New Delhi, BMW Group India on Tuesday said it has recorded the highest ever sales in the country in the first half of the year with 7,098 units delivered to customers.

The luxury carmaker saw its sales grow 21 percent year-on-year to 5,867 units in the January-June period of 2023.

The company also sold 3,614 BMW Motorrad motorcycles during the period.

BMW Group said the sales performance during the reporting period was driven by high demand for its sports activity vehicles, luxury class and electric cars.

“In 2024, BMW Group India is making great progress in implementing its strategy by achieving new heights in business performance and customer delight,” Vikram Pawah, President, BMW Group India, said in a statement.

He said, the company has achieved the highest ever half yearly car sales and continues to maintain leadership in the luxury electric car segment.