'My Make-In-India Mahindra...': Milind Deora Welcomes Tesla To Indian Market, But...
Shiv Sena leader Milind Deora's statement came after Tesla opened its very first showroom in India on Tuesday.
A day after Tesla opened its first showroom in India, Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora on Wednesday welcomed the automaker's entry into the Indian market. While the Rajya Sabha member hailed the Maharashtra government for its efforts to bring Tesla to Mumbai, he applauded the Indian automobile company, Mahindra, and showed confidence that Indian EVs will soon take on global giants.
Taking to X, the Shiv Sena leader wrote, 'Kudos to Maharashtra Government for bringing Tesla to India."
'While Tesla remains aspirational, its innovation is slowing. My Made-in-India Mahindra Automotive, with cutting-edge indigenous tech, shows Indian EVs are gearing up to take on global giants," he added.
Kudos to #Maharashtra Government for bringing @Tesla to India. While #Tesla remains aspirational, its innovation is slowing.My Made-in-India @Mahindra_Auto BE, with cutting-edge indigenous tech shows Indian EVs are gearing up to take on global giants. @makeinindia #MakeInIndia
— Milind Deora | मिलिंद देवरा (@milinddeora) July 16, 2025
Deora's statement came after Tesla opened its very first showroom in India on Tuesday, right in the heart of Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), marking a big step for the electric vehicle (EV) giant as it enters the world's third-largest automobile market.
Anand Mahindra On Tesla's India Entry
Welcoming Tesla to India, Anand Mahindra added, 'Competition drives innovation, and there's plenty of road ahead. Looking forward to seeing you at the charging station."
Welcome to India, @elonmusk and @Tesla.One of the world's largest EV opportunities just got more exciting.
Competition drives innovation, and there's plenty of road ahead.
Looking forward to seeing you at the charging station. pic.twitter.com/7Uh2ziV0fp
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) July 15, 2025
According to reports, two of Tesla's most well-known models, the Model Y and Model 3, will be displayed at the showroom. The Model Y will likely be the first Tesla car on sale in the country.
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