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West Asia tensions fuel BMW's record EV sales surge in India After tensions in West Asia rattled global oil markets, India's luxury carmakers are seeing an unexpected beneficiary, electric vehicles. BMW Group India says the ongoing geopolitical turmoil is driving a measurable shift in buyer sentiment towards EVs, and the numbers are backing it up. BMW Group India posted its highest-ever first-quarter sales in 2026, selling 4,567 cars between January and March, up 17 per cent year-on-year. But the headline number that turned heads was a staggering 83 per cent jump in electric vehicle sales, 1,185 BMW and MINI EVs sold in just three months. Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India, was candid about what is driving buyers to go electric. "There is news of an oil crisis and an increase in crude prices. For the time being, the government is holding on to fuel prices -- but I am sure after elections are over, the prices are going to go up. A lot of customers are aware of that and they are apprehensive. And hence there is a lot of shift towards electric vehicles," he told ANI on Wednesday. Brar's remarks come at a time when the West Asia conflict has kept crude oil price…

BMW Group India Q1 sales rise 17% to 4,567 units; EVs contribute 26% as ... ADVERTISEMENT BMW Group India reported a 17% year-on-year (YoY) increase in car sales to 4,567 units in the first quarter of calendar year 2026, signalling relatively stronger traction compared to the broader luxury car market, which continues to see moderate growth amid macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds. “BMW Group India has entered 2026 in an extremely strong position. We have achieved our highest-ever Q1 sales, registering solid double-digit growth, despite macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds,” said Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India. The growth was led by continued demand for electric vehicles (EVs), Sports Activity Vehicles (SAVs) and long wheelbase models, reflecting evolving consumer preferences in India’s premium automotive segment. The performance also places India among the faster-growing markets for BMW Group globally. Electric vehicles remained a key contributor to volumes during the quarter. BMW and MINI together sold 1,185 EVs, up 83% YoY, with EVs accounting for 26% of total sales. This translates into roughly one in four vehicles sold by the group in Indi…

BMW Group India Achieves Record Sales In 2025, Delivering 18,001 Cars Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email BMW Group India had a successful year in 2025, selling a record 18,001 cars, marking a 14% increase compared to the previous year. The sales figures surpassed the growth rate of India’s luxury car segment, indicating a strong demand for BMW and MINI vehicles in a competitive market. BMW accounted for 17,271 units of the total sales, while MINI contributed 730 cars to the figures. In 2025, BMW Motorrad, the company’s motorcycle division, also performed well by delivering 5,841 motorcycles. The last quarter of the year was particularly impressive for BMW Group India, with car sales reaching 6,023 units, showing a 17% growth from the same period in the previous year. BMW Group India’s consistent performance over the past four years has been attributed to strong brand loyalty and an increasing interest among Indian luxury car buyers. The company reported record sales every month and quarter in 2025, consistently outperforming the overall luxury car segment. Additionally, the sales of electric vehicles (EVs) saw a significant increase, with 3,753 units sold in 2025, mar…

BMW Group India posts record H1 sales - Industrial Economist Sign in Welcome! Log into your account Forgot your password? Get help Password recovery Recover your password A password will be e-mailed to you. Balachandar Gangadharan July 3, 2025 BMW Group India posts record H1 sales German luxury carmaker BMW Group India has reported its highest-ever half-yearly car deliveries, with a 10% year-on-year growth in the first half of 2025. The company sold a total of 7,774 BMW and MINI vehicles between January and June, buoyed by strong momentum in the second quarter (April–June). The Group also delivered 2,569 motorcycles under its BMW Motorrad brand during the same period. Mobility Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Listen to this article The company said each month in Q2 (April–June) registered record-breaking sales, driven by sustained demand for electric vehicles (EVs), long wheelbase models, and sports activity vehicles (SAVs). “BMW Group India is on a fast track, continuing to unfold new opportunities in the luxury segment,” said Vikram Pawah, President and CEO of BMW Group India. “We are changing the game with our thrust on electric mobility and redefining the customer exp…

BMW Group India 2025 Sales: Cars, Motorcycles, EV Volumes Home Car News BMW MINI, BMW, Motorrad Volumes - BMW India 2025 Sales Growth MINI, BMW, Motorrad Volumes – BMW India 2025 Sales Growth Nabanita Singha Roy January 9, 2026 Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India BMW Group India 2025 Car Sales Reach 18,001 Units BMW Group India reports total car sales reached 18,001 units for 2025. Year-on-year growth stood at 14 percent. Sales for the marquee yet again crossed highest-ever annual car volume. Average luxury segment growth was referenced for comparison. Brand-wise reporting separates BMW, MINI, and BMW Motorrad volumes. BMW car sales reached 17,271 units in 2025. MINI contributed 730 car units. BMW Motorrad delivered 5,841 motorcycles. CY 2025 – BMW Group India Sales BMW Group India Q4 2025 Car Sales at 6,023 Units Quarterly reporting highlights the October to December 2025 period. Q4 car sales totalled 6,023 units. Year-on-year Q4 growth measured 17 percent. This quarter recorded the highest Q4 volume to date. Seasonal demand patterns aligned with festive purchasing cycles. Multi-year tracking shows repeated record-setting volumes. Annual sales reached a highest…

BMW Group India continues its trailblazing performance Highest-ever ... Gurugram, Haryana, 08 January, 2025:• Highest-ever BMW sales of 15,012 units with +13% growth.• MINI delivers 709 units.• BMW Motorrad sells 8,301 units.• Highest-ever Quarter 4 and December sales for BMW.• BMW Luxury Class defines forwardism: Highest-ever BMW Luxury Class deliveries till date (7,i7,X7,XM). BMW 7 Series leads in its segment in India. BMW X7 leads in Luxury Class sales.• Dominance in electric luxury car sales in India, third year in a row. BMW iX is the most sold luxury EV. BMW i7 is the largest selling EV in its class.• Sports Activity Vehicles accelerate ahead with +16% growth. BMW X5 posts highest annual sales. BMW X1 leads as highest-selling SAV.• BMW 3 Series thrills as the highest-selling sedan.Writing a new chapter of success, BMW Group India has achieved its best-ever annual car deliveries with 11% growth. The company delivered 15,721 cars (BMW and MINI) and 8,301 motorcycles (BMW Motorrad) between January – December 2024. BMW sold 15,012 units and MINI 709 units.BMW sales clocked the highest Q4 (4,958 units | +15%) and highest December sales as well (2,244 units | +17%).Mr. Vikram Pawa…

Best-ever sales fuelled by unabated growth: BMW Group India posts best ... Richa SharmaBMW GroupTel: +91-124-4566-655send an e-mail Richa SharmaBMW Group Gurugram. Revving up its fast-paced performance for 2025, BMW Group India posted highest-ever car sales in first nine months of the calendar year (January – September). The company sold 11,978 cars and 3,976 motorcycles. BMW sold 11,510 units and MINI 468 units. The third quarter (July – September) was exceptional as BMW Group India achieved highest-ever Q3 sales, displaying growth of +21% year on year (y-o-y). The company also saw best-ever September sales, driven by positive effects of new GST pricing and intense festive season demand. Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India said, “BMW Group India has continuously succeeded in attaining high growth throughout 2025. The highest-ever sales in first nine months as well as in the third quarter reflect our unparalleled focus on customer centricity. The strong product offensive coupled with excellent aftersales services, personalised brand engagements and financial offers have spurred demand significantly. Our long-term strategy is a…

BMW Group India Posts Record Car Sales of 18,001 Units in 2025 Automobile Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest WhatsApp NEW DELHI — BMW Group India delivered its strongest annual performance on record in 2025, posting car sales of 18,001 units, a 14 per cent year-on-year increase that outpaced growth in India’s luxury car market. The performance reflected sustained demand for BMW and MINI vehicles despite a competitive and challenging market environment. Of the total cars sold during the year, BMW models accounted for 17,271 units, while MINI contributed 730 units, the company said. BMW Motorrad also reported deliveries of 5,841 motorcycles in 2025, adding to the group’s overall performance in the Indian market. The company recorded its highest-ever quarterly sales in the October–December period, with fourth-quarter car sales reaching 6,023 units, up 17 per cent from the same period a year earlier. BMW Group India said it has now achieved record sales for four consecutive years, supported by strong brand loyalty and rising aspiration among luxury car buyers in India. The company said every month and quarter in 2025 marked its best-ever sales performance, with growth consistently exc…

BMW Group India achieves record-breaking sales of 18,001 units in 2025 BMW Group India achieves record-breaking sales of 18,001 units in 2025 Gurugram (Haryana) [India], January 8 (ANI): BMW Group India has once again posted its highest-ever annual car sales, registering consistently high performance in a dynamic business environment. The company sold 18,001 cars in calendar year 2025, achieving high growth of +14% year-on-year (YoY). BMW delivered 17,271 units and MINI 730 units. BMW Motorrad delivered 5,841 motorcycles in 2025, according to an official release. Reinforcing strong fundamentals and high brand admiration among Indian consumers, BMW Group India has been consistently delivering double-digit growth and highest-ever sales for the last four years. In 2025, every month and every quarter stood out with the highest-ever sales performance, with quarterly growth rates higher than that of the average luxury segment in India. Quarter 4 (Oct - Dec) car sales were at an all-time high of 6,023 units with +17% growth YoY. Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India, said, '2025 has been a recordbreaking year for BMW Group India with the highest-ever sales till date. We …

West Asia conflict fuelling EV shift in India, says CEO, BMW Group India BMW Group India says the ongoing geopolitical turmoil is driving a measurable shift in buyer sentiment towards EVs, and the numbers are backing it up. BMW Group India posted its highest-ever first-quarter sales in 2026, selling 4,567 cars between January and March, up 17 per cent year-on-year. But the headline number that turned heads was a staggering 83 per cent jump in electric vehicle sales, 1,185 BMW and MINI EVs sold in just three months. Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India, was candid about what is driving buyers to go electric. "There is news of an oil crisis and an increase in crude prices. For the time being, the government is holding on to fuel prices -- but I am sure after elections are over, the prices are going to go up. A lot of customers are aware of that and they are apprehensive. And hence there is a lot of shift towards electric vehicles," he told ANI on Wednesday. Brar's remarks come at a time when the West Asia conflict has kept crude oil prices volatile and jittery. While the Indian government has so far absorbed the pressure and held retail fuel prices steady, cons…

EV demand rises over fuel price hike concern due to West Asia war: BMW ... ANI West Asia conflict fuelling EV shift in India, says CEO, BMW Group India New Delhi: The war in West Asia is aiding demand for luxury electric vehicles driven by concerns over fuel prices among customers, BMW Group India President and CEO Hardeep Singh Brar said on Wednesday. The German luxury carmaker has increased its EV sales in India to 26 per cent of its overall sales in the first quarter of 2026 as compared to 21 per cent in the year-ago period, Brar told PTI. BMW Group India posted its highest-ever Q1 car sales, with 4,567 units in the first quarter of 2026, at a growth of 17 per cent year-on-year. EV calculator How much will I save if I choose an electric vehicle? SELECT vehicle type Calculate Explaining the growth drivers, he said apart from new product launches, "because of the ongoing geopolitics and geo-economic issues which are going on globally, there was a lot of discussion on crude oil prices going up as a result of this, lot of sentiments in terms of fuel prices going up in India... So that brought in a lot of focus on electric vehicles". Also Read: BS-VII likely from 2027; stricter emis…