Coronavirus has pushed back luxury car segment in India by 5-7 yrs: Audi

In 2014, luxury car sales in India stood at around 30,000 units, while it was at around 31,000 units in 2015.

The coronavirus pandemic has hit hard the luxury car segment in India, taking it back by five to seven years, and it will take two to three years to reach the levels witnessed around 2014-2015, according to a top official of German auto major Audi.

With gradual recovery taking place post Covid-19 induced disruptions, sales will witness growth next year, albeit on a lower base.

"While we all are saying that sales are growing and there are positive sentiments and we will also grow next year...the base has become lower," Audi India Head Balbir Singh Dhillon told PTI.

"The number