Musk-Modi Rendezvous - Tesla Chief Reportedly To Meet Indian PM Amid Election Heat In Largest Democracy, Eyes Billion-Dollar Factory
Portfolio Pulse from Nabaparna Bhattacharya
Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) shares dropped 2.84% amid news of CEO Elon Musk's planned visit to India to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit, coinciding with India's elections, aims to announce investments for a new Tesla factory. Musk's trip is seen as a move to bolster Modi's pro-business image and Tesla's interest in the Indian market, with the company having lobbied for lower import taxes and started production of right-hand drive vehicles for India.
April 10, 2024 | 3:50 pm
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Tesla's stock price fell 2.84% following news of CEO Elon Musk's upcoming visit to India to discuss a potential new factory investment.
The short-term negative impact on Tesla's stock price can be attributed to market uncertainty regarding the outcome and implications of Musk's discussions in India. While the long-term prospects of entering the Indian market could be positive, immediate reactions often lean towards caution, especially given the timing with India's elections and the significant investment required for a new factory.
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