Tesla To Open First India Showroom In Mumbai’s BKC, Plans Second Outlet In Delhi

Tesla has signed a lease agreement for its first showroom in India at Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), occupying a 4,000 sq ft space with a five-year lease. A second showroom is planned in Delhi’s Aerocity.

Tesla To Open First India Showroom In Mumbai’s BKC, Plans Second Outlet In Delhi

Tesla has signed a lease agreement for its first showroom in India at Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). The company will occupy a 4,000 sq ft space with a reported monthly rent of Rs 35 lakh. The lease is for five years. Tesla has also started hiring in India, with job openings across various departments.

Tesla Plans for Delhi Showroom

Along with the Mumbai showroom, Tesla is also planning a second outlet in Delhi’s Aerocity. The company is reportedly exploring the option of importing vehicles from its Berlin factory for the Indian market.

Tesla: Import Duties and Policy Considerations

In the past Elon Musk has criticised India for having high import tariffs of around 100 Percent on Electric Vehicles, he has advocated for lower tariffs, leading to discussions on potential policy changes. In a bid to attract more global players like Tesla to the Indian market, Indian Government is likely to modify new EV policy.

Tesla: Hiring Process Begins

In February 2025, Tesla posted job ads for 13 mid-level roles in India, primarily in Mumbai and Delhi. The roles cover sales, operations, customer service and technical support. Positions include:
  • Customer support specialist
  • Inside sales advisor
  • Service advisor
  • Store manager
  • Service technician
  • Delivery operations specialist

Recent Developments

The lease agreement follows Elon Musk’s meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington last year. Tesla’s renewed interest in the Indian market aligns with ongoing trade discussions between India and the US.
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