Published 09:16 IST, January 13th 2021
After Tesla makes entry in Bengaluru, talks on with five more Indian states: Reports
Tesla is reportedly in touch with as many as five state governments to set up operations in India. On December 27 , Elon Musk confirmed Tesla's entry in India
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United States automaker giant Tesla has officially me its entry in India as a registered company in Bengaluru, following which Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa welcomed Chief Executive Elon Musk to state. carmaker is reportedly also in touch with as many as five state governments to set up R&D units in country. Or than Karnataka, automaker giant is in talks with governments of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Presh and Tamil Nu.
On January 8, Tesla Motors India and Energy Private Limited was subsumed with its registered office in Bengaluru, aslo kwn as IT capital of India.
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Transport Minister Nitin Gkari h earlier confirmed Tesla's entry to India
On December 29, Union Minister for Ro Transport and Highways Nitin Gkari h confirmed that Elon Musk's Tesla Motors will enter India in 2021. Gkari said that American electric car major is set to start its operations in India in 2021, ding that company would also look at setting up a manufacturing unit based on demand. He was quoted saying, "American auto major Tesla will have its distribution facility (sale centres) for its cars in India from next year and considering demand it would look into setting up of manufacturing here. India has potential to become largest EV (electric vehicle) producer in world in next five years"
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On December 27, Elon Musk h informally anunced that company will enter Indian market in 2021 when he replied to a Twitter user about Tesla's possible entry in country. Musk h said 'but definitely this year,' while replying to a query on Tesla's India plans on Twitter.
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Also, as far as Tesla CEO is concerned, Musk is w world's richest person, however, re was a time when he couldn't even afford to pay for a mechanic to repair his car. Recently, a Twitter user h shared a throwback picture where young Musk is seen fixing a car window.
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09:16 IST, January 13th 2021