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.

Tesla has officially received a trade certificate from the Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Andheri to display its vehicles, conduct test drives and sell cars in India.

Tesla has signalled its entry into the Indian market with a teaser post on X, featuring the words “India” and “July 2025” against the backdrop of high-rise buildings. This is the company’s first announcement for India and comes ahead of the opening of its first showroom in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) on July 15.