Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has once again been recognised as a ‘Top Employer 2026’ in India by the Top Employers Institute, marking its third consecutive year receiving this prestigious certification. Improving upon its 2025 performance, HMIL secured the 4th position nationally, underscoring its continued commitment to building a high-performance, inclusive and future-ready workplace through progressive, people-centric HR practices.
The certification is based on the Top Employers Institute’s comprehensive HR Best Practices Survey, which assesses organisations across six core domains and 20 key topics. These include People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), and Employee Wellbeing, offering a robust global benchmark for excellence in people practices.
Commenting on this prestigious recognition, Mr. Tarun Garg, MD & CEO – HMIL said, “Hyundai Motor India is deeply honoured to be recognized as a Top Employer in India for the third consecutive year, ranking 1st in the automobile sector and 4th across all industries in 2026. This distinction reflects our ‘People First’ philosophy and underscores our commitment to building a future‑ready and inclusive workplace, where people are empowered through equal opportunities, continuous capability development and a culture built on trust and high performance. It stands as a testament to the strength of our people and the values that drive Hyundai’s vision of Progress for Humanity.”
Commending HMIL on this achievement, Adrian Seligman, CEO – Top Employers Institute, said, “Achieving a Country Top Employer Certification for 2026 reflects Hyundai Motor India Limited’s dedication to building an outstanding workplace that enables sustained business performance. Their strong alignment between people strategy and organizational goals, combined with a commitment to continuous improvement, demonstrates the impact of their transformative practices. We are proud to recognize Hyundai Motor India Limited for their meaningful contribution to a better world of work in India.”
This recognition reaffirms HMIL’s dedication to nurturing talent, enabling continuous learning and fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported and empowered to contribute meaningfully to the organization’s vision and growth journey.
Top Employers Institute is the global authority on recognizing excellence in people practices. Through its certification program, organizations worldwide are assessed, validated and recognized as employers of choice, helping to accelerate people practices and enrich the world of work.
