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Tesla is leaving no stone unturned as it enters the Indian market with the Model Y. This SUV is the world's best-selling EV and is priced from Rs 59.89 lakh, ex-showroom. The EV is available in two versions -- the standard Rear-Wheel-Drive and Long Range Rear-Wheel-Drive. Tesla has decided not to introduce the Model Y Long Range All-Wheel Drive in India. With the glitz and glamour of Elon Musk and Tesla, many forget that it's the company's state-of-the-art Supercharger network that made the EV m
Gurugram, 11 December 2024: Around USD 40 billion of investments are envisaged over the next 5-6 years for the development of Electric Vehicles (EV) & ancillary industries in India. However, the deployment of these funds will rely upon successful implementation of government policies, charging infrastructure ramp-up and domestic manufacturing capacity scale-up. As per Colliers' latest report "EVs in India: Renewed Vigour in Electric Mobility", about two-thirds of the planned investments, can potentially materialize in the lithium-ion battery segment alone. Interestingly, despite slower than an ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 2: Entrepreneur India EV 2025, held in Chennai on June 27-28, catalyzed bold conversations around India's electric future, bringing together policy visionaries, industry stalwarts, and capital enablers. The summit was a powerhouse of insights, partnerships and next-gen strategies--making it clear that India isn't just part of the global EV race; it's aiming for pole position. Also Read | FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Gonzalo Garcia's Goal Sends Real Madrid Into Quarterfinals With 1-0 Win Over Juventus (Watch Goal Video Highlights). Kicking off the two-day confe ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 15 (UNI) Tesla has formally launched its Indian operations on Tuesday with the inauguration of its first showroom at Mumbai's premium Bandra Kurla Complex. The 4,000-square-ft experience center at Maker Maxity Commercial Complex introduces the American automaker to India's burgeoning electric vehicle sector, featuring the China-imported Model Y SUV as its debut offering. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis presided over the opening ceremony, positioning Tesla's arrival as a validation of Mumbai's status as an innovation and sustainability hub. "This reflects confidence ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi on Tuesday, months after he was summoned in connection with allegedly offensive and sexist content aired during his show "India's Got Latent", officials said. Raina was also among the five social media influencers who appeared before the Supreme Court in a case seeking action against them for ridiculing persons suffering from disabilities. Raina submitted his statement in response to the allegations to NCW officials. Officials said further steps will be considered after reviewing his ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Tesla yesterday launched its Model Y at about US$70,000 (RM298,000) in India, the highest price among major markets, as the US automaker grappling with slowing sales bets on prospects in a country CEO Elon Musk has long criticised for its high import tariffs. With deliveries estimated to start from the third quarter, Tesla is targeting a niche electric vehicle segment in India that accounts for just 4% of overall sales in the world's third-largest car market. It will compete mainly with German luxury giants such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz rather than domestic mass-market EV players suc ...Read More >
The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway's Wayside Amenity Stations, initiated by NHAI, are revolutionizing the travel experience for long-distance truck drivers. These driver-centric stations offer essential facilities such as rest areas, dining, and refueling, significantly enhancing comfort, safety, and convenience for India's highway heroes. The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, is setting new standards in eco-sensit ...Read More >
Tesla New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Elon Musk-owned electric car company Tesla is finally entering India this month, the company announced on Friday, putting out a teaser on its India-focused X handle. 'Coming soon,' reads the brief X post, attached with a graphic that indicates Tesla will be in India this month (July 2025). Tesla is not interested in manufacturing in India; instead, they are opening showrooms here, Union Minister for Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy had indicated in early June. In the later part of June, Kumaraswamy said Tesla is only interested in opening a showroom he ...Read More >
NEW DELHI -- NEW DELHI (AP) -- Tesla Inc. opened its first showroom in India on Tuesday, marking the electric vehicle maker's long-anticipated debut in the world's third-biggest automotive market. Located in the Bandra-Kurla Complex, an upscale business center in the financial capital Mumbai, the showroom will serve as Tesla's flagship retail and experience outlet as the company introduces its EV lineup to Indian customers. Tesla's entry to India comes after years of delays and policy friction, marking a pivotal expansion in a fast-growing consumer base while global sales are plunging and th ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 15 (ANI): Tesla's first Indian showroom, unveiled in Mumbai on Tuesday, blends sleek minimalism with subtle Indian influences, Chief Architect Neeta Sharada revealed. The premium electric vehicle brand's flagship space features a white-themed design with lightboxes showcasing Tesla's innovations alongside curated Indian visuals. Sharada, who led the project, told ANI that the team executed the ambitious design in just 45 days. 'I have been fortunate enough to be part of Tesla's journey in India, with the first one in Mumbai. The showroom has a minimalist l ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 2 (PTI) Stakeholders from the electric vehicle (EV) sector will hold a meeting with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal here on January 3 on issues, including infrastructure related to charging and battery swapping, sources said. They said that officials from the Department of Heavy Industries are expected to attend the meeting. Also Read | SOF NSO Results 2024-25 Out at sofworld.org: National Science Olympiad Exam Result Released, Get Direct Link and Know Steps To Download. Representatives from Tata, Mahindra, Mercedes-Benz India, Hero MotoCorp, and other companies h ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 1: NBR Group, one of South India's most trusted and progressive real estate developers, has announced the launch of its new premium residential offering-- 'Soul of the Seasons', exclusive 3 BHK apartments at Mullur, off Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru. The project has received approval from RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Authority). Conceptualized around the idea of 'Resort Living, Every Day', the project blends modern urban lifestyles with the rare luxury of open, green spaces--bringing together elegance, community, and conscious living in one of Bengaluru's fastest ...Read More >
MUMBAI - Tesla will open its first India showroom in Mumbai on July 15, having imported US$1 million (S$1.3 million) worth of cars and merchandise, marking its entry into the world's third-largest car market despite CEO Elon Musk's complaints about high import tariffs. Grappling with excess manufacturing capacity at its other factories and falling sales, Tesla has pivoted to selling imported cars in India on which it will need to pay about 70 per cent import duty and other levies. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has for years wooed Tesla, including forming a new policy to at ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a move to push its sales of electric vehicles (EVs) in India, for the first time, global EV manufacturer Tesla, led by Elon Musk, is all set to enter the Indian market next week with the inauguration of its maiden showroom at Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai on July 15. The carmaker's first offering here will be the Tesla Model Y rear-wheel drive SUVs from its China plant. Ahead of the launch, Tesla has reportedly imported about $1-million worth of cars and merchandise, marking its entry into the world's third-largest car market. These imports are primarily from China and the US. ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) After making a grand entry into Mumbai, Elon Musk-run Tesla is now preparing to expand its presence by opening a new showroom in Delhi soon. Along with this, the electric vehicle giant announced on Tuesday that it will also launch four new charging stations in New Delhi, which will include 16 Superchargers and 15 Destination Chargers. Tesla has already taken its first official step into the Indian market by launching its 'Experience Centre' in Mumbai and introducing its popular electric SUV, the Model Y. The company has big plans to grow in India by build ...Read More >
Mumbai, Dec 11 (PTI) Murugappa Group-run TCI Clean Mobility subsidiary TIVOLT Electric Vehicles on Wednesday said it has signed a pact with EV charging solutions provider Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) to build a charging ecosystem for its electric commercial vehicles. Under the collaboration, Tata Power Renewable Energy will bring its extensive experience in setting up and managing an expansive EV charging infrastructure at strategic locations across the country to TIVOLT dealerships, customer locations, and high-traffic public spaces, the company said in a statement. "This str ...Read More >
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New Delhi: In his latest rant against the administration and the 'Big Beautiful Bill', Tesla CEO Elon Musk on June 5 claimed that US President Donald Trump would have lost the 2024 election without his support. The billionaire further accused Trump of "ingratitude". "Without me, Trump would have lost the election, the Democrats would control the House, and the Republicans would be 51-49 in the Senate," he posted on X. This comes after President Trump said that he is disappointed with the former DOGE chief, who recently stepped down as his senior adviser. Now, Musk is going after the administ ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 2: Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk, officially launched its services in Sri Lanka on Wednesday. With this launch, Sri Lanka has become the third country in South Asia -- and another of India's neighbours -- after Bhutan and Bangladesh to get access to Starlink's internet services. The announcement was made by Starlink on social media platform X, where the company said: "Starlink's high-speed, low-latency internet is now available in Sri Lanka!" Starlink is getting closer to launching its services in India. Last month, the company received a key lice ...Read More >
Nagpur: Despite aggressive promotion of electric vehicles (EVs) under green energy initiatives, Nagpur district continues to grapple with a critical shortage of charging infrastructure. According to official data, there is just one EV charging station for every 515 electric vehicles in the district.The Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (MSEDCL), which is the sole authority for providing power connections to EV charging points, revealed that 151 charging stations have been set up so far across the district and many of them are private and not available to public. Of these, ...Read More >
Mumbai: Finally, Elon Musk's Tesla is opening its first showroom in India on July 15, 2025 at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai. The American Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturer's India foray comes at a time when Tesla demand in European and Chinese markets has plummeted. Citing Reuters and Bloomberg, media reports said Tesla showroom opening on a 4,000 sq ft retail space at Unit G 1B, 2 North Avenue, Maker Maxity, BKC in Mumbai will not only showcase Tesla models but it will also be an "Experience Centre" for the potential buyers. Along with test drive, the Tesla Experience Centre will p ...Read More >
Mumbai: Tesla has launched its operations in India with the opening of its first showroom in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex, featuring the Model Y and Model 3. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the inauguration of the 4,000 sq ft showroom, which carries a monthly rental of Rs. 35 lakh. The experience centre is strategically located near the Apple flagship store, and a grand inaugural event is anticipated following this soft launch. Customers interested in the Model Y or Model 3 will need to visit the Mumbai showroom to place orders. Tesla has imported the vehicles fully assembled from ...Read More >
MUMBAI -- Electric vehicle maker Tesla opened its first showroom in India on Tuesday in a glitzy mall in the financial district of Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai, after lengthy negotiations with the government over tariffs and local manufacturing. The company's bestselling Model Y was made available for order online from Tuesday, with the no-frills rear-wheel drive model priced at just over 5.9 million rupees ($68,750). The long-range rear-wheel drive version was priced at just over 6.7 million rupees. ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Electric vehicles are powering the green transformation of India's ecommerce industry. Amid an overall surge in order volumes, companies like Flipkart, Amazon, BigBasket, Swiggy, and Eternal (formerly Zomato) are speeding up the transition to ecofriendly vehicles for last-mile delivery, especially quick commerce. This is helping cut costs while lowering emissions and reducing the climate footprint. Walmart-backed Flipkart is looking to make its entire logistics fleet electric. After achieving the operational fleet milestone of 10,000 EVs last September, the company expanded its EV ...Read More >
New Delhi: Tesla is all set to make its formal debut in the Indian market with the opening of its first showroom in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex on July 15. The electric vehicle giant has been teasing its entry into the country with a "coming soon" post on its newly created X handle. Tesla's teaser has generated a big buzz among fans and buyers. The Mumbai showroom, dubbed the 'Tesla Experience Centre', will offer customers a unique experience, allowing them to compare model options, check prices, and configure orders. Initially, the showroom will be open to VIPs and business partners, with ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh IT and Human Resources Development Minister Nara Lokesh on Friday hailed the successful implementation of the state-wide 'Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting (PTM) 2.0' programme. Expressing gratitude to all stakeholders, he credited the collective efforts of government and private schools, colleges, education officials, staff, headmasters, teachers, students, parents, donors, alumni, public representatives, and officers from various departments for making the event a success. ...Read More >
The long wait is over. Elon Musk-led Tesla has finally made its debut in India-- and that too with a bang. Amid much fanfare at its Mumbai's upscale Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Tesla' flagship Model Y has been launched with an on-road price of ₹61.07 lakh. Customers also have the option to upgrade to full self-driving (FSD) capability by paying an additional ₹6 lakh at the time of booking. The Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive variant is priced at ₹69 lakh. To book a Tesla Model Y, buyer ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 15 (ANI): Tesla has officially launched its Model Y electric midsize SUV in the Indian market, presenting a new option in the electric vehicle segment. A key highlight is the inclusion of Tesla Full-Self Driving (FSD) system, an advanced driver-assistance technology designed to enhance driving maneuvers. The Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) variant of the Model Y offers a stated range of 500 kilometers on a single charge. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds. For rapid charging, the supercharge feature allows the RWD model to gain up to 238 kilometers of ...Read More >
Mumbai: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday expressed confidence during the inauguration of Tesla's Experience Centre that Maharashtra will become the state with the highest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing capacity in India. World-renowned EV manufacturer Tesla has officially entered the Indian market, and its first Experience Centre in the country -- located in Mumbai -- was inaugurated by CM Fadnavis. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik, Principal Secretary/CEO Kaustubh Dhavse, and Tesla representatives were also present. CM Fadnavis said this was a momentous occasion for Maharas ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 15 (PTI) Global EV giant Tesla on Tuesday made its much-awaited entry into India, launching its Model Y with price starting at Rs 59.89 lakh while opening its first experience centre here. Tesla, led by American tech billionaire Elon Musk who had in the past cited India's high import tariffs for the company not entering the country earlier, will be importing the Model Y as a completely built unit (CBU), from its Shanghai manufacturing facility in China. The mid-sized electric SUV Model Y, which was once the world's best-selling car, will be offered in India in two variants -- rea ...Read More >
Note: An additional ₹95,950 will be charged for opting for either black or white interior options. 🚗 What's Included in the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive? The Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive is currently the most affordable Tesla offering and is expected to appeal to buyers looking for a premium yet relatively accessible electric SUV experience. 🎨 Tesla India Colour Strategy Tesla's pricing structure indicates a clear distinction between standard and premium paints: * Stealth Grey (base option) is the most affordable. * Pearl White and Diamond Black come next with a moderate premium. * Glacier Blue ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 2 (PTI) Stakeholders from the electric vehicle (EV) sector will hold a meeting with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal here on January 3 on issues, including infrastructure related to charging and battery swapping, sources said. They said that officials from the Department of Heavy Industries are expected to attend the meeting. Representatives from Tata, Mahindra, Mercedes-Benz India, Hero MotoCorp, and other companies have been invited to the deliberations, they added. Earlier in March last year, the government rolled out an electric-vehicle policy, under which duty ...Read More >