Wed Feb 19 00:22:10 UTC 2025: ## Tesla Begins Hiring Spree in India, Signaling Imminent Market Entry

**MUMBAI, INDIA** – Electric vehicle giant Tesla has begun hiring in India, fueling speculation of a long-awaited market entry. The company posted 13 job openings on LinkedIn, encompassing customer service, sales, operations, and technical support roles across Mumbai and Delhi. Five positions are based in both cities, with the remainder located in Mumbai.

This development follows closely on the heels of a meeting between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the United States. The move suggests Tesla is actively preparing for a launch in India, potentially driven by recent government reductions in import duties on luxury cars. The tax on vehicles priced over $40,000 has been lowered from 110% to 70%, easing a significant barrier to entry for Tesla.

While India’s electric vehicle market is significantly smaller than China’s (nearly 100,000 units sold last year compared to China’s 11 million), Tesla’s interest is also fueled by plans to launch a lower-cost electric vehicle tailored to the Indian market. Unlike the company’s most affordable US model, the Model 3 (around $30,000), a cheaper version is anticipated to enhance competitiveness. Interested candidates can find details and apply via Tesla’s LinkedIn page.

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