The BJP minister added that the company must not import cars from China, saying it is not a good proposition. "But suppose he wants to manufacture in China and sell in India, it cannot be a good proposition," Gadkari said.
Digital Desk: On Tuesday, April 26, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said Tesla CEO Elon Musk is welcome in India, but the business must 'Make in India.'
Gadkari stated at the Raisina Dialogue 2022 in New Delhi that India is a significant market for all electric cars. He stated, "We have all of the capabilities and expertise if Elon Musk is ready to manufacture in India. Our suggestion to him is that he produce in India. We have ports in India, which is a significant market. He could manufacture in India and export all over the world."
The BJP minister added that the company must not import cars from China, saying it is not a good proposition. "But suppose he wants to manufacture in China and sell in India, it cannot be a good proposition," Gadkari said.
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Tesla has been vying for a long time in the Indian market. Earlier this month, Musk stated that his business is encountering a "lot of challenges" in releasing its automobile in India, and that Tesla is collaborating with the government to solve these impediments.
Meanwhile, Elon Musk purchased Twitter on Tuesday. After a week of deliberation, the microblogging network accepted Musk's billion-dollar offer. Tesla CEO Elon Musk paid around $44 billion for Twitter, which equates to $54.20 per share.
