The company formally decided to launch retail operations in April this year. The key obstacles Tesla previously faced included steep import duties, up to 110%, and the Indian government’s insistence on domestic manufacturing
Musk and Gor disliked each other even before Trump returned to office. Musk is said to have referred to Gor as “sleazy” during the transition and criticised his hiring delays.
Tesla has identified two locations in New Delhi and Mumbai for setting up car manufacturing units in India. The company has also advertised 13 mid-level job posts.
In recent weeks, Tesla has reportedly accelerated its efforts to establish an Electronic Vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in India with an estimated investment of around $2-$3 billion.