German luxurious automobile maker Audi plans to develop the market in India by bringing in additional merchandise and increasing the community throughout the nation, an official of Audi India mentioned on Friday.
Head of Audi India Balbir Singh Dhillon mentioned that the corporate, a part of the Volkswagen Group, presently assembles 4 inner combustion (IC) automobiles in India, two SUVs and two sedans.
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“To develop the market within the nation, we are going to carry in additional merchandise and in addition increase the community. We’ve presently 60 touchpoints throughout the nation”, Dhillon mentioned.
Audi India, the third largest luxurious automobile firm when it comes to gross sales, is having sufficient capability to satisfy the demand at its Aurangbad plant for the subsequent 5 years. These 4 fashions are assembled on the plant after bringing them in CKD kind. Different fashions are straight imported.
In 2021, the corporate offered 3293 automobiles, 101 % progress over 2020. Dhillon mentioned that the current battle in East Europe could disrupt the provision chain since many elements are sourced from Ukraine.
Dhillon mentioned we do not purpose to turn into primary in gross sales, however to chase a sustainable enterprise mannequin.
To a question, he mentioned the corporate had already launched 5 electrical autos (EV) in India. Dhillon added that the goal is that by 2025, 15 % of the corporate’s gross sales will likely be EVs Globally, Audi plans to cease gross sales of IC automobiles by 2033 and begin promoting all EV fashions.
He mentioned by 2026 onwards, all new technology automobiles will likely be electrical. Dhillon has additionally pitched for discount in import duties on EVs by the Indian authorities for 3 to 5 years. “If we get cheap volumes, we will begin meeting of EVs in India solely”, he added.
The corporate stopped promoting of diesel automobiles from April 2020. The corporate now’s promoting solely petrol and EVs.
