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The company had sold 1,002 units in the corresponding month last year, Audi India said in a statement.
During the January-March period, the company's sales in India went up by 15.29 per cent to 2,616 units from 2,269 units in the year-ago period, it added.
Audi India Head Michael Perschke said: "The first quarter of 2013 was a winning quarter for us. We surpassed our targets and are on our way to achieving further growth with strong plans for dealership expansion and exciting new products this year."
The company plans to expand its network to 34 dealerships by the end of 2013 from its existing 25 centres.
"Despite a difficult market scenario, a highly competitive environment, new players and newer models, we see a strong acceptance for our brand among successful business leaders. We see a clear trend that achievers from all walks of life want to associate with a winning brand like Audi," Perschke said.
