Hyundai Motor Partners with IIM Trichy, MDI Gurgaon to Launch ‘ARISE Core Talent Program’

The program follows a two-phase structure, with Phase 1 conducted at IIM Tiruchirappalli and MDI Gurgaon, and Phase 2 scheduled for rollout in Q3 FY2026

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) announced launch of its ARISE Core Talent Program in partnership with two of India’s premier management institutions - Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli (IIM-T) and Management Development Institute (MDI) Gurgaon.

This flagship leadership development initiative aims to nurture and upskill potential high-performing HMIL employees for future leadership roles.

ARISE stands for Aspiring, Recognizing Individuals for Success and Excellence, and is designed to fast-track leadership readiness by combining academic excellence with business-aligned learning experiences.

Commenting on the launch of the program, Natwar Kadel, Vertical Head - Human Resources, HMIL, said, “We are proud to launch the ARISE Core Talent Program as part of our long-term investment in leadership development. HMIL’s partnership with IIM Tiruchirappalli and MDI Gurgaon is more than academic; it is a commitment to nurture talent with future-ready capabilities, strategic thinking, and a growth mindset. We believe our people are our strongest differentiator and ARISE is designed to unlock their full potential.”

The ARISE Core Talent Program has officially commenced, with employees actively engaged in Phase 1 across the campuses of IIM Tiruchirappalli and MDI Gurgaon. Structured as a two-phased initiative, the second phase is planned for rollout in Q3 FY2026.

Prof. Saravanan P, Dean - Corporate Relations & Faculty Affairs, IIM Tiruchirappalli, said, “Our academic engagement with Hyundai Motor India represents the intersection of industry relevance and intellectual rigor. The ARISE program is thoughtfully curated to instil both strategic depth and human-centred leadership. We look forward to enriching this journey through meaningful faculty interactions and transformative learning.”

Prof. Sumita Rai, Dean - Industry Connect, MDI Gurgaon, added, “We are delighted to collaborate with Hyundai Motor India on the ARISE program. This initiative reflects our shared belief in the power of purposeful learning and experiential development. Through MDI’s unique pedagogy, we aim to equip HMIL's emerging leaders with the insight, resilience and agility to thrive in a dynamic business ecosystem.”

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