Tesla all set for Indian roads: First showroom to open in Mumbai

NEW DELHI: Tesla has signed its first five-year lease deal in India for a showroom in Mumbai to promote imported electrical automobiles within the nation, Reuters reported.
In accordance with the paperwork, the showroom might be positioned within the Maker Maxity constructing throughout the enterprise and retail hub of Bandra Kurla Advanced, close to town’s airport.
The deal began from February 16, 2025, with the corporate agreeing to pay roughly $446,000 in hire for the primary 12 months for a 4,003-square-foot (372-square-meter) area—practically the scale of a basketball courtroom.
Tesla has lengthy been excited about getting into the Indian market. Though the corporate initially deliberate to ascertain itself in 2022, it delayed its entry as a consequence of regulatory hurdles, excessive import duties, and infrastructure challenges for electrical automobiles (EVs).
After overcoming these obstacles, Tesla renewed its efforts final 12 months to arrange a retail presence in India, marking its return to one of many world’s fastest-growing automobile markets.