Tesla will officially enter the Indian market with its first showroom opening in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex at Maker Maxity Mall on Tuesday. Last Friday, the company teased its launch on its India X account with a "Coming soon" post and a visual pointing to July 2025.
Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis and Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik inspected the new BKC showroom ahead of its inauguration. Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy stated in June that Tesla is not planning to manufacture vehicles in India currently, focusing solely on sales. "They want to sell their car in India. There is no further development about Tesla," he said.
According to Mathrubhumi, Tesla is prioritizing vehicle imports and showroom sales over local production. The company has been discreet about its long-term plans in India but began recruiting staff earlier this year to support its market launch.
CEO Elon Musk previously highlighted high import duties as a barrier to investment in India. However, India's recent electric vehicle policy, offering lower duties and incentives, has likely eased Tesla's entry, per Mathrubhumi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Musk held discussions in April about collaboration in technology, following a February meeting in the US.
With its Mumbai showroom, Tesla aims to introduce its premium electric vehicles to India's fast-growing auto market, testing the waters for future expansion.
