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Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) will equip its domestic product line-up with AMARON's Made-in-India AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery technology. It will be used as an SLI (Starting, Lighting and Ignition) battery and will be procured under HMIL's existing procurement agreement with Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited (ARE&M), a comprehensive solutions provider in the energy and mobility space.

HMIL aims to equip its models with the indigenously manufactured AGM batteries in Q4 of FY 2024-2025, making it the first auto OEM in India to use localized AGM technology. The move is in-line with HMIL's dedicated efforts towards localization and introducing locally sourced innovative technologies for Indian customers.

Commenting on the announcement, Gopalakrishnan Chathapuram Sivaramakrishnan, Whole-time Director and Chief Manufacturing Officer - HMIL said, “At Hyundai Motor India Limited, adopting innovative technology to exceed the ever-evolving customer expectations has been our forte. HMIL is poised to become the first auto OEM in India to introduce indigenously manufactured AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) battery technology in its products, made by Amara Raja Energy & Mobility Limited. Besides, working with an Indian company for this world-class technology is a true testament to HMIL's commitment towards localization, well aligned with the Government of India's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.”

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The key equity barometer traded with limited losses in the mid-afternoon trade. The Nifty traded below the 24,650 mark. Auto shares declined after rising in the past two consecutive trading sessions.

At 14:27 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, declined 234.67 points or 0.29% to 81,474.45. The Nifty 50 index lost 75.75 points or 0.31% to 24,607.80.

The broader market outperformed the frontline indices. The S&P BSE Mid-Cap index rose 0.16% and the S&P BSE Small-Cap index rallied 0.32%.

The market breadth was positive. On the BSE, 2,209 shares rose and 1,823 shares fell. A total of 168 shares were unchanged.

Buzzing Index:

The Nifty Auto index fell 0.61% to 23,814.30. The index rose 0.25% in the past two consecutive trading sessions.

Samvardhana Motherson International (down 2.34%), Tata Motors (down 1.77%), Bosch (down 1.24%), Ashok Leyland (down 1.11%), Eicher Motors (down 1.07%), TVS Motor Company (down 0.91%), Bharat Forge (down 0.72%), Mahindra & Mahindra (down 0.46%), Hero MotoCorp (down 0.3%) and Maruti Suzuki India (down 0.25%) declined.

On the other hand, Balkrishna Industries (up 1.79%), Apollo Tyres (up 1.25%) and MRF (up 0.98%) edged higher.

Numbers to Track:

The yield on India's 10-year benchmark federal paper rose 1.48% to 6.840 as compared with the previous close of 6.740.

In the foreign exchange market, the rupee edged lower against the dollar. The partially convertible rupee was hovering at 84.7175, compared with its close of 84.6600 during the previous trading session.

MCX Gold futures for the 5 December 2024 settlement added 0.39% to Rs 76,919.

The US Dollar index (DXY), which tracks the greenback's value against a basket of currencies, was down 0.01% to 106.05.

The United States 10-year bond yield rose 0.34% to 4.163.

In the commodities market, Brent crude for the November 2024 settlement lost 88 cents or 1.24% to $72 a barrel.

Stocks in Spotlight:

Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) declined 1.74%. The company informed that it aims to install nearly 600 public EV fast charging stations across the country in the next 7 years.

Star Health and Allied Insurance Company dropped 4.23% after the company received show cause notice from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) for alleged violations of various IRDAI regulations and guidelines. The notice follows an inspection IRDAI conducted for the period from January 31, 2022 to February 11, 2022 and the observations it made pertaining to the company’s business and operational aspects.

Welspun Corp added 1.79% after the company received two large orders each for the supply of HSAW and HFIW-coated pipes for natural gas pipeline projects in the US.

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The auto manufacturer will have a network of 50 fast public charging stations by the end of December 2024. “This initiative underscores HMIL's commitment to fostering sustainable mobility and is poised to play a pivotal role in India's transition to cleaner energy,” stated Hyundai in an exchange filing.

To date, the company's charging network has facilitated approximately 50,000 charging sessions, dispensing over 7.30 lakh units of energy to more than 10,000 Hyundai and non-Hyundai EV customers.

HMIL has also signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu government to set up 100 EV charging stations across the state by 2027, promoting and accelerating the early adoption of green mobility in the state. Out of these, 10 stations will be operational within the calendar year 2024. All EV customers in Tamil Nadu can access these 24x7 charging stations conveniently through myHyundai app.

Currently, three charging stations are fully operational at Spencer Plaza and BSR Mall in Chennai, and Hotel Seasons in Tiruvannamalai. The remaining 7 charging stations will be fully operational shortly.

Jae Wan Ryu, function head - corporate planning, HMIL, said, “The EV market is expected to grow robustly by 2030. Studies conducted by HMIL have highlighted that customers are apprehensive about driving their EVs for long-distance commutes on highways due to a lack of charging infrastructure.

Keeping this in mind, HMIL has taken the initiative of installing fast EV chargers on key highways, in addition to major cities. With access to HMC's global EV and battery technology, HMIL is well-positioned to build a comprehensive EV ecosystem in India. We are actively investing in infrastructure to support the expected growth in demand for electric vehicles.

Hyundai Motor India is a part of the Hyundai Motor Group, which is the third largest auto original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in the world based on passenger vehicle sales in CY23. Manufactures and sells reliable, feature-rich, and innovative four-wheeler passenger vehicles backed by the latest technology. Additionally, parts such as transmissions and engines are also manufactured.

The car manufacturer’s consolidated net profit decreased 15.54% to Rs 1,375.47 crore on 7.5% slide in revenue from operations to Rs 17,260.38 crore in Q2 FY25 over Q2 FY24.

The scrip slipped 1.62% to currently trade at Rs 1,830.75 on the BSE.

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Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) aims to set up nearly 600 public EV fast charging stations across the country in the next 7 years. The company will have a network of 50 fast public charging stations by the end of December 2024. This ambitious initiative underscores HMIL's commitment to fostering sustainable mobility and is poised to play a pivotal role in India's transition to cleaner energy.

Commenting on the announcement, Jae Wan Ryu, Function Head - Corporate Planning, HMIL said, “The EV market is expected to grow robustly by 2030. Studies conducted by HMIL have highlighted that customers are apprehensive about driving their EVs for long-distance commutes on highways due to a lack of charging infrastructure. Keeping this in mind, HMIL has taken the initiative of installing fast EV chargers on key highways, in addition to major cities. With access to HMC's global EV and battery technology, HMIL is well-positioned to build a comprehensive EV ecosystem in India. We are actively investing in infrastructure to support the expected growth in demand for electric vehicles.

To date, HMIL's charging network has facilitated approximately 50,000 charging sessions, dispensing over 7.30 lakh units of energy to more than 10,000 Hyundai and non-Hyundai EV customers.

HMIL has also signed an MoU with the Tamil Nadu government to set up 100 EV charging stations across the state by 2027, promoting and accelerating the early adoption of green mobility in the state. Out of these, 10 stations will be operational within the Calendar Year 2024. All EV customers in Tamil Nadu can access these 24x7 charging stations conveniently through myHyundai app. Currently, three charging stations are fully operational at Spencer Plaza and BSR Mall in Chennai, and Hotel Seasons in Tiruvannamalai. The remaining 7 charging stations will be fully operational shortly.

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