The electric-auto maker will start out with sales and then may possibly appear at assembly and manufacturing primarily based on the response, the minister told the newspaper.
Tesla and the minister’s workplace could not be reached by Reuters for comment.
India has been keen to lessen its oil dependence and reduce down on pollution, but its efforts to market electric autos have been stymied by a lack of investment in manufacturing and infrastructure such as charging stations.
The initially model to be launched will be Model 3, the least expensive amongst Tesla autos, with rates beginning at more than $74,739 (5.5 million Indian rupees), according to a report in the Economic Times on Saturday.
Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk on Sunday confirmed India foray in 2021 in a reply on Twitter, but stated it would not occur in January.
In October, the government of Maharashtra had invited Tesla to the state, weeks soon after Musk recommended getting into the nation subsequent year.
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Shares of the electric-auto maker have been up 2% in premarket trading.
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