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Bird Automotive<ref>[http://www.bmw.in/in/en/general/ecom_uic/dlo/dealer_locator.html BMW India Dealer Locator]</ref>, a BMW dealer in India based in [[New Delhi]], is accused of luring customers |
Bird Automotive<ref>[http://www.bmw.in/in/en/general/ecom_uic/dlo/dealer_locator.html BMW India Dealer Locator]</ref>, a BMW dealer in India based in [[New Delhi]], is accused of luring customers. |
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Revision as of 12:01, 7 November 2011
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Company type | Subsidiary |
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Industry | Automotive |
Founded | 2006 |
Headquarters | Gurgaon, India |
Area served | India |
Products | Automobiles |
Parent | BMW |
Website | www |
BMW India Private Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of BMW, headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana.
Operations
BMW India made an initial investment of ₹1.1 billion (US$13 million) in its factory in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with an initial capacity for 3000 cars.[1] The factory started operations in March 2007. Its capacity has since been expanded to produce 11,000 cars and SUVs annually as of August 2011.[2] It expects its 2011 sales in India to reach over 10,000 cars and SUVs.
BMW India will employ around 400 people by end of 2010. Up to 1200 jobs will be created in the dealer and service network by end of 2012.[citation needed]
As of July 2011, BMW India has a network of over 20 dealerships across India.[3]
BMW established an International Purchasing Office (IPO) at its headquarters in Gurgaon to identify and assess Indian suppliers for BMW and Mini automobiles and motorcycles worldwide. The IPO focuses on procurement of automobile components as well as IT and Engineering services from India for BMW's international operations.[1]
Dealerships
Currently, BMW India is present at 24 locations in the Indian market; BMW Studio (New Delhi), Deutschen Motoren (New Delhi), Deutschen Motoren (West Delhi), Bird Automotive (Gurgaon), Bird Automotive (Ambience Mall, Gurgaon), Navnit Motors (Mumbai), Infinity Cars (South Mumbai), Infinity Cars (Indore), Krishna Automobiles (Chandigarh), Navnit Motors (Bangalore), Navnit Motors City Showroom (Bangalore), Kun Exclusive (Hyderabad), Kun Exclusive (Chennai), Bavaria Motors (Pune), OSL Prestige (Kolkata), OSL Prestige (Bhubaneswar), Parsoli Motors (Ahmedabad), Parsoli Motors (Surat), Platino Classic (Kochi), Kun Exclusive (Coimbatore), Sanghi Classic (Jaipur), Munich Motors (Raipur), Bavaria Motors (Goa) and Krishna Automobiles (Ludhiana).
Models
BMW India produces the following models at its factory in Chennai:[2]
- BMW 3 Series (320i, 330i Sport, 320d Highline and 320d Exclusive)
- BMW 5 Series (523i, 520d, 525d and 530d)
- BMW X1 (sDrive 18i, sDrive 20d, sDrive 20d Exclusive)
- BMW X3 (X3 xDrive30d, X3 xDrive20d)
It imports CBU manufactured models in India.
- BMW 5 Series Sedan (535i CBU)
- BMW 6 Series (650i and 640d Convertible and Coupe)
- BMW 7 Series (740Li, 750Li, 760Li and 730Ld)
- BMW X5 (X5 xDrive50i and X5 xDrive30d)
- BMW X6 (X6 xDrive50i and X6 xDrive30d)
- BMW X6 M
- BMW M3 (Coupe and Convertible)
- BMW Z4 (sDrive35i Roadster)
BMW Financial Services India
In 2010, BMW launched the BMW Financial Services India as a wholly owned subsidiary headquartered in Gurgaon. The subsidiary provides financing options for consumers and fleet owners, as well as commercial financing for BMW's network of dealerships and service stations.
Criticism
Bird Automotive[4], a BMW dealer in India based in New Delhi, is accused of luring customers.
Notes
- ^ a b "BMW India" (PDF). BMW India. Retrieved 25 August 2011.
- ^ a b "BMW Raises India Factory Output". Wall Street Journal. 25 August 2011. Retrieved 25 August 2011.
- ^ "Locate a Dealer". BMW India. Retrieved 25 August 2011.
- ^ BMW India Dealer Locator