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'Tesla not interested in manufacturing in India': H D Kumaraswamy

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New Delhi: Tesla is not interested in manufacturing cars in India, but is keen to have showrooms to sell its vehicles, heavy industry minister H D Kumaraswamy said on Monday.

Officials said the EV giant's plans is focused on importing cars into the country, amid indications that Tesla is eyeing concessions under the India-US bilateral trade agreement to sell cheaper cars in India, without any commitment to manufacture locally. A top ministry official said since the deliberation with industry started to promote manufacturing of electric cars by global players, Tesla has not shown interest. tnn

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