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After years of back-and-forth, Tesla is finally entering the Indian market. The company\u2019s first showroom will open in Mumbai by mid-July, followed by another in New Delhi, according to sources familiar with the matter. This marks a major step for Elon Musk\u2019s electric car giant in tapping into the world\u2019s third-largest auto market. Five Model Y SUVs have already landed in Mumbai, shipped from Tesla\u2019s Shanghai factory, alongside charging gear, spares, and branded accessories from China, the US, and the Netherlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Model Y Launch at a Premium, High Duties Raise Price<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Documents show the Model Y rear-wheel drive variant was declared at \u20b927.7 lakh ($31,988) and attracted import duties exceeding \u20b921 lakh, consistent with India\u2019s 70% tariff on fully built EV imports. With additional surcharges, the final sticker price could cross $56,000<\/a> before taxes and insurance. This pricing is significantly higher than its U.S. counterpart, raising concerns about Tesla\u2019s affordability in a cost-sensitive Indian market where premium EVs form less than 2% of sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hiring, Warehousing and Weekly Global Visits Signal Expansion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tesla is ramping up its India operations despite not appointing a new country head since Prashanth Menon\u2019s exit. It is expanding warehousing in Karnataka and Gurugram and hiring across retail, charging infrastructure, and policy divisions. Executives from global offices are visiting weekly to oversee developments at luxury showroom locations. The move follows Elon Musk\u2019s meeting with Prime Minister Modi earlier this year and signals Tesla\u2019s serious intent to scale in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After years of back-and-forth, Tesla is finally entering the Indian market. The company\u2019s first showroom will open in Mumbai by mid-July, followed by another in New Delhi, according to sources familiar with the matter. This marks a major step for Elon Musk\u2019s electric car giant in tapping into the world\u2019s third-largest auto market. 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