Hyundai Motor India registers 9.1% domestic sales growth in May 2026

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Hyundai Motor India recorded a solid 9.1 percent growth in domestic sales in May 2026, reflecting strong demand and a stable recovery trend in the Indian automotive market.

Rohan Verma

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Jun 01, 2026 04:37 am IST

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Hyundai India Sales May 2026 Growth 9.1% Domestic Sales Surge

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) reported domestic sales of 47,837 units in May 2026, marking a 9.1% year-on-year increase. Total sales, which include exports, reached 61,137 units, reflecting a 4.1% growth compared to May 2025. Exports contributed 13,300 units to the overall sales volume for the month.

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Key Highlights

Hyundai Motor India sold 47,837 units domestically in May 2026, with 9.1 percent year-on-year growth
Total sales, including exports reached 61,137 units in May 2026, marking a 4.1 percent increase
Exports accounted for 13,300 units in May 2026, supporting overall sales volumes
Cumulative domestic dispatches for April and May 2026 rose 13 percent compared to previous year
Quarterly net profit increased 4.9 percent to Rs 65.7 crore with PAT margin at 22.9 percent

Sales Performance Overview

Hyundai	Sales	May 2026 Sales VS	Diff.	% Growth
May 2026	47,837	May 2025 (Y-o-Y)	3,976	9.07
May 2025	43.861	April 2026 (M-o-M)	-4,065	-7.83
April 2026	51,902	N/A	N/A	N/A

The company’s domestic sales momentum continued into the first two months of the financial year 2026-27. Cumulative domestic dispatches for April and May 2026 totaled 99,739 units. This figure represents a 13% increase over the 88,235 units dispatched during the same period in the previous financial year.

Tarun Garg, Managing Director and CEO of Hyundai Motor India, stated that the company maintained strong sales momentum into May. He noted domestic sales of 47,837 units with 9.1% year-on-year growth and total sales of 61,137 units, up 4.1% year-on-year. The company attributes this growth to sustained demand and higher volumes in the opening months of the current financial year.

Export and Financial Highlights

Hyundai	May 2026	May 2025	Diff.	%
Domestic	47,837	43,861	3,96	9.07
Exports	13,300	14,840	-1,540	-10.38
Total	61,137	58,701	2,436	4.15

Exports accounted for 13,300 units in May 2026, forming a significant portion of Hyundai’s total sales. The company’s performance in exports continues to support its overall sales growth.

In addition to sales figures, Hyundai Motor India reported a quarterly net profit increase of 4.9%. Net profit rose to Rs 65.7 crore in the fourth quarter of FY25, up from Rs 62.7 crore in the same quarter last year. The profit after tax (PAT) margin remained stable at 22.9%.

Industry Context and Developments

The company’s growth comes amid broader developments in the Indian automotive sector. Recent incidents, such as a blaze at Hyundai Mobis' Irungattukottai facility, have prompted assessments of manufacturing operations. Other industry players, including Tata Motors and SAIC, are also making strategic moves, such as capacity expansion and stake sales, to strengthen their market positions.

Also Read: Hyundai Motor India delays price hike to June 1, 2026: The cars to get costlier by up to Rs 12,800

CarBike 360 Says

Hyundai Motor India’s sales performance in May 2026 underscores the company’s continued resilience and adaptability in a competitive market environment. The strong start to FY27 suggests that the company is well-positioned for sustained growth in both domestic and export markets.