MUMBAI: Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF), the CSR arm of Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), today announced CSR initiatives worth ₹56 crore in Maharashtra, reaffirming its commitment to inclusive and sustainable development. Launched by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri. Devendra Fadnavis, these programmes focus on environment, healthcare, road safety, and community welfare, marking a key milestone in Hyundai’s partnership with the state.

Commenting on the initiatives, Shri. Devendra Fadnavis, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, said, “The initiatives launched today by HMIF reflect a strong commitment to the people of Maharashtra. It re-emphasizes Hyundai’s role not just as a manufacturer, but as a responsible corporate citizen dedicated to social progress.”

Speaking on the occasion, Unsoo Kim, Managing Director, HMIL, said, “Guided by our global vision of ‘Progress for Humanity’, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in society by driving positive change and enabling communities to grow stronger and more sustainable. Maharashtra holds a very special significance for us, as we have always believed in creating shared value by going beyond business and investing in initiatives that directly touch people’s lives.”

The flagship project, IONIQ Forest, will be implemented at Dange Chowk in Pune and will transform the area into one of the state’s largest afforestation zones. With an investment of ₹32 crore, the initiative will plant one million native trees across 90.5 acres using the Miyawaki technique, reinforcing Hyundai’s nationwide greening efforts. To enhance road safety, under the Easy Roads Initiative, HMIF launched a ₹4 crore initiative to establish a Traffic Engineering Centre and an Organization Development Centre in Nagpur and Pune, supporting the Nagpur Traffic Police’s ‘My Road, My Friend’ campaign.

The Adhikaar Connect programme, announced in Nashik and Talegaon, will bridge the gaps in public welfare access through assistance in documentation and application processes while promoting digital and financial literacy in rural communities. Additionally, HMIF’s ongoing pan India programs will also deepen the community development efforts in Maharashtra like advancing healthcare access through Sparsh Sanjeevani Telemedicine Clinics and Mobile Medical Units, Cancer awareness and treatment support under Hope for Cancer, Center of Excellence to promote grassroots sport talents under Sports Lab, Financial grants for promotion of art and culture under Art for hope and Driver training and automotive trainings under Drive4Progress.

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Speaking on this coveted recognition, Chohee Park, Head of Department, HMIE Hyundai Advanced Design India said, “Through Hyundai Motor Company’s ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design language, Hyundai is recognized the world over for its breathtaking designs. Winning ‘India’s Best Design Projects Award’ is a key recognition of this design philosophy. The new Hyundai CRETA showcases a seamless fusion of contemporary aesthetic and modern technology, ensuring it is not just an SUV, but a visual masterpiece. With its rugged design lines and authoritative presence on the roads, the new Hyundai CRETA continues to captivate the senses and enthrall new-age customers.”

The new Hyundai CRETA is an all-rounder SUV that ticks all the right boxes. Its audacious design goes beyond mere style, combining bold aesthetics with functional practicality and a rich heritage. The refreshed design appeals to the growing popularity of SUVs, offering a distinctive and modern look. Inside, the Hyundai CRETA seamlessly blends practicality with a premium feel, using high-quality materials and a design focused on the Indian user experience. This facelift builds on the success of the Hyundai CRETA nameplate.

The new Hyundai CRETA continues to fulfill the dreams of those seeking a contemporary and adventurous SUV, thus making India ‘Live the SUV Life.’

Since 2015, ‘India’s Best Design Awards’ has established itself as a standard of excellence across diverse design categories including product design, communication design, digital design, spatial design, and more. These awards are a recognized symbol of accomplishment, shining the spotlight on exceptional design and showcasing brilliance in a highly competitive design landscape.

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• GDSI 2.0 focuses on the technological interface and enhanced customer experiences
• Kundan Hyundai (Pimpri Chinchwad), Modi Hyundai (Baner), and Kothari Hyundai (Kharadi) inaugurated with GDSI 2.0

PUNE: Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), today inaugurated three new dealer showrooms in Pune, Maharashtra in line with Hyundai Motor Company’s Global Dealership Space Identity (GDSI) 2.0 guidelines. Developed on the pillars of Modernity, Experience, Comfort, and Technology, the GDSI 2.0 brand identity brings in international standards to offer a digitally advanced, friendly and comfortable environment to customers at HMIL dealer showrooms. The new showrooms aim to leverage technology, and offer customers a delightful car buying experience.

The new [dealer showrooms]: Kundan Hyundai, Modi Hyundai and Kothari Hyundai in Pune, Maharashtra, have implemented GDSI 2.0 norms and were inaugurated today by Mr. Unsoo Kim, Managing Director, HMIL, Mr. Tarun Garg, Chief Operating Officer, HMIL, and Mr. J T Park, Executive Director, Sales and Marketing, HMIL.

The GDSI 2.0 concept includes several key features aimed at enhancing the customer experience including:

• A unique, distinct, and cozy welcome space for customers entering the showroom to make them feel extra special.
• A private and centrally located consultation space for personalized interactions will provide customers privacy during their purchase discussions.
• An exclusive zone for experiencing themed cars will allow customers to explore and engage with vehicles, offering a distinct and captivating way to discover the latest innovations and designs by Hyundai.
• Customized product experiences through a state-of-the-art 3D configurator will enable customers to electronically personalize their favourite Hyundai vehicle to mix and match accessories as per their own taste.

Commenting on the inauguration, Unsoo Kim, MD & CEO of Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), said, “We at HMIL, are proud to be able to provide global standards of dealership experience to our customers. Aligned with our Global vision of ‘Progress for Humanity’, the Global Dealership Space Identity 2.0, represents HMIL’s commitment to bring forth a valuable customer experience with the integration of technology and innovative practices. We are confident these new dealerships will create a lasting relationship with our customers and set new benchmarks in the automotive retail space.”

Expressing his thoughts, Tarun Garg, COO, of Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL), said, “We are thrilled to unveil three new dealer showrooms in Pune today with GDSI 2.0 guidelines. This innovative showroom concept reflects our understanding of customer needs and our dedication to exceeding their expectations. The new GDSI 2.0 showrooms will enhance transparency and delight customers with an exciting purchase experience, seamlessly from the digital space to physical showrooms. We further aim to upgrade more Hyundai showrooms to GDSI 2.0 brand identity as we move forward. We are confident that the new dealerships will further enhance customer engagement with our brand and our products.“

Aimed at offering state-of-the-art car buying experience to customers, the GDSI 2.0 showrooms are designed to match the changing customer aspirations. These modern showrooms are spacious and designed in a way to indulge customers in a friendly and warm environment. This transformation is built on continuous research, listening to customer voice and anticipating future trends.

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