By Dhwani Pandya MUMBAI (Reuters) -Hyundai Motor plans to use proceeds from a record $3.3 billion IPO of its Indian unit to enhance its research efforts and develop new cars, aspiring to transform the South Asian country into a manufacturing hub for emerging markets.

Hyundai Motor Co. is seeking to raise as much as $3.3 billion through an initial public offering of its Indian unit, people familiar with the matter said, kicking off the country’s biggest-ever listing.

Hyundai aims to raise $3.3 billion in its initial public offering of its India unit, reports said Tuesday, which would make it the country's biggest stock market debut.