BMW Group India has overtaken Mercedes-Benz in the first quarter of 2026, signaling a shift in India’s luxury car market. While BMW led Q1 with higher registrations and strong EV growth, Mercedes-Benz retained its dominance for the full FY26, highlighting an increasingly competitive landscape driven by new launches

Ahead of Union Budget 2026, BMW has urged the Centre to retain the 5 per cent GST on electric vehicles, citing rising EV sales, high manufacturing costs, and the importance of keeping EVs affordable for consumers while supporting industry growth