Tesla to officially launch in India with planned showroom opening

Tesla will open a showroom in Mumbai, India next week, marking the U.S. electric carmakers first official foray into the country.The one and a half hour launch event for the Tesla "Experience Center" will take place on July 15 at the Maker Maxity Mall in Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai, according to an event invitation seen by CNBC.Along with the showroom display, which will feature the company's cars, Tesla is also likely to officially launch direct sales to Indian customers.The automaker has had its eye on ...