Tesla will open its first India showroom in Mumbai next week, having imported $1 million worth of cars and merchandise, marking its entry into the world's third-largest car market despite CEO Elon Musk's complaints about high import tariffs.

In the final run-up to beginning commercial operations in India, Tesla has sent out media invites for the inauguration of its first local showroom. The

Tesla will open its first showroom in India on July 15th, as India's import duties on EVs were reduced, boosting Musk's ambitions.