After 5-year hot run, luxe car sales may slow down

India's luxury car market is experiencing its first slowdown in over five years, with sales stalling in early 2026. Heightened global uncertainties, volatile markets, and a weaker rupee are making affluent buyers cautious. Luxury carmakers have also increased prices, further impacting demand. This contrasts sharply with the booming mass-market segment, highlighting a shift in buyer sentiment among the wealthy.