In a statement, the company said it aims to create employment opportunities not only within the state but also across India and global markets by exposing them to next-gen skills such as advanced training in EVs, hydrogen mobility, robotics, automation, AI-enabled manufacturing and smart manufacturing technologies.
Tamil Nadu government has assured that it will actively partner with HMIL for the operational success of this initiative by bringing partnership with ITIs, polytechnics, engineering colleges and skill development institutions across Tamil Nadu, it said.
The collaboration will also focus on youth being imparted workplace communication skills including language skills, enabling greater mobility in employment opportunities, the company said.
The initiative recognizes that Tamil Nadu’s greatest strength is its talented youth and HMIL aims to harness this talent pool in partnership with the state government.
“HMIL’s initiatives will strengthen Tamil Nadu’s leadership in sustainable mobility and automotive excellence, while also accelerating skill development to foster a future-ready workforce,” Tarun Garg, MD & CEO – HMIL, said in a statement.
Hyundai Motor also reaffirmed its longstanding partnership with the Tamil Nadu government and committed to making the state its ‘Flagship EV Hub for India.’
We will roll out two new models from the Chennai facility, including our first mass-market dedicated EV within this year, marking a significant step towards accelerating EV adoption and building a strong EV ecosystem, Garg said.
Alongside, advancing EV localization, we are equally focused on developing a future-ready skilled workforce, enabling talent to support future automotive technologies, he added.
Garg also noted that Hyundai has so far exported over 3.9 million vehicles made in Tamil Nadu to more than 150 countries.
Hyundai said it has established Tamil Nadu’s first battery sub-assembly plant for EV powertrains and is actively localizing power electronics and other key components, contributing to the state’s ambition of becoming a leading EV manufacturing hub.
The company has established a DC fast EV charging ecosystem in Tamil Nadu with 39 stations and 78 charging points.
Hyundai said it is well positioned to further expand coverage across all major cities and highways over the next 2–3 years, in line with its plans to broaden affordable EV offerings in India.
The company said it is committed to enhancing localization across both EV and ICE manufacturing operations and plans to increase localisation levels from the current 82 per cent to 90 per cent over next five to six years.
Hyundai also aims to enhance purchasing value from Tamil Nadu based suppliers by approximately Rs 4,000 crore, which is expected to create around 2,000 additional jobs in the state over the next five to six years.
These efforts will significantly strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities while reducing dependence on imports, it said.
Hyundai reaffirmed its continued investment of over Rs 26,000 crore in Tamil Nadu over the period of 2023 to 2032, which is a part of the Rs 45,000 crore investment plan announced earlier.
