# BMW has now climbed to the top spot for the January to March 2026 period.

*business · news · 2026-04-06 · The Financial Express*

## Key points

- BMW Group India surpassed Mercedes-Benz India in Q1 2026 luxury car registrations.
- BMW registered 4,944 cars in Q1 2026, an 11% year-on-year growth over last year.
- BMW led the luxury electric vehicle segment with 1,047 registrations and 47% growth in Q1 2026.
- Despite BMW's Q1 lead, Mercedes-Benz remained the top-selling luxury brand for the full FY26.
- BMW's recent gains are attributed to new launches and expansion into emerging Indian cities.

**Companies:** BMW Group India, Mercedes-Benz India
**Countries:** India

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