Vahan Data Puts BMW at No.1 Spot In Indian Luxury Car Market in H1 2026 | Interview | Hardeep S Brar

BMW Group India posted its best-ever H1 performance in 2026, selling 10,043 units and retaining the No. 1 spot in India's luxury car market, growing 17% year-on-year, the fastest pace in the segment. In this conversation, we dig into the numbers behind the growth: rising EV penetration (now 26% of the portfolio), expansion into 10 new Tier-II and Tier-III cities, Mini's plan to double volumes this year, and why the 5 Series remains a bestseller. We also cover BMW's roadmap for H2 2026, 14 new launches including electric sedans, ICE SUVs, and special-edition Minis, supply chain disruptions from the West Asia crisis, upcoming E25 compliance, shifting diesel-to-EV demand, and a likely price hike later this year.