The automobile industry in India has grown rapidly in recent years, manufacturing over 11 million vehicles annually and exporting about 1.5 million vehicles. The top automobile companies in India are Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor India, and Tata Motors. Maruti Suzuki has led the industry for many years since starting in 1981, popularizing models like the Maruti 800. Hyundai Motor India was established in 1998 as a subsidiary of the Korean company and has captured market share with vehicles like the Santro. Tata Motors holds the third position and leads in commercial vehicles and certain luxury and multi-utility segments.