Tesla Set To Expand Across India, Build $2B Factory, Elon Musk Expected To Visit
Portfolio Pulse from Anusuya Lahiri
Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) is planning to expand its operations in India by exporting cars next year and establishing a $2 billion manufacturing facility within two years. Potential factory locations include Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. The company aims to produce some batteries locally and increase auto parts purchases from India to $15 billion. Tesla's entry into India could significantly impact the local EV sector. The company is also considering producing and selling battery storage systems in India. CEO Elon Musk is expected to visit India in 2024. TSLA shares were up 0.51% in premarket trading.
November 21, 2023 | 3:00 pm
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Tesla's planned expansion in India with a $2 billion factory and increased auto parts purchases could boost investor confidence in the company's growth prospects in the emerging market.
Tesla's expansion into India represents a significant growth opportunity in the third-largest automobile market. The local production and competitive pricing strategy could lead to increased market share and sales. The news of the expansion and the potential for reduced costs through local battery production and increased auto parts purchases from India are likely to be viewed positively by investors, potentially leading to a short-term increase in TSLA's stock price.
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