Last updated: March 2026
Ownership: Foreign-owned (Kia India)
Confidence: High
India Impact: Low
Manufacturing: Partially in India
Equity Ownership
0%
Parent Company Country
South Korea
Manufacturing in India
20%
Revenue Retained in India
30%
Kia is a foreign-owned brand headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It was founded in 1944. The brand operates under Kia India. It is classified as a Foreign Multinational in India.
Many people think Kia is an Indian brand, but it is actually owned by Kia India.
Classified as Foreign-Controlled because it is owned by Kia India and headquartered in South Korea.
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Kia operates under Kia India.
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Kia is owned by Kia India.
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Kia India
Kia is a foreign-owned company operating in India.
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