The United States wants India to eliminate tariffs on car imports under a proposed trade deal between the two nations, but New Delhi is reluctant to immediately bring down such duties to zero even as it considers further cuts,

But there's a million-dollar question - can Tesla compete in India's price-sensitive market? Tata Motors currently holds pole position in India's EV market - with over 60% market share. MG Motors - jointly owned by India's JSW and a Chinese firm - is second at 22%.

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India's EV policy, which offers import tax cuts for foreign automakers investing in the country, will restrict them from using funds spent on charging infrastructure for such relief, increasing their car manufacturing,

Musk’s firm is reportedly scouting for jobs and land in India as local carmakers say they remain unfazed by potential competition.

Tesla is significantly increasing its hiring efforts in India, signaling a renewed commitment to the country's electric vehicle (EV) market.

EV maker Tesla (TSLA) has taken a significant step towards entering the Indian market by signing a lease deal for its first showroom in Mumbai,

Lease details - According to the registered lease documents shared by analytics firm CRE Matrix, Tesla has secured the ground-floor property, Unit G-1B, at a monthly rent of ₹35,26,665. The company has also paid a security deposit of ₹2,

Massive tariffs, fierce competition, and Trump's trade war threats could derail Tesla's biggest international expansion plan yet.

The path of business in India will not be easy for Elon Musk, the world's richest man and owner of America's famous electric car company Tesla. He will have to face tough competition from Indian companies like Tata and Mahindra.

EVs made by these companies cost less than half of what consumers will have to shell out - around $40,000 (£31,637) - for just the base model of Tesla. It will, therefore, be seen as a luxury car, competing with higher-end EVs made by Hyundai, BMW and Mercedes.