# German luxury carmaker BMW is looking to double sales of its premium brand MINI in India this year.

*business · news · 2026-04-20 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- MINI plans to double its India sales in 2026 by expanding products and local manufacturing.
- The locally produced MINI Countryman will launch mid-2026 to improve accessibility and scale volumes.
- MINI will expand its retail network from 13 to 22 touchpoints, entering eight new Tier 2 cities by 2026.
- Petrol MINI models' sales share jumped from 61% to 70%, expected to rise further with local production.

**Companies:** BMW, MINI
**Countries:** India, Germany

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