Tesla appoints Sharad Agarwal as India head

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The Tesla showroom in Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai. File
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American EV major Tesla has appointed former Lamborghini India head Sharad Agarwal to lead its India operations, sources said.

The appointment comes at time when the company is looking to strengthen its presence in the Indian market.

Tesla opened its first experience centre in Mumbai in July followed by a second experience centre in Delhi at Aerocity in August.

It has commenced deliveries of Model Y after introducing the model in July this year.

The redesigned Model Y, the world’s best-selling electric vehicle in 2023 and 2024, is available in two trims: rear-wheel drive and long-range rear-wheel drive, which provide 500 km and 622 km (WLTP) range respectively.

After Lamborghini, Agarwal took on the role of Chief Business Officer at Classic Legends, a Mahindra & Mahindra unit.

Tesla opens India’s second experience centre in Delhi’s Aerocity

American electric vehicle maker Tesla opened its second experience centre in India at Aerocity in Delhi. Company has rented 8,200 sq ft of commercial space in Delhi’s Aerocity for a starting rent of Rs 17.22 lakh per month, according to CRE Matrix.
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Published – November 05, 2025 12:44 pm IST

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Tesla Picks Showroom Sites In Delhi, Mumbai For India Sales: Report

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Tesla has selected locations for two showrooms in the Indian cities of New Delhi and Mumbai, moving closer to its long-delayed plans to sell its electric cars in the country, sources familiar with the matter said.

The US carmaker has been hunting for showroom space in India since late last year in order to start sales in the world’s third biggest auto market, after putting market entry plans on hold in 2022.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Tesla CEO Elon Musk in the United States last week and discussed issues including space, mobility and technology.

Tesla has selected space to lease in the Aerocity area near New Delhi’s international airport for a showroom, said two people familiar with the discussions, who declined to be named as the matter is private.

The Aerocity area boasts hotels, retail outlets and offices of global corporations.

In Mumbai, the carmaker has chosen space in the business and retail hub of Bandra Kurla Complex near the city’s airport, the first person said. Both the Delhi and Mumbai showrooms will be around 5,000 square feet (464.52 square metres) in size, the source said.

Opening dates for the outlets have not yet been decided, but Tesla plans “to sell imported EVs in India … these deals are for showrooms, not service centres,” the first person said, adding that Tesla will operate the outlets.

Tesla did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The company also posted job ads this week for 13 mid-level roles in India, including some store and customer relationship managers.

Musk has long criticised India for having high import tariffs of around 100% on EVs. Tesla has repeatedly lobbied to relax them but has faced opposition from local automakers who think Tesla’s entry could hit their EV plans.

U.S. President Donald Trump last week called out India’s high duty on cars, but agreed with Modi to work towards an early trade deal and resolve their standoff over tariffs.

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