Tesla enters India with $70,000 Model Y
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According to Bernstein analysts, Tesla has not signed up for India’s new EV policy, which offers a lower 15% duty for vehicles over $35,000 in exchange for a commitment to local manufacturing.
The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the situation, on Tuesday reported that Troy Jones, who on his LinkedIn page is described as a vice president of sales and service in North America, has left Tesla after a 15-year run with the EV maker. Tesla did not respond to a request for comment in time for publication.
Tesla’s long-awaited India debut comes as the government considers lowering EV import duties in a U.S. trade deal.
Tesla has opened its first showroom in India, marking the electric vehicle maker’s long-anticipated debut in the world’s third-biggest automotive market.
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Barchart on MSNDear Tesla Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for July 15Tesla (TSLA) shares are drawing attention on Friday after the automaker confirmed plans of opening its first showroom in Mumbai, India on July 15. Tesla vehicles sold in India will be imported from the company’s giga factories located in Shanghai and Berlin as the EV maker doesn’t currently have a manufacturing facility in India.
Shares of Tata Technologies, Rallis India, Tejas Networks, and Tata Motors move on earnings, deal outlook, and sector cues. Tesla showroom launch in Mumbai also drives auto focus.
Tesla stock plunged nearly 8% after Elon Musk launched the American Party, sending shockwaves through Wall Street. The stock, once flying high at over $488 in December after Trumps re-election, has now dropped 35%,