Who is Tarun Garg? First Indian chief to head auto giant Hyundai Motor India — Here's what you should know

South Korean automotive giant, Hyundai Motor's India arm, on 1 January 2026, announced that Tarun Garg is taking charge as the first Indian to hold the designation of Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in the company.In the BSE filing, Hyundai Motor India said that this is the first time in 29 years, the automaker has appointed an Indian national as the head of its country operations, in an effort to lead the second phase of growth in India. “Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) today an ...