Tesla has made its long-awaited entry into India with the opening of its first showroom — nine years after CEO Elon Musk first teased the move in April 2016 and following years of delays and shifting timelines in one of the world’s largest automotive markets.

Musk has talked about India for years. This time, the groundwork is finally being laid. The next few months will show if this is the start of something lasting.

He also mentioned that Indians have been paying absurd taxes all along and asked people to check their car invoices once again.

With its sales cratering in the West, the electric vehicle giant is making a high-stakes pivot to the world's third-largest auto market.

Tesla’s long-awaited India debut comes as the government considers lowering EV import duties in a U.S. trade deal.

Tesla has launched its first showroom in Mumbai, India. This move comes after stalled import duty negotiations. The company faces competition from luxury carmakers and Chinese EV companies. Market testing is crucial for Tesla,

Tesla opened its first showroom in Mumbai, with Maharashtra Deputy CM taking a test ride. Bookings for the Model Y SUV are now open, and deliveries may start next month. The state aims to attract further investments in the EV sector.