BMW Group India has reported its strongest-ever first-half sales performance, retailing 9,075 cars between January and June 2026, registering a 17 per cent year-on-year growth. The luxury carmaker also maintained its lead in the electric vehicle segment, with EV sales growing by 78 per cent during the same period.
BMW says demand for its long-wheelbase models continues to rise, with the range contributing 52 per cent of total sales.
Key highlights include:
MINI posted an impressive 70 per cent growth, selling 504 cars during the first half of the year.
Meanwhile, BMW Motorrad delivered 2,327 motorcycles, with strong demand for models such as:
BMW Group India launched 11 new products during the first half of 2026, including:
The company has also confirmed 14 more launches before the end of 2026.
BMW currently operates 100 touchpoints across 40 cities and plans to add 19 new outlets across 18 cities this year as part of its Retail.NEXT strategy aimed at enhancing the luxury ownership experience.
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BMW’s first-half performance highlights strong momentum across EVs, SUVs and premium long-wheelbase models. With a packed launch calendar and expanding retail footprint, the brand appears well-positioned to maintain its growth through the remainder of 2026, despite an increasingly competitive luxury car market.
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