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Tesla Signals India Entry with Job Postings and Showroom Plans

Elon Musk's Tesla has started hiring in India and identified showroom locations in Mumbai and Delhi, following recent policy changes and discussions with Indian leadership.

Overview

  • Tesla has listed 13 job openings in India, focusing on roles in sales, customer support, and operations across Mumbai and Delhi.
  • The company has selected locations in Mumbai's Bandra-Kurla Complex and Delhi's Aerocity for its first showrooms, each approximately 5,000 square feet in size.
  • Tesla plans to initially sell imported electric vehicles in India, with prices starting around ₹21 lakh, sourced from its Berlin manufacturing plant.
  • India's recent reduction of import duties on luxury EVs and a potential investment requirement of $500 million have made the market more accessible for Tesla.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Tesla's potential factory plans in India, citing concerns over trade imbalances and high tariffs on U.S. products.