Hyundai Motor Company commences automobile exports from Talegaon Plant via Mumbai Port
MUMBAI : In a significant boost to India’s automobile export landscape, Hyundai Motor Company has officially commenced automobile exports from its Talegaon manufacturing facility through Mumbai Port Authority, marking the company’s first-ever car export operations from the iconic Gateway Port of India.
The inaugural shipment was ceremonially flagged off in the presence of senior officials from Hyundai Motor India and Mumbai Port Authority, symbolizing the beginning of a new chapter in port-led automotive trade and logistics efficiency.
This strategic move aligns with India’s growing stature as a global automobile manufacturing and export hub. The Talegaon plant, equipped with advanced manufacturing capabilities and global quality standards, will now leverage Mumbai Port’s well-established maritime connectivity to serve key international markets.
Strengthening India’s Export Ecosystem
The commencement of exports from Mumbai Port underscores:
Enhanced port-manufacturer collaboration
Optimized supply chain efficiency
Reduced transit timelines for global shipments
Strengthening of Western India as a key automotive export corridor
Mumbai Port Authority has undertaken focused measures to streamline automobile handling infrastructure, improve cargo turnaround time, and ensure seamless roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) operations. The port’s strategic location, robust connectivity to industrial clusters, and modern cargo-handling systems make it a preferred gateway for automobile exports.
A Boost to ‘Make in India’
This development reinforces India’s “Make in India” vision by expanding global outreach for domestically manufactured vehicles. Hyundai’s decision to diversify export gateways further enhances resilience and flexibility in its logistics network while contributing to higher port throughput and trade volumes.
Officials highlighted that the collaboration is expected to generate additional economic activity, create employment opportunities across logistics and ancillary sectors, and strengthen India’s competitive positioning in the global automobile market.
Looking Ahead
With global demand for Indian-manufactured vehicles steadily rising, this milestone is expected to pave the way for increased export volumes in the coming months. The partnership between Hyundai Motor Company and Mumbai Port Authority represents a progressive step toward integrated port-led development and reinforces India’s maritime infrastructure as a catalyst for international trade growth.
