25% of all cars sold in India have a sunroof option

85% of SUVs (including compact SUVs) in the market feature a sunroof.

Sunroofs have become quite popular among car buyers these days and is one of the most sought-after features. With more carmakers offering this feature in their products, sunroof's penetration in India has jumped five-fold in 5 years. It is said that 1 in 4 cars sold in India today comes with an optional sunroof.

According to Ravi Bhatia, President and Director, Jato Dynamics India, a sunroof is often seen as a luxury rather than a practical addition in Indian weather conditions.

As per data, 85% of SUVs (including compact SUVs) in the market feature a sunroof. In the last 3 years, penetration of sunroofs in hatchbacks and MUVs has also doubled to about 3.5%.

Webasto is the biggest supplier of sunroofs in India. The company expects the demand, especially that of openable panoramic roofs to grow in the years to come. To cater to the growing demand, Webasto plans to double its capacity to 9.5 lakh units this year.

Dutch company, Inalfa Roof Systems, is also setting up a manufacturing unit in India. The new factory, built in collaboration with Gabriel India, will have a production capacity of 2 lakh units.

Source: ET Auto