whopping 44% YoY leap that highlights HMIL’s manufacturing prowess at its Chennai and Talegaon plants. These facilities have ramped up capacity to feed burgeoning demand in regions like Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East, where Hyundai’s value-for-money proposition resonates strongly.
At the heart of this triumph lies Hyundai’s SUV offensive, which accounted for 37,313 units and notched an unprecedented 72.4% penetration within the company’s overall sales mix—the highest ever for its Indian operations. This dominance in the SUV segment, a bellwether for premiumization trends, underscores shifting consumer preferences toward versatile, feature-rich crossovers even as entry-level sedans fade into the background.
| Category | September 2025 Sales | YoY Growth | Share of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic Wholesales | 51,547 | N/A | 73.3% |
| Exports | 18,800 | +44% | 26.7% |
| SUVs | 37,313 | N/A | 72.4% (of total) |
| Creta (SUV) | 18,861 | N/A | 26.8% (of total) |
Crowning the SUV lineup was the indomitable Creta midsize SUV, which etched its name in the record books with a staggering 18,861 units sold—the model’s zenith monthly figure to date. This blockbuster performance reaffirms the Creta’s stranglehold on one of India’s fiercest battlegrounds, where it fends off challengers like the Kia Seltos, Tata Harrier EV, and MG Hector with a cocktail of sharp styling, tech-savvy interiors, and competitive pricing post-GST. The surge not only buoyed Hyundai’s top-line but also amplified its brand halo, drawing footfall to adjacent models like the Venue, Exter, and Alcazar, all of which posted healthy gains in their respective niches.
The GST 2.0 reforms, which trimmed rates on key components and vehicles, played a savvy role in unlocking pent-up demand, particularly for mid-spec variants that now offer better bang-for-the-buck. Coupled with Navratri’s auspicious kickoff to the festive calendar—complete with dealer-end discounts, low-interest financing, and exchange bonuses—these tailwinds transformed September from a potential slowdown into a launchpad. “We’re thrilled by this momentum, which validates our customer-centric strategy and robust product pipeline,” a HMIL spokesperson noted, hinting at upcoming reveals to sustain the streak.
