Lamborghini's Francesco Scardaoni has weighed in on the ongoing India-EU free trade agreement discussions and what they could mean for the Italian supercar maker's business in the country, in a conversation with Autocar India. The talks between India and the European Union have been closely watched by luxury and performance car manufacturers, many of whom see the pact as a potential turning point for how high-end vehicles are priced and sold in the Indian market.

For years, ultra-luxury carmakers like Lamborghini have grappled with India's steep import duties, which can push the on-road price of a supercar to nearly double what a customer in Europe would pay for the same model. This has kept volumes low and turned ownership of a Lamborghini into an even rarer proposition than it is elsewhere in the world. A free trade agreement that eases these duties, even partially, could make the brand more accessible to India's growing pool of high-net-worth buyers, while also encouraging manufacturers to expand their retail and service footprint beyond the metro cities where they currently operate.

Scardaoni's comments come at a time when Lamborghini has been steadily building its India business, backed by a small but loyal customer base drawn to models like the Urus, Huracan and the brand's flagship V12 offerings. The company has also been navigating a broader global shift towards hybridisation and electrification, with newer models built on hybrid powertrains as Lamborghini works towards its long-term sustainability targets. How these technologically advanced, and often costlier, models are taxed and imported into India will be a key factor in determining their viability in the local market.

Beyond the trade agreement, the discussion is understood to have touched on Lamborghini's broader outlook for India, including its plans around dealership expansion, customer experience and the brand's positioning in a market where luxury car sales have been on a steady upward trajectory in recent years. Rising wealth among Indian buyers, coupled with a growing appetite for exclusive, high-performance vehicles, has made India an increasingly important market for the Sant'Agata Bolognese-based marque, even as it remains a small fraction of Lamborghini's global sales.

With the India-EU FTA negotiations continuing to evolve, executives across the luxury auto sector will be watching closely for any breakthrough that could reshape import economics. For Lamborghini, a favourable outcome could mean not just stronger sales, but a chance to introduce a wider range of its lineup to Indian enthusiasts who have long been priced out of the brand's most desirable offerings.

Source: Autocar India

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