Kia India, a leading premium carmaker has surpassed a new milestone of exporting 100,000 units of CKD vehicles since it began shipment in June 2020 from its Anantapur manufacturing facility.

Interestingly, Kia India is one of the key export hubs for Kia Corporation accounting for 50 percent of the company’s global CKD exports. For CY2024, 38,000 CKD units are expected to be shipped from India to markets such as Uzbekistan, Ecuador, and Vietnam. The company currently exports the Seltos, Sonet and Carens SUVs from India.

Joonsu Cho, Chief Sales Officer, Kia India, said: “India is a key market for Kia Corporation, serving not only as a strong sales driver but also as an emerging export hub. This milestone highlights Kia India’s commitment to manufacturing excellence, innovation, and delivering value to global customers. We are proud to see models like the Seltos, Sonet, and Carens perform strongly in international markets. We are also grateful for the government’s export-friendly policies, which have played a crucial role in strengthening India’s position within the global automotive value chain. Looking ahead, we aim to expand our CKD footprint to the Middle East and Africa, to double our export volume by 2030.”

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Mumbai-headquartered SUV major Mahindra & Mahindra has announced its wholesales for December 2025.

The company sold a total of 83,270 vehicles, which was 27 percent higher than 65,722 units sold for the same period last year.

Mahindra’s robust SUV portfolio saw sales of 50,946 units, up 23 percent YoY, as against 41,424 units last year.

With this, the company’s wholesales for the first three quarters of FY2026 stood at 771,350 units, up 18 percent YoY as against 654,965 units for the same period last year. Barring LCVs upto 2-tonne, all segments were in the green.

Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra, said, “Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year! The calendar year 2025 ended on a positive note, with Mahindra clocking its highest-ever volumes in both SUVs and LCVs (<3.5T) segments, a significant milestone for the company. In December, we achieved SUV sales of 50,946 units, a growth of 23 percent and LCV< 3.5T sales of 24,786 units, a growth of 34 percent. The total vehicle sales stand at 86,090 units, a 25 percent YoY growth.”

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Kia India, one of the leading carmakers in the country, has announced its wholesales for December 2025, selling 18,659 units, which marked a 105 percent YoY growth, as against 8,957 units sold last year.

The company attributed the performance on the back of its strong customer focus, along with improved consumer sentiments.

For CY2025, the wholesales came at 280,286 units, up 15 percent YoY, as against 245,000 units sold last year.

Atul Sood, Senior Vice-President Sales & Marketing, Kia India, said, “2025 was a year of consistent and sustainable growth for Kia India, driven by strategic product introductions like the Carens Clavis and Carens Clavis EV, trim optimization across key mass-selling models including the Seltos, Carens and Sonet; operational efficiencies, and continuous improvements across sales, service, and customer engagement. Supported by favourable macroeconomic conditions and government policies, including a consumer-friendly GST framework, these initiatives reinforced positive consumer sentiment.” He further added, “Looking ahead to 2026, Kia India remains focused on delivering value-led offerings and strengthening the brand ownership experience across its product portfolio to drive steady, sustainable growth in a dynamic market environment.”

During the year, the Sonet SUV crossed the 100,000-unit sales milestone for the second consecutive year.

The automaker has also expanded its network with a total of 821 touchpoints now live across 369 cities.

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Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kerala Grameena Bank to establish a vehicle financing partnership.

The agreement is designed to provide retail finance for new cars, pre-owned vehicles and commercial models. This collaboration aims to offer credit options to a wider customer base across Kerala, specifically targeting rural and semi-urban demographics.

The partnership integrates Maruti Suzuki’s dealership network with the bank's regional presence to provide finance solutions across the manufacturer's entire model range. The agreement seeks to assist first-time buyers and entrepreneurs by offering loan products for personal and commercial mobility.

Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India, said, “Our tie-up with Kerala Grameena Bank is an alliance which underscores our dedication to making car ownership simpler and more affordable for Indian customers. The Kerala market has a strong affection towards Maruti Suzuki vehicles and this strategic partnership will provide our customers with competitive, customer friendly financing options that improve the overall car buying experience. We stay committed to always delivering a wider range of customised finance solutions with a seamless customer journey.”

Vimala Vijaybhaskar, Chairperson, Kerala Grameena Bank, said, “We are pleased to partner with Maruti Suzuki India Limited to expand our retail car financing network across Kerala. By combining Maruti Suzuki’s strong dealership network with Kerala Grameena Bank’s deep grassroots presence, we will offer convenient, affordable, and digitally enabled car loan solutions to customers, especially in rural and semi-urban areas. This collaboration will help us reach first-time car buyers and small entrepreneurs, improve access to personal mobility, and support economic activity across the state, while reaffirming our commitment to inclusive and customer-centric banking.”

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Hyundai Motor India (HMIL), one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has launched its dedicated commercial mobility range – the Prime HB (hatchback) and Prime SD (sedan).

These models, the company said, are designed for fleet operators and taxi entrepreneurs, focusing on maintenance costs and fuel efficiency. Bookings have opened at Hyundai dealerships across India for a fee of INR 5,000.

The Prime range is powered by a 1.2L Kappa 4-cylinder engine available in petrol and CNG variants. The Prime SD delivers a claimed fuel efficiency of 28.40 km/kg, while the Prime HB achieves 27.32 km/kg. To comply with commercial regulations, the vehicles include a factory-fitted speed limiting function set to 80 kmph. Safety features provided as standard include six airbags, three-point seatbelts and rear parking sensors.

Interior specifications for the range include rear AC vents, steering wheel mounted audio controls and power windows. Hyundai Motor India is also offering an optional 9-inch infotainment system with a rear camera and a vehicle location tracking device equipped with four panic buttons. The Prime HB is priced from INR 599,900 and the Prime SD starts at INR 689,900.

Tarun Garg, Managing Director & CEO designate, Hyundai Motor India, said, “With the introduction of Prime HB and Prime SD, HMIL is proud to enter the commercial mobility space with products that are engineered for trust, reliability and good earning potential. Fleet operators and taxi drivers look for vehicles that deliver maximum uptime, predictable maintenance and low operating costs, and the Hyundai Prime range has been developed precisely with these priorities in mind. Backed by Hyundai’s extensive service network, attractive warranty, maintenance packages, low cost of ownership and flexible finance solutions, Prime HB and Prime SD will enable our commercial customers to enhance earnings while offering safe and comfortable mobility to passengers. This marks an important step in extending Hyundai’s promise of hassle-free ownership to the commercial segment as well.”

To support commercial ownership, Hyundai has introduced an extended warranty covering the fourth and fifth years or 180,000 km. The company estimates maintenance costs at INR 0.47 per kilometre. Finance options are available with repayment tenures extending up to 72 months to assist fleet expansion and first-time buyers.

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