Hyundai India calls for long-term policy to build advanced auto-tech exports

Hyundai Motor India MD Tarun Garg urged stable long-term policy and deeper domestic capability in semiconductors, EV batteries and power electronics, asking suppliers to raise R&D, patent and AI investment to reduce import dependence.

— Source publishedWed, 2 Sept, 2026, 15:55 IST·First seen Wed, 2 Sept, 2026, 16:10 IST·Source Business Standard · Companies

What happened

Hyundai Motor India CEO Tarun Garg urged stable long-term policy and domestic capability-building in semiconductors, EV batteries and power electronics. He

Key facts

  • USD 24 billion auto-component exports in 2025-26
  • USD 25.4 billion auto-component imports in 2025-26
  • USD 1.4 billion auto-component trade deficit
  • 66th ACMA Annual Session

Why this matters

Automakers and tier-one suppliers should prioritize partnerships or acquisitions that add domestic battery, chip-design, power-electronics and AI-enabled manufacturing capabilities before policy incentives and export demand accelerate competition.