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The Long Road to Luxury

Despite the near doubling of high-net-worth households in India over the past few years, India’s luxury car market remains niche. While GST cuts may provide a short-term boost, lasting growth will require deeper reforms in policy, infrastructure, and consumer mindset.

03 Oct 2025 | 7561 Views | By Prerna Lidhoo & Ketan Thakkar

When Sahil Chhabra, a first-generation business owner, walked into a BMW showroom in Gurugram last year, he thought he was finally about to tick a box off his wishlist. The 3 Series had been his college obsession - sleek, powerful and the ultimate badge of success. But as the weeks ...

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