Tesla entered India's market for the first time on Monday, making its Model Y SUV available and opening its first showroom in the nation.

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Tesla is entering the Indian electric vehicle market with its first showroom in Mumbai, launching with the Model Y at a premium price due to import du

Tesla Model Y Plugged In for Charging" > Tesla has officially entered the Indian market, opening its first-ever showroom in Mumbai and launching vehicle sales, nine years after CEO Elon Musk first floated the idea in 2016.

Experts told CNBC that Tesla will compete in the premium segment of the market with the likes of BMW, rather than with local EVs like those from Tata Motors.

Mumbai: Tesla is preparing to officially enter the Indian market with the launch of its first showroom in the country. The electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer will open its India showroom on Tuesday morning at Maker Maxity Mall, located in the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai.

With its sales cratering in the West, the electric vehicle giant is making a high-stakes pivot to the world's third-largest auto market.

Tesla unveiled its first showroom in India on Tuesday, marking its entry into the world's most populous country, as Elon Musk's electric vehicle company seeks new customers amid sagging sales in the United States and Europe.

Elon Musk's electric dream finally rolls into India with a flashy showroom in Mumbai’s upscale Bandra Kurla Complex. Here’s what’s inside, what it’ll cost you, and where it’s heading next.