Chennai, Oct. 15 -- Passenger car makers Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) today announced appointment of Mr. Tarun Garg as the next Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company, subject to approval of shareholders, effective January 1, 2026.

This marks a significant milestone, as Mr. Garg becomes the first Indian national to take on this leadership role within HMIL, since the company's establishment 29 years ago.

At present, Mr. Garg serves as the Whole-time Director and COO of HMIL.

Following a smooth transition, the incumbent Managing Director, Mr. Unsoo Kim, will return to a strategic role at Hyundai Motor Company (HMC), South Korea.

This appointment reflects Hyundai's strong confidence in India's leadership capabil...