India’s heavy industries minister has confirmed that Tesla is “not interested” in manufacturing electric vehicles (EVs) in the country. The remarks were made as the Indian government issued detailed guidelines for a scheme to promote EV manufacturing in the country.
Tesla plans to open two showrooms in India and have a retail presence, but does not intend to manufacture cars locally. This comes after years of negotiations with the Indian government, which had offered incentives for global EV giants to invest in the market.
The minister’s comments suggest that Tesla may be deterred by factors such as high import duties, charging infrastructure, and local road conditions. India’s Tata Motors currently leads the country’s EV market with over 60% market share, while MG Motors is second at 22%.
Tesla has been facing growing competition globally from Chinese players like BYD, which has affected its sales. The company’s sales plummeted to their lowest level in three years in the first quarter of 2025.
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Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce9vm07k0y7o