Last updated: March 2026
Ownership: Foreign-owned (BMW India)
Confidence: High
India Impact: Low
Manufacturing: Partially in India
Equity Ownership
0%
Parent Company Country
Germany
Manufacturing in India
20%
Revenue Retained in India
30%
BMW is a foreign-owned brand headquartered in Munich, Germany. It was founded in 1916. The brand operates under BMW India. It is classified as a Foreign Multinational in India.
Many people think BMW is an Indian brand, but it is actually owned by BMW India.
Classified as Foreign-Controlled because it is owned by BMW India and headquartered in Germany.
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BMW is owned by BMW India.
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BMW India
BMW is a foreign-owned company operating in India.
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