India’s ultra-rich love exotic machines, and the Indian market has seen some of the world’s most expensive cars arrive through private imports or ultra-limited allocations. These cars are not just vehicles—they’re statements of power, wealth, and exclusivity. Here are the top 10 most expensive cars currently in India, the people who own them, and why these models cost astronomical amounts.
1. Rolls-Royce Boat Tail – ₹200–300 Crore
Owner in India: Unofficial reports suggest Mukesh Ambani may have one.
What they do: India’s richest businessman; Reliance Industries chairman.
Why it’s so expensive:
- World’s most expensive car
- Completely hand-built
- Custom-designed body panels
- Bespoke luxury features like a rear “hosting suite”
- Only 3 units made globally
2. Bugatti Chiron – ₹70–90 Crore
Owner in India: There is no officially registered Chiron in India, but multiple Indian billionaires abroad own one.
Known Indian owners abroad:
- Mayur Shree (Real estate tycoon, Dallas)
- Mashoom Singhania (Industrial family)
Why it’s expensive:
- 1500 hp quad-turbo W16 engine
- 420+ km/h top speed
- Carbon fibre monocoque
- Only a few hundred produced worldwide
3. Rolls-Royce Sweptail – ₹90–120 Crore
Owner in India: None officially known, but Indian billionaires were potential bidders.
Why it’s expensive:
- Completely bespoke for a private customer
- Aircraft-inspired rear glass
- Handcrafted body
- One-off (only one exists globally)
4. Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII EWB – ₹12–14 Crore
Owners in India:
- Mukesh Ambani
- Ratan Tata
- Many top industrialists
Why it’s expensive:
- Most luxurious sedan in the world
- V12 engine
- Ultra-custom interiors
- India attracts 180–200% tax on imported luxury cars
5. Bentley Mulsanne Speed – ₹10–12 Crore
Owners in India:
- Mukesh Ambani
- Yuvraj Singh
- Maharaja families
Why it’s expensive:
- Hand-built V8
- 537 hp
- Custom British craftsmanship
- Extremely rare production
6. Ferrari SF90 Stradale – ₹8–10 Crore
Owners in India:
- Industrialists
- Top business families
(Names not publicly disclosed due to privacy)
Why it’s expensive:
- Ferrari’s first hybrid supercar
- 1000 hp
- Carbon fibre construction
- Imported as CBU = heavy taxes
7. Lamborghini Aventador SVJ – ₹7–8 Crore
Owners in India:
- Rohit Shetty (Bollywood director)
- Many top businessmen
What they do:
- Entertainment industry, real estate, tech
Why it’s expensive:
- Naturally aspirated V12
- Limited production
- Extreme aerodynamics
8. Mercedes-Maybach S680 V12 – ₹3.5–4 Crore
Owners in India:
- Shah Rukh Khan
- Salman Khan
- Kartik Aaryan
- Top CEOs
Why it’s expensive:
- Flagship V12 luxury sedan
- Custom interiors
- 100% imported
- Highest-end features in the Maybach lineup
9. McLaren 765LT – ₹5–6 Crore
Owners in India:
- Ravi Kapoor (Industrialist)
- Supercar collectors
Why it’s expensive:
- Limited to 765 units
- Carbon-fibre everything
- Extreme track-focused performance
10. Ferrari 812 Superfast – ₹5.5–6.5 Crore
Owners in India:
- Industrial families
- Bollywood celebrities
Why it’s expensive:
- 6.5L V12
- One of the last pure V12 Ferraris
- CBU import duties drive up price
Why Are These Cars So Expensive in India?
1. Extremely High Import Duties
Imported luxury cars are hit with:
- 100% customs duty
- 28% GST
- 20–22% cess
- Road tax (10–20%)
Total added cost = 180% to 220% extra.
2. Ultra-Limited Production
Cars like the Aventador SVJ, SF90, and Boat Tail have limited units, making them collector’s items.
3. Custom-Built to Owner Specifications
Many of these cars are “built to order,” meaning:
- Custom paint
- Personalized interiors
- Rare materials
- Handcrafted parts
This level of customization drives the cost up massively.
4. Extremely Powerful Engines
Most cars in this list have:
- V12 engines
- Hybrid supercar systems
- Top speeds above 300 km/h
- Advanced aerodynamics
All of which raise production costs.
5. Exclusivity and Brand Value
Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Ferrari, and Lamborghini charge a premium simply due to brand prestige. These are status symbols for the ultra-rich.