India’s Car Imports Jump 129% in FY26; China Leads Ahead of Germany and Japan

India's car imports have seen a significant increase of 129% in FY26, with a total of 45,465 units entering the country. The value of these imports rose by 38% to ₹8,610 crore. The top three countries supplying cars to India are China, Germany, and Japan, which together accounted for over 60% of the country's car-import bill. China's share was the largest, at 22.1%, followed closely by Germany and Japan at 19.2% each. In terms of dimensions, engine outputs, and prices, the article does not provide any specific information about the imported cars. However, it does mention that the imported cars are mostly low-volume, global models, including luxury and electric vehicles. The imported cars are mostly Completely Built Units (CBUs), which are assembled in the country of origin and then shipped to India. The article does not provide any information about the prices of the imported cars, as this information is not available in the provided text. It's worth noting that the Indian car market remains heavily localised, with domestic manufacturing and localisation continuing to play a central role in automotive policy.