Tesla has selected locations for two showrooms in the Indian cities of New Delhi and Mumbai, moving closer to its long-delayed plans to sell its electric cars in the country, sources familiar with the matter said.

The selection of showroom spaces follows a meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tesla CEO Elon Musk in the US last week.

A CLSA report has highlighted that with a reduced tariff rate of 15-20 per cent, Tesla price in India will be more expensive than its domestic competitors like Maruti Suzuki. The company will need to open a manufacturing unit in India to keep up with competition.

Tesla has chosen a location in the Aerocity region of New Delhi, a commercial center close to the international airport that contains corporate offices, hotels, and retail stores. The firm has decided on a site in Bandra Kurla Complex,

Just a few days after posting job listings in Mumbai and Delhi, Tesla Inc. has expanded its hiring efforts in India, now opening a new position in Pune for the role of PCB Design Engineer in Electronic Systems.

Tesla growth grinds to a halt. A full-scale Tesla factory is unlikely. That's been the case for the nearly two years since Musk spoke of the need to expand Tesla's production netw

Tesla tried to enter India before too. However, the company pulled back from it over issues like high tariff rates. Its plans advanced quickly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk last week in Washington,

Tesla has reportedly chosen two showroom locations in India, according to a Reuters report, citing anonymous sources. One is situated in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex, while the other is in Delhi's Aerocity,

Tesla is ramping up its India expansion with plans for showrooms in Mumbai and New Delhi, along with a new recruitment drive. But former U.S. President Donald Trump has called Tesla's potential factory in India "unfair" to the United States,

Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra has expressed confidence in his company’s ability to compete with Tesla if Elon Musk’s automaker enters the Indian market. According to reports, Tesla is moving closer to its long-awaited Indian debut by shortlisting sites for two shops in Mumbai and New Delhi.

With Tesla finally gearing up to enter India later this year, the Elon Musk-run electric vehicle (EV) major is set to take a "top-down approach" - launch expensive models in the country first and then follow it up with the cheaper vehicles.