50 new car models in India will be launched

50 new models will be launched this year, making India the world's largest growing car market.

According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), many manufacturers saw a dip in their sales in 2008.

"Now, to sustain themselves in the market, 2009 will get to see the launch of 50 new models," said a SIAM report.

Shapur Kotwal, deputy editor of automobile magazine Autocar Professional, said, "India still has the lowest number of car models compared to the rest of the world.

And so car makers are trying to add choice." The Indian car market is growing strongly at six per cent.