New Delhi: Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has announced a historic leadership change, appointing Tarun Garg as the company’s next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026, pending shareholder approval. This marks the first time an Indian national will lead the South Korean auto giant’s Indian operations in its 29-year history.

Currently serving as Whole-time Director & Chief Operating Officer (COO) at HMIL, Mr. Garg will take over from Unsoo Kim, the incumbent MD, who will transition to a strategic role at Hyundai Motor Company (HMC), South Korea, following a seamless handover.

The move underscores Hyundai’s confidence in India’s leadership talent and the country’s growing strategic significance in the global automotive landscape. Mr. Garg’s elevatio

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