Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) India recorded its highest-ever first-quarter retail sales, delivering 1,665 units in Q1 FY27 (April–June 2026), an 11% year-on-year growth compared to the same period last year. Wholesale volumes also increased by 4% to 1,694 units during the quarter.
Range Rover and Defender Continue to Lead Sales
JLR India’s flagship SUV portfolio remained the key growth driver, with the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Defender contributing more than 85% of total retail sales. The Defender retained its position as the brand’s best-selling model in the Indian market.
India-UK FTA Boosts Demand for SV Models
Following the implementation of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), JLR India revised prices for the Range Rover SV and Range Rover Sport SV. The price adjustments resulted in a notable increase in customer enquiries for the high-performance SV variants, along with stronger demand for bespoke customization options across both luxury SUVs.
Global Sales Face Headwinds
While the Indian business delivered strong growth, JLR’s global operations witnessed a 9.2% year-on-year decline in Q1 FY27 sales. The company attributed the slowdown to market disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and supply chain constraints following a fire at a key component supplier earlier in the quarter.
Commenting on the performance, Rajan Amba, Managing Director, JLR India, said the company’s record first-quarter sales were driven by sustained demand for the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Defender. He added that the India-UK FTA has opened new opportunities for expanding the availability of specialized SV variants and bespoke commissions in the country, while reaffirming that JLR India has a robust product pipeline to support growth throughout FY27.
