Audi is loving the attention its getting in India, and this is how it plans to reciprocate
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German luxury carmaker Audi is set to announce a major investment for the Indian market in 3-4 months to expand business and double sales to 20,000 units by 2018.
"An internal discussion is going on toinvest in India for the expansion of our capacities. The detailed announcement will be made in the next three to four months," Audi India Head Joe King said today.
When asked about the quantum of investment, he refused to divulge, but said that "this is going to be a major investment by the company".
Asked if Audi India will be setting up a new facility or expanding capacities at the existing plant ofVolkswagen Group company Skoda in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, King said: "It can be anything."
Audi currently has an installed capacity to produce 14,000 units annually on a single shift basis in India.
He said the company is looking for a long-term strategy for the Indian market and hopes to maintain its leadership position in the luxury car segment.
"Conservatively, we should cross 20,000 units sales mark by 2018. It can be done before also. We are confident of retaining the leadership position till then," King said.
Audi had sold 10,851 units in 2014 and remained the largest luxury carmaker for the second consecutive year.
"Currently, 96 per cent of our sales are assembled in India. This helps us in offering products at a competitive prices. Because of this, we have been able to capture amarket share of 34 per cent in the luxury segment and we will maintain this in future," King said.
The market share that the company enjoys in India is the highest for Audi across all its operations in the world, he added.
"Last year, the luxury car market grew by 3 per cent, but we grew by 9 per cent," he added.
King said there has been some positive momentum seen in the market after the new government came to the power at the Centre and the company hopes that this will continue for some time in future.
Yesterday, the company entered the North Eastern market by opening its first dealership in Guwahati, which is expected to sell 150-200 units in the first year.
Yesterday, King had said Audi India is targeting 2,500- 3,000 units this year in West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odhisa and North East.
Earlier this month, the company had stated that it was focusing on long-term sustainability of its business in India while maintaining the top slot.
"The important part is the foundation that we are building to ensure long-term leadership of Audi in India and not just rather looking at monthly volumes and competition," Member of the Board of Management of Audi AGLuca de Meo had earlier said.
The maker of popular brands like sports utility vehicles Q3, Q5 and sedan A3 also wants to maintain a bigger presence in the premium luxury segment.
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"An internal discussion is going on to
When asked about the quantum of investment, he refused to divulge, but said that "this is going to be a major investment by the company".
Asked if Audi India will be setting up a new facility or expanding capacities at the existing plant of
Audi currently has an installed capacity to produce 14,000 units annually on a single shift basis in India.
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"Conservatively, we should cross 20,000 units sales mark by 2018. It can be done before also. We are confident of retaining the leadership position till then," King said.
Audi had sold 10,851 units in 2014 and remained the largest luxury carmaker for the second consecutive year.
"Currently, 96 per cent of our sales are assembled in India. This helps us in offering products at a competitive prices. Because of this, we have been able to capture a
The market share that the company enjoys in India is the highest for Audi across all its operations in the world, he added.
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King said the company is looking to increase its sales by 10-15 per cent during 2015. "Last year, the luxury car market grew by 3 per cent, but we grew by 9 per cent," he added.
King said there has been some positive momentum seen in the market after the new government came to the power at the Centre and the company hopes that this will continue for some time in future.
Yesterday, the company entered the North Eastern market by opening its first dealership in Guwahati, which is expected to sell 150-200 units in the first year.
Yesterday, King had said Audi India is targeting 2,500- 3,000 units this year in West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odhisa and North East.
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Earlier this month, the company had stated that it was focusing on long-term sustainability of its business in India while maintaining the top slot.
"The important part is the foundation that we are building to ensure long-term leadership of Audi in India and not just rather looking at monthly volumes and competition," Member of the Board of Management of Audi AG
The maker of popular brands like sports utility vehicles Q3, Q5 and sedan A3 also wants to maintain a bigger presence in the premium luxury segment.
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