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Tesla Inc to set up India headquarters in Mumbai: Report
Mumbai/IBNS: Tesla is setting up its office in the Lower Parel-Worli area in Mumbai with its production base in Karnataka, an ET report said.
The electronic vehicle manufacturer is evaluating a few ready commercial projects in Lower-Parel for a 40,000 sq ft office, the report stated.
It has also started hiring for top positions among the alumni of IIM Bangalore, said reports.
Manuj Khurana has been appointed as Head - Policy and Business Development for India operations, said a report in carandbike while Nishant Prasad as Charging Manager who will head Tesla's supercharging, destination charging and home charging business. He was earlier head of Charging Infrastructure and Energy Storage at Ather Energy, the report added.
Tesla has appointed Chithra Thomas as its country HR Leader, who was earlier working at Walmart and Reliance Retail, said the report.
"Tesla India is moving full speed ahead with building local team. We are excited to see the progress. Hoping to see you (Musk) in India when Tesla delivers the first cars," Tesla Club India said in a tweet on Wednesday last.
While speaking at The Raisina Dialogue 2021, Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said Tesla can reap the benefits of local manufacturing like other Indian EV makers who are also constantly improving the quality of their models.
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