Caption: The virtual groundbreaking of the project was done by M K Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, in the presence of Dr. T R B Rajaa, Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion & Commerce, Government of Tamil Nadu; Arun Roy (IAS), Industries Secretary; Vishnu (IAS), Guidance MD; Gopalakrishnan Chathapuram Sivaramakrishnan, Whole-time Director and Chief Manufacturing Officer - Hyundai Motor India, and Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director - Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), senior officials from Guidance Tamil Nadu, and other senior state government officials.

Hyundai Motor India (HMIL), one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers in the country, held a groundbreaking ceremony for its hydrogen innovation centre at the Tamil Nadu Investors Conclave 2024, held in Chennai. 

In a strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM), Guidance Tamil Nadu, and the support of the Tamil Nadu state government the facility will serve as a catalyst for innovation in the field of hydrogen technology.

This initiative aims to be an effective measure to reduce Tamil Nadu’s carbon footprint, and HMIL is upbeat on the potential partnership, which it believes will also play a crucial role in developing a skilled workforce for the emerging hydrogen economy.

• The state-of-the-art hydrogen innovation centre will feature the following facilities and focus areas.
• Electrolyser test rig - Electrolyser development for generation of green hydrogen
• Electrolyser / Fuel cell fabrication line - Localisation of manufacturing and supply chain
• fuel cell test station
• Operational and diagnostic digital twin for hydrogen infrastructure
• Pilot demonstrators using electrolysers and fuel cells
• Hydrogen refuelling station - for hydrogen mobility research
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Gopalakrishnan Chathapuram Sivaramakrishnan, Whole-time Director and Chief Manufacturing Officer (CMO), Hyundai Motor India said, “Hyundai Motor India remains committed to being a strategic partner in Tamil Nadu government’s vision of building a sustainable ecosystem for transition towards alternate fuels. We are hopeful the upcoming hydrogen innovation centre will accelerate hydrogen mobility adoption in Tamil Nadu. HMIL will be investing towards facility construction at the IIT Madras Thaiyur campus in Chennai. In line with our global vision of ‘Progress for Humanity’, this facility will serve as a key enabler to advance hydrogen as an eco-friendly, emission-less future source of propulsion for mass-mobility solutions.”

The hydrogen innovation centre will be spread across 65,000 square feet within the IIT Madras, Thaiyur campus, located on the outskirts of Chennai.

Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras said, “IIT Madras has continued to be the forerunner in India’s transformation into a technology and innovation superpower. Furthering this journey, the Institute is honoured to partner with Hyundai Motor India and Guidance Tamil Nadu, to develop a dedicated research facility which we envisage, will create break-through innovations in the field of hydrogen mobility. The hydrogen innovation centre will serve as a catalyst for hydrogen technology innovations, creating a robust ecosystem for start-ups and researchers.”

The hydrogen innovation centre is expected to be fully operational by 2026, and bears an innate potential to foster holistic development of hydrogen ecosystem in India.

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Mahindra has marked a major milestone in its nationwide electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure expansion with the inauguration of its first dealership-based ultrafast charger – a 180 kW Charge_IN station.

This is the first of many such installations planned across Mahindra dealerships, forming a key pillar of the company’s commitment to building India’s ultrafast charging network.

This initiative scales up Mahindra’s Charge_IN ecosystem, complementing the 250 highway fast-charging stations already announced. The new 180 kW ultrafast chargers will enable EV users to charge quickly and conveniently at strategically located dealerships across the country, with 24x7 on-ground support.

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Hyundai Motor India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has reported wholesales of 66,840 units in November 2025, up 9.1 percent YoY as against 61,252 units last year.

This includes domestic sales of 50,340 units, up 4 percent YoY and exports of 16,500 units, up 27 percent YoY.

Tarun Garg, Whole-time Director & Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India, said, “Supported by GST 2.0 reforms, we continue to carry forward sales momentum with a year-on-year growth in our monthly domestic sales in November 2025. Further, our commitment to bolstering India’s role as a global manufacturing hub is further solidified with 26.9% year-on-year growth in monthly exports.”

He further added that the all-new Hyundai Venue SUV, the company's first software-defined vehicle in India, has received more than 32,000 bookings within a month of its launch. The new Venue features ccNC infotainment powered by Nvidia.

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced its wholesales for November 2025, reporting total sales of 33,752 units, up 28 percent YoY.

This includes 30,085 units sold in the domestic market and 3,667 units exported.

Varinder Wadhwa, Vice-President, Sales–Service–Used Car Business, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “Following a positive festive season supported by the government’s progressive GST reforms, we continue to witness a strong momentum, with a growth of 19 percent. The recent introduction of the Urban Cruiser Hyryder Aero Edition and Fortuner Leader Edition has also continued to help us reinforce this growth trajectory, receiving recognition across the country. The innovative initiatives such as the Drum Tao and the launch of the toyota experiential museum (tem) in Bangalore, have been highly appreciated, further strengthening customer engagement and brand connect.”

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Kia India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has released the first teaser of the all-new Kia Seltos SUV, offering a glimpse of its popular model ahead of its world premiere on 10^th December.

The teaser shows the SUV’s sharper design language, reflecting an evolution of the Seltos silhouette. The model is redesigned to lead and strengthen Kia’s presence in the growing mid-SUV segment in India.

The all-new Kia Seltos is rooted in Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy. It combines SUV styling with a forward-looking, high-tech character. With new proportions, sharper lines and a muscular stance, the Kia Seltos is positioned to be a visually striking SUV designed for modern Indian lifestyles. Its design merges the rugged spirit of past SUVs with the sleek, aerodynamic sophistication of Kia’s innovations.

The Seltos SUV features proportions, striking cladding and precise surfacing. The new Kia Digital Tiger Face grille dominates the front, complemented by the signature Star Map lighting, echoed at the rear, creating a cohesive and futuristic identity. Details like flush door handles enhance practicality.

Gwanggu Lee, MD & CEO, Kia India, said, "The Seltos has always set benchmarks in the mid-SUV segment, and this new evolution takes it to the next level. The all-new Kia Seltos represents a bold evolution of India’s favourite mid-SUV. Every detail, from its striking design to advanced technology and enhanced performance – has been reimagined around the aspirations of our customers. This teaser gives just a glimpse of what’s to come, and we are thrilled to soon bring this sharper, bolder, and more refined Seltos to the Indian market, continuing to lead and redefine the mid-SUV segment."

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