Over the years, India saw a rapid growth in its automobile industry as the companies continued manufacturing sturdy, high performing, and technologically superior vehicles that perfectly fulfilled the requirements of common people. The industry now ranks as the 4th largest automobile market in the world.
With the improving lifestyle and growing population in India, the demand for cars has increased massively. This resulted in more manufacturing and sales with car companies coming up with better and more innovative designs while boosting the profits of the automotive industry.
This post enlists 10 automobile companies in India that have greatly impacted the car industry.
Mahindra & Mahindra
About: Mahindra & Mahindra is a part of the Indian conglomerate Mahindra Group. It is one of the largest automobile companies in India founded in 1945 by J.C. Mahindra, K.C. Mahindra, and M.G. Muhammad. Headquartered in Mumbai, the company is the largest tractor manufacturers of the world. They are known for their durable design and superior performance. During the financial year 2017-2018, the company manufactured 242,365 vehicles.
Popular Models: Bolero, Scorpio, Xylo, Verito, Thar
Market Cap: 34,921.28 Cr INR
Address: 5th floor, Mahindra Towers,
G.M. Bhosale Marg, Worli,
Mumbai – 400018
Email: group.communications@mahindra.com
Website: http://www.mahindra.com/
Ford India
About: Headquartered in Chennai, Ford India was established in 1995 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of American auto company, Ford Motors. The company holds the sixth position in the Indian automobile market with the production of 87,587 vehicles during the financial year 2017-2018. Ford produces one of the best kinds of SUVs of India.
Popular Models: Endeavour, Figo, Aspire
Address: Ford India Private Limited,
S.P. Koil Post,
Chengalpattu – 603204,
Tamil Nadu
Email: custmail@ford.com
Website: http://india.ford.com/
Honda Cars India
About: A wholly-owned subsidiary of Japan’s Honda Motor, Honda Cars India was incorporated in 1995 as Honda Siel Cars with its headquarters in Greater Noida. Using extremely advanced technology, the company is well known for manufacturing environment-friendly vehicles. Approximately 178,755 vehicles were produced during the financial year 2017-2018.
Popular Models: Honda City, Honda Accord, Honda Jazz, Honda Brio
Address: Plot No. A-1, Sector 40/41,
Surajpur – Kasna Road,
Gautam Buddha Nagar,
Greater Noida – 201306
Email: customer_relations@hondacarindia.com
Website: http://hondacarindia.com/
Maruti Suzuki India
About: Maruti Suzuki India is a joint venture between Maruti Udyog and Japan’s Suzuki Motors Corporation. Formerly known as Maruti Udyog, the company was founded by the government of India in 1981. It is the largest automobile company in India that has been in operation since 1983. It manufactured over 1.6 million vehicles for the domestic and foreign market and is recognized for developing the technology to produce international standard cars for the Indian market.
Popular Models: Swift, Alto, Celerio, Baleno, Ciaz
Market Cap: 121,183.95 Cr INR
Address: 1, Nelson Mandela Road,
Vasant Kunj,
New Delhi – 110070
Email: contact@maruti.co.in
Website: http://www.marutisuzuki.com/
Hyundai Motor India
About: Hyundai Motor India, the subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company of South Korea was incorporated in 1996 with its headquarters in Chennai. Currently, it ranks second among the top automobile companies in India. The company manufactures vehicles for both the domestic and international market with its presence across 92 countries. Seon Seob Kim is the current CEO of Hyundai. The company accounts for the production of about 527,320 cars in the financial year 2017-2018.
Popular Models: Eon, Xcent, i10 and i10 Grand, Verna, Elantra
Address: Plot No. 5, 2nd & 6th Floor,
Corporate One Baani Building,
Jasola Vihar,
New Delhi – 110025
Email: crsales@hmil.net
crservice@hmil.net
Website: http://www.hyundai.co.in/
Toyota Kirloskar Motor
About: Toyota Kirloskar was incorporated in 1997 as a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation of Japan. A joint venture between Toyota Motors of Japan and Kirloskar Group of India, the company has its headquarters in Bangalore. It is one of the extremely popular auto companies in India that also exports vehicles to the foreign market. It manufactured about 139,566 vehicles for the financial year 2017-2018.
Popular Models: Toyota Camry, Toyota Innova Crysta, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Etios
Address: No. 24, 10th Floor,
Canerra Block,
Vittal Mallya Road,
Bangalore – 560001
Email: voc@toyota-kirloskar.co.in
Website: http://www.toyotabharat.com/
Tata Motors
About: Founded by J.R.D. Tata in 1945, Tata Motors is headquartered in Mumbai. The current Chairman of the company is Natarajan Chandrasekaran. It is the leading car manufacturing company in Asia and is positioned among the top 10 automobile companies in India. The company is renowned for manufacturing commercial and commuter automobiles including military vehicles, trucks, passenger buses, vans, and cars. It produced approximately 191,107 units for the fiscal year 2017-2018.
Popular Models: Zest, Hexa, Safari, Sumo
Market Cap: 20,170.99 Cr INR
Address: Tata Motors Ltd.
4th Floor, Ahura Centre,
82 Mahakali Caves Road,
MIDC, Andheri East,
Mumbai – 400093
Email: customercare@tatamotors.com
cac@tatamotors.com
Website: http://www.tatamotors.com/
Renault India
About: Renault India was incorporated in 2005 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the French multinational automobile manufacturer, Renault S.A. With its headquarters in Chennai, the current Managing Director of Renault India is Venkatram Mamillapalle.
Renault is known to manufacture premium sedans and SUVs. Duster is an extremely popular product by Renault which is appreciated for its design and features.
Popular Models: Duster, Triber, Lodgy, Kwid, Captur
Address: ASV Ramana Towers #37-38,
4th Floor, Venkatanarayana Road,
- Nagar,
Chennai – 600017
Email: customer@renault.com
Website: https://www.renault.co.in/
Nissan Motor India
About: Incorporated in 2005 as a subsidiary of Japan’s Nissan Motor Company, Nissan Motor India has its headquarters in Chennai. The company is popular for manufacturing sturdy bodied vehicles with advanced engines.
Popular Models: Nissan Micra, Nissan Frontrunner, Nissan GT-R
Market Cap: 13.236B INR
Address: 5th Floor, ASV Ramana Towers,
52 Venkatnarayana Road,
T.Nagar,
Chennai – 600017
Email: customercare.nissan@email.nissan.in
Website: https://www.nissan.in/
Hero MotoCorp
About: Hero Motocorp Ltd., formerly Hero Honda, was established by Dr Brijmohan Lall Munjal Ji in 1984 with its headquarters in New Delhi. Hero MotoCorp is most famous for its low cost and fuel-efficient motorcycles and scooters. The current CEO, MD, and Chairman of the company is Pawan Munjal.
Popular Models: Hero Super Splendor, Hero Passion Pro 110, Hero HF Delux
Market Cap: 39,835.02 Cr INR
Address: 1 Nelson Mandela Road,
Vasant Kunj – Phase II,
New Delhi – 110070
Contact: 1800 266 0018
Website: https://www.heromotocorp.com/en-in/
