Nano starts overseas journey; Lanka first destination

New Delhi: Tata Motors today said it has begun exporting Nano with the official launch of the small car in Sri Lanka, with a price tag starting at LKR 9.25 lakh (about Rs 3.80 lakh).
“Sri Lanka has become the first international market for the Tata Nano, with the people’s car being commercially launched in the country today,” the company said in a statement.
The car will be sold through its 50-year old distributor in the country — Diesel & Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO).
“Tata Motors has already established a firm footprint in international markets…The Tata Nano will play a major role in the next phase of growth of our international business,” Tata Motors Managing Director and Group CEO Carl-Peter Forster said.
A company spokesperson said the three variants of the car will be available at ex-showroom prices between LKR 9.25 lakh (about Rs 3.