“Tesla is reportedly considering investing $2-3 billion in India to start manufacturing electric cars.”
“Revolutionizing the Future: Tesla’s Bold Partnership with Tata Electronics to Enhance Semiconductor Innovations“
“Tesla is reportedly considering investing $2-3 billion in India to start manufacturing electric cars.“
Tesla and Tata Electronics have partnered up in a strategic deal. This partnership will allow Tesla to get semiconductor chips from Tata Electronics to use in their operations worldwide.
A few months ago, Tata Electronics signed an important deal that has put them in the spotlight as a reliable supplier for global clients who are looking for a key part of their semiconductor setup in India.
An American company, Tesla, is looking to enter the Indian market, which is known as one of the fastest-growing car markets globally. This shows that the electric car manufacturer is increasingly interested in India.
Elon Musk is expected to visit India soon to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. There is speculation that during this visit, Musk might announce his plans to invest in India, particularly in the production of electric vehicles (EVs).
However, neither Tesla nor Tata Electronics have confirmed these rumors yet. As a result, the details of the potential deal, such as the exact investment amount and other specifics, are currently unknown.
Tesla’s decision to involve local suppliers for electronics and subsystems shows that the company is diversifying its market focus and not relying solely on one market. The challenge lies in finding reliable local sources for semiconductors in India.
Ashok Chandak, the head of the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA), mentioned that improving the supply chain is crucial because there is a lot of value added in the industrial and automotive sectors.
Experts believe that Tesla could invest around $2-3 billion in India to produce electric cars, which are gaining popularity in the country.
Tata Electronics recently recruited 50-60 top experts from other countries to enhance its chip business. Meanwhile, Tesla has been exploring new sources for parts outside of China since the pandemic. Although Tesla manufactures some components like electric motors and batteries internally, it also procures the remaining parts from various suppliers globally.