Elon Musk congratulates Modi, eyes Tesla's expansion in India
Elon Musk’s previous meeting with Modi in June 2023, during the latter's US visit, had set the stage for future collaborations, with Musk expressing confidence in Tesla's entry into the Indian market.
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Hyderabad: Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and a popular American tech billionaire, once again expressed his interest in expanding his company's presence in India while extending congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his significant victory in the recently concluded 2024 Parliamentary elections.
"Congratulations @narendramodi on your victory in the world's largest democracy! Looking forward to my companies doing exciting work in India," Musk posted on his official X handle.
"Appreciate your greetings @elonmusk. The talented Indian youth, our demographics, predictable policies, and stable democratic polity will continue to provide a conducive business environment for all our partners," Modi responded to Musk’s congratulatory message.
Musk’s tweet expressing his eagerness to work in India has brought joy to many Indians, as Tesla car enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to own Tesla vehicles and are eagerly anticipating Musk’s visit to India.
His previous meeting with Modi in June 2023, during the latter's US visit, had set the stage for future collaborations, with Musk expressing confidence in Tesla's entry into the Indian market.
Elon was expected to visit India in April but had to postpone his visit due to a hectic schedule. Elon Musk’s announcement to visit India triggered speculation over Tesla establishing its manufacturing unit in India, along with the potential for Tesla’s Starlink.