Kia India Achieves 12.7 Percent Growth in H1 2025 with 142,139 Dispatches

Carens Clavis gains strong traction and exports from Anantapur base remain steady as Kia prepares to launch its first India-made electric vehicle

Kia India reported dispatches of 142,139 vehicles in the first half of 2025, up 12.7 percent from 126,137 units during the same stretch of the previous year, according to its official communication. This performance reflects continued demand for its mass-premium product line.
The Carens Clavis, recently introduced as a more feature-rich variant of its established MPV, has played a pivotal role in driving growth. Kia describes the model as delivering improved comfort and safety, an attribute that resonates with family-oriented consumers seeking a blend of premium features and utility.

Additionally, 11,813 ‘Made-in-India’ units were dispatched to international markets during H1 2025. These shipments were processed through Kia’s Anantapur production facility in Andhra Pradesh, which has been operational since August 2019 under an MoU with the state government. With a nameplate capacity of 300,000 units annually and eight models under production, including global offerings like the EV6 and EV9, it is a strategic export hub for the brand.

Delivering an update to stakeholders, Mr Joonsu Cho, Chief Sales Officer, Kia India said the performance underscores product relevance and operational stability in a dynamic market environment. He noted that the response to Carens Clavis has validated Kia’s strategy and added that the brand will introduce its first India-made electric vehicle later this month. He emphasized that this move aligns with shifting consumer preferences towards sustainable personal mobility.

From inception in 2019, the Anantapur plant has dispatched close to 1.5 million vehicles, with 1.2 million units sold domestically and approximately 367,000 units exported globally. Consumer support is reflected in Kia’s broad network, comprising 744 dealer outlets across 329 cities, and over 450,000 connected cars registered on Indian roads.
The upcoming India-made electric vehicle, based on the Carens platform, is expected to broaden Kia’s reach into the EV segment. It represents the next stage in Kia’s brand promise of Movement That Inspires, reinforcing both local innovation and environmental consciousness.

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