• Following the opening of the Integrated Research & Development Center in Hyderabad in early 2025, the company is developing a standalone Software Center in Bengaluru, renowned for its concentration of IT companies.
• Ensuring the recruitment of high-level local software talent to enhance the performance of its Indian R&D center, and opening a specialized branch aimed at diversifying and strengthening research and development operations.
• The Bengaluru branch will develop essential components customized for global customers, including infotainment systems.

On December 8, Hyundai Mobis announced the opening of a software research branch in Bengaluru, considered India’s technology capital. The company plans to operate this new unit as a division specializing in software research, alongside its integrated R&D center in Hyderabad, established in early 2025, pursuing a dual R&D strategy that reflects regional characteristics.

Located in the state of Karnataka, Bengaluru is home to a software ecosystem composed of global IT companies, startups, and research institutions. Hyundai Mobis reportedly chose Bengaluru, known for its excellent software development environment, after analyzing potential bases across India to meet the growing demand for software R&D.

The creation of this specialized research base, structured according to regional particularities, also aims to attract and retain top talent. In India, languages, cultures, and professional profiles vary widely between regions, directly influenced by local industrial dynamics. In this scenario, global automakers and automotive suppliers have expanded their presence by establishing branches in major Indian cities, reinforcing the competitiveness and diversity of the country’s R&D ecosystem.

The company also took into account the concentration of many Indian customers in Bengaluru. By operating a branch in the city, the company plans to increase its global competitiveness.

Hyundai Mobis plans to use the Bengaluru branch as a center specializing in infotainment software. With the Indian automotive market transitioning from compact vehicles to mid- and large-sized models, demand for advanced electronic components such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) is growing, driving the need for specialized software talent.

The new branch also allows Hyundai Mobis to adopt a more flexible local R&D strategy. The Integrated R&D Center in Hyderabad will continue to focus on establishing software strategies, collaborating with global research centers, and developing applications.  The Bengaluru branch will be responsible for hardware-related areas, such as structures that form the basis for implementing software functionality.

By expanding the scope of software development at these two centers, the company has established a platform development base capable of meeting the requirements of local global customers.

Increased global competitiveness

Hyundai Mobis has been strengthening its global competitiveness through the operation of strategic units, including factories and research centers, distributed throughout India. The company produces essential modules and components at its industrial hubs in Chennai and Anantapur, while the parts center in Gurugram ensures continuous supply for after-sales.

With its newly established branch in Bengaluru, Hyderabad leads software-focused activities, while Delhi and Chennai concentrate on quality operations and purchasing center activities, respectively.

At the same time, Hyundai Mobis is expanding and diversifying its global customer base in the country, with efforts aimed at expanding its order portfolio.

In Brazil, Hyundai Mobis does not yet have centers dedicated to software development, but continues to expand. The local operation focuses on solutions for the Brazilian market, with a team specialized in developing accessories and components that meet the needs of domestic customers. This strategy reinforces the company’s commitment to offering innovation and quality in all regions where it operates.

About Hyundai Mobis Brazil

Founded on July 1, 1977, Hyundai Mobis is a Hyundai Group company that manufactures automotive parts based in Seoul, South Korea. By offering high-quality products, technologies and services, Hyundai Mobis has strengthened its position in the automotive parts sector to become the sixth largest global automotive parts supplier by 2023. Hyundai Mobis currently has more than 30,000 employees, more than two-thirds of whom are based outside Korea, in subsidiaries around the world. In Brazil, Hyundai Mobis had its plant established in 2012 at the Piracicaba Automotive Park (SP), starting its activities in September of the same year. With over 600 employees, Hyundai Mobis has three operational units and one administrative unit in the country. Visit our institutional website (www.hyundaimobis.com.br) and our social networks: Facebook (www.facebook.com/hyundaimobis), Instagram (www.instagram.com/hyundaimobisbr), YouTube (www.youtube.com/@hyundaimobisbr) and LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/hyundai-mobis/).

About Hyundai Motor Brazil/Hyundai Motor Central & South Americas

Hyundai Motor Brazil has been present in the country since 2012, when it opened its plant in Piracicaba (SP). With 3,200 employees, it is responsible for manufacturing and marketing the HB20 family of compact vehicles and the Creta compact SUV. From Brazil, the brand coordinates commercial operations for the Central and South American region and exports to neighboring countries such as Argentina, Colombia, Paraguay and Uruguay. To find out more about Hyundai and its products in Brazil, visit www.hyundai.com.br. You can also follow the brand’s daily life on social media: Facebook (www.facebook.com/hyundaibr), Instagram (www.instagram.com/hyundaibr) and LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/hyundai-motor-brasil/mycompany), and on YouTube (www.youtube.com/hyundaibr).

About Hyundai Motor Company

Founded in 1967, Hyundai Motor Company is present in more than 200 countries with around 120,000employees dedicated to tackling mobility challenges around the world. Based on the brand vision “Progress for Humanity”, Hyundai Motor is accelerating its transformation into a provider of intelligent mobility solutions. The company invests in advanced technologies such as robotics and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) to bring revolutionary solutions, while seeking open innovation to develop future mobility services. In pursuit of a sustainable future for the world, Hyundai will continue its efforts to introduce zero-emission vehicles equipped with the latest electrification technology, leading the hydrogen fuel cell industry. More information about Hyundai Motor Company and its products can be found at worldwide.hyundai.com or globalpr.hyundai.com.