Hyundai Motor India Shares Rise Amid Positive Market Sentiment

In today’s trading session, Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) shares experienced a notable increase of 2.06%, with the stock price reaching Rs 1837.00. This rise has captured the attention of investors and analysts, reflecting a positive market sentiment. According to Moneycontrol’s sentiment analysis, the outlook for Hyundai Motor India was marked as ‘Very Bullish’ as of May 12, 2025, which likely contributed to the stock’s upward trajectory.

Passenger Vehicle Market Shows Growth

The broader passenger vehicle (PV) market in India has shown a promising start to the fiscal year 2025–26, with a 3.9% growth in April, reaching 348,847 units. This growth marks the highest ever April sales for the PV segment, as reported by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). However, the two-wheeler segment faced a decline of 16.7% to 1.45 million units, attributed to a high base from the previous year. The three-wheeler segment also saw a slight decrease of 0.7% in dispatches.

Government Engages with Auto OEMs on Ethanol Blending

The Indian government has initiated negotiations with automobile original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to set a new ethanol blending target for petrol. The current target of 20% blending is expected to be met soon, prompting discussions on increasing this percentage. Major Indian OEMs, including Tata Motors, Mahindra and Mahindra, and Maruti Suzuki, have expressed concerns over the high investments required and the market’s lukewarm interest in higher ethanol blending levels. A committee is working on a draft report to outline plans for this increase, which will be submitted for cabinet approval.

Hyundai Motor India Overview

Hyundai Motor India Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company, operates as a smart mobility solutions provider. The company is involved in manufacturing and supplying motor vehicles, engines, transmissions, and other parts, along with after-sales activities and related engineering services. HMIL boasts a network of over 1,366 sales points and 1,550 service points across India. Its diverse model lineup includes the Grand i10 NIOS, i20, AURA, EXTER, VENUE, VERN, CRETA, ALCAZAR, TUCSON, and the all-electric SUV IONIQ 5. Additionally, HMIL plays a crucial role in Hyundai Motor Company’s global export strategy, with exports reaching Africa, the Middle East, and countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka. The company’s manufacturing plant near Chennai is optimized to produce its full range of vehicle models.