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Invited Tesla To Start EV Manufacturing In India As Early As Possible: Nitin Gadkari
A Tesla Motors Model S is displayed in the Tesla showroom headquarters in Palo Alto, California. Photo credit: Justin Sullivan/GettyImages
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday (15 April) said that he has invited electric vehicle (EV) major Tesla Inc to start manufacturing EVs in India.
In his address at The Raisina Dialogue 2021, he said that it is golden opportunity for the company to start manufacturing in India.
"I had a video conference with Tesla management. I suggested them that it is a golden opportunity for them to start manufacturing here in India," he said.
Exuding confidence on Indian EV makers, he said that "Indian products are also improving and within two years, we will get e-vehicles of Tesla standard in Indian market."
"So, in the interest of Tesla, I suggested that you start manufacturing in India as early as possible it will be beneficial for you," he said.
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