Tesla’s Big Move: Showroom Finalised In Mumbai, Announcement For Delhi Likely Soon

Tesla is finally making its India entry! Weeks after Elon Musk met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tesla has reportedly signed a five-year lease for its first showroom in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), paying ₹32 lakh per month in rent. A second showroom is also being finalized in Delhi’s Aerocity near the airport. For over a decade, Tesla’s India plans have faced hurdles due to high import duties and the Indian government’s push for local manufacturing. But now, with recently reduced tariffs, the company appears to be testing the waters before committing to a ‘Make in India’ factory. The first Tesla cars in India are expected to be imported from Tesla’s Germany Gigafactory, with the Model 3 priced above ₹35 lakh. Meanwhile, Tesla has already posted nearly two dozen job openings in India, signalling its serious intentions. Bringing you all the updates from the proposed Tesla showroom location, Business Today’s Riddhima Bhatnagar reports on the ground, giving exclusive insights into Tesla’s India expansion.