Here's the reason my friend. Automatic transmissions are really really complicated devices that ease the transmission of engine power to the differential without a separate control for clutch. This device requires periodic maintenance and must operate in clean environments. A faulty or damaged AT can cause the vehicle gear box to explode in motion or other unpredictable behavior. An AT vehicle, notorious for fuel consumption will have a pretty bad fuel efficiency on Indian roads full of pits and bumps. You must be knowing that almost all Indian petrol vehicles have a carburettor to mix air with petrol before it is sprayed into the combustion chamber. The vehicles found elsewhere in the world have "fuel injection" that does away with the need of a carburettor. Fuel Infection system is another reason for high fuel consumption. Now you may have an idea why these type of vehicles are not promoted in India.