The new showroom is located in Chandigarh, which will open in the second quarter of 2012 and will be operated by Select Cars Private Limited, the group behind Rolls-Royce Motor Cars New Delhi.

Paul Harris, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Regional Director, Asia Pacific, said: "We have made no secret of our ambitions in India, a market with a century-old association with Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Strategically, we have identified Chandigarh as the perfect place to enter the next phase of expansion in India. We have already seen a healthy amount of interest from Chandigarh-based customers and I have much confidence in the potential of this highly important territory."

Strategically, Chandigarh is the next logical step in Rolls-Royce's growth plans for India. Sustainable growth seen across a diverse mix of sectors, advanced infrastructure and position as capital for both the states of Punjab and Haryana make it an ideal choice for the fourth Rolls-Royce Motor Cars dealership in India.

Yadur Kapur, CEO, Select Cars Private Limited, said: "Expansion into this important new territory represents the next rational step for our Rolls-Royce business. The investment we are putting into this venture is a testament to the confidence we have in the brand and its potential in the greater Chandigarh area."

Along with the newly appointed dealer, Rolls-Royce has also announced the debut of the sixth new Rolls-Royce model, Ghost Extended Wheelbase.