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Tesla to officially launch in India with planned showroom opening
CNBCยท 2025-07-11 12:03
Group 1 - Tesla will open its first official showroom in Mumbai, India on July 15, marking its entry into the Indian market [1] - The launch event will include a display of Tesla's cars and is expected to officially initiate direct sales to Indian customers [1] - Tesla has been exploring the Indian market for some time, with discussions between Elon Musk and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding collaboration in technology and innovation [2] Group 2 - Currently, Tesla has no manufacturing operations in India and will import vehicles from its factories in Shanghai and Berlin [3] - The company faces competition from established players like BYD and Tata Motors as it begins sales in India [3] - India's import duties on electric vehicles are around 70%, which poses a challenge for Tesla; however, a reduced duty of 15% is available for companies that invest $500 million and establish local manufacturing [4] Group 3 - Tesla is actively recruiting for various roles in Mumbai, including showroom advisors, security personnel, vehicle operators for data collection, and service technicians [5] - Job listings are also available in New Delhi, although it is unclear if Tesla plans to open a showroom there [5]