Tesla starts hiring in India after Modi and Musk meet

Days after its CEO, Elon Musk, met with Indian Prime Minister Modi last week, the electric carmaker announced 13 job openings in Mumbai and New Delhi. High-end car taxes have recently been reduced in India.

On February 13, 2025, Elon Musk and Narendra Modi exchange greetings in Washington, DC.
Tesla has not disclosed any intentions to manufacture in

US electric car manufacturer Tesla announced job openings for 13 roles in India on Monday. The roles ranging from consumer engagement to store manager jobs were posted on the company’s LinkedIn page.

This comes on the heels of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US, where he met Elon Musk, the founder and CEO of Tesla and a special government employee under President Donald Trump.

No plans were announced after the meeting, but Modi said on X he discussed “space, mobility, technology and innovation” with Musk.DW