Tesla’s India Entry: $2 Billion Deal With Tata Partnership, Here's Details
Written By: Mobin
Tesla bought components worth about $2 billion from Indian suppliers in FY24. This is part of Tesla's strategy to reduce its dependence on China.
The deal
Tata Autocomp is supplying EV components, while TCS is helping with circuit board technology. Tata Electronics is set to supply chips.
Tata's role
After Covid-19, Tesla has reduced its dependence on China and Taiwan. India has been made the major source of wiring harnesses, electric motors and battery management units.
Shift from China
Tesla is now sourcing components from more than a dozen companies in India, including Sona BLW, Bharat Forge and Sandhar Technologies.
Indian companies
Tesla plans to set up manufacturing units in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. Government incentives are the main attraction.
Manufacturing in India
Tesla's entry into India could make the EV market competitive. Challenges for companies like Tata Motors may increase.
EV market
Tata Motors is the leader in the EV market in India, but Tesla's entry is likely to increase competition.
Competition
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