Tesla Begins Hiring in India, Indicating Possible Market Entry
Tesla Inc. has begun hiring in India, signaling a potential market entry shortly after CEO Elon Musk met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the United States.
The electric vehicle giant has posted 13 job openings on its LinkedIn page, including both customer-facing and backend roles. Positions such as **service technician and advisory roles are available in Mumbai and Delhi, while customer engagement manager and delivery operations specialist roles are listed for Mumbai.
Tesla’s engagement with India has been uncertain due to high import duties. However, the Indian government recently reduced the basic customs duty on high-end cars priced above $40,000 from 110% to 70%, a move that could ease Tesla’s entry.
India’s growing EV market offers Tesla a crucial opportunity, especially as the company recently reported its first annual decline in EV sales in over a decade. The hiring push follows Musk’s meeting with Modi in Washington, D.C., where they discussed innovation, space, artificial intelligence, and sustainable development.
Modi posted on X (formerly Twitter) after the meeting: *”Had a very good meeting with @elonmusk in Washington DC. We discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about such as space, mobility, technology, and innovation.”
Musk has previously shown interest in launching Tesla and Starlink in India. While a planned visit to India in April 2024 was abruptly canceled, Tesla’s latest hiring activity suggests that the company is now making tangible moves toward entering the Indian market.
Stay tuned for more updates on Tesla’s India expansion.