Hyundai emerges again as India’s second-largest carmaker in FY24-25: Creta shines
Hyundai Motor India has successfully retained its position as the country’s second-largest passenger vehicle manufacturer for the financial year 2024-25, with total sales of 7,62,052 units. This figure includes 5,98,666 units sold in the domestic market and 1,63,386 units exported, further solidifying Hyundai’s standing as India’s leading passenger vehicle exporter. For March 2025, the company recorded overall sales of 67,320 units, comprising 51,820 units sold within India and 15,500 units exported. This marks a 2.6% increase compared to the same month last year.
The company continues to focus on SUVs as a key driver of its growth, with these models contributing 68.5% of its total domestic sales in the 2024-25 financial year. Leading the charge, the Hyundai Creta has secured its position as the best-selling SUV in India during the January-March quarter, with 52,898 units sold. Additionally, the company marked significant milestones, surpassing 2.5 million cumulative SUV sales and 1.5 million Creta sales across both domestic and export markets since its launch.
Mr. Tarun Garg, Whole-time Director and Chief Operating Officer, of HMIL, said, “Solidifying our position further in India, HMIL continued its rein as the second largest passenger vehicle OEM in FY 24-25, thanks to the unparalleled trust of our customers on brand Hyundai. Our versatile SUV line-up grew stronger this financial year with the launch of the Hyundai CRETA Electric – our first indigenous EV and also the bold new Hyundai ALCAZAR. India’s favourite SUV, the new Hyundai CRETA continues to build on its popularity, by becoming India’s No.1 SUV with sales of 52,898 units in the Jan-Mar quarter of FY 24-25. HMIL further set industry benchmarks by surpassing the milestone of 2.5 Million SUV sales and 1.5 Million CRETA sales since inception (domestic + exports).
