Tesla India

The driver monitoring function warned users to keep their hands on the steering wheel while using the FSD mode

This is not the first time that Tesla's top boss has warned about declining birth rates. In June 2022, he also shared data from The Wall Street Journal

While it could start at a lower base, Tesla would need to agree to ramp up Indian parts purchases by around 10% to 15% a year until a satisfactory level was achieved, says a source

Tesla has had its vehicles certified as being roadworthy in India, says ministry website.

"We will always promote localisation," Deepak Jain, ACMA president told reporters on Tuesday, when asked about the industry body's views on Tesla's demand

Last year, a report said that India has taken a slew of measures to promote the use of electric cars in the country

Zeng Yuqun's net worth has jumped to $49.5 billion, making him one of the five richest people in Asia for the first time.

Owning and driving a Tesla car will have to wait till the government reduces taxes on imports.

Musk later blamed the FDI norms in India for delay in Tesla's entry into the Indian market

Tesla had held months of public and private discussions with India before opting for the Chinese site