Tesla Leases Office Near BKC as India EV Launch Nears
30 Apr 2025
2 Min Read
CW Team
Tesla Inc. has expanded its footprint in India by leasing a new office space near Mumbai鈥檚 Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), reinforcing its preparations for an electric vehicle (EV) launch in the country. The 30-seat office, situated at Phoenix Market City in Kurla鈥攁n established commercial hub close to BKC鈥攔epresents a strategic operational milestone for the company.
The office, secured through Tesla鈥檚 Indian arm, Tesla India Motor & Energy, has been leased at Rs 300,000 per month for a period of one year, with a lock-in duration of three months. This arrangement offers Tesla the flexibility to scale up its presence based on evolving business requirements.
The new office will oversee early-stage functions, including regulatory engagement, vendor coordination, local talent recruitment, and backend support. These activities are seen as foundational steps ahead of Tesla鈥檚 anticipated EV debut in the Indian market.
This development follows Tesla's record-setting showroom lease in BKC at Rs 881 per square foot per month, which highlighted the company鈥檚 premium positioning and commitment to market entry.
Tesla鈥檚 earlier plans to enter India were delayed due to high import tariffs and inadequate EV infrastructure. However, following CEO Elon Musk鈥檚 2024 meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the United States, India has emerged as a focal point in Tesla鈥檚 global expansion roadmap.
The establishment of this Mumbai-based office signals Tesla鈥檚 renewed commitment to the Indian market and sets the stage for a broader operational rollout in the coming months.
Tesla Inc. has expanded its footprint in India by leasing a new office space near Mumbai鈥檚 Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), reinforcing its preparations for an electric vehicle (EV) launch in the country. The 30-seat office, situated at Phoenix Market City in Kurla鈥攁n established commercial hub close to BKC鈥攔epresents a strategic operational milestone for the company.The office, secured through Tesla鈥檚 Indian arm, Tesla India Motor & Energy, has been leased at Rs 300,000 per month for a period of one year, with a lock-in duration of three months. This arrangement offers Tesla the flexibility to scale up its presence based on evolving business requirements.The new office will oversee early-stage functions, including regulatory engagement, vendor coordination, local talent recruitment, and backend support. These activities are seen as foundational steps ahead of Tesla鈥檚 anticipated EV debut in the Indian market.This development follows Tesla's record-setting showroom lease in BKC at Rs 881 per square foot per month, which highlighted the company鈥檚 premium positioning and commitment to market entry.Tesla鈥檚 earlier plans to enter India were delayed due to high import tariffs and inadequate EV infrastructure. However, following CEO Elon Musk鈥檚 2024 meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the United States, India has emerged as a focal point in Tesla鈥檚 global expansion roadmap.The establishment of this Mumbai-based office signals Tesla鈥檚 renewed commitment to the Indian market and sets the stage for a broader operational rollout in the coming months.
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