In the first tangible inroads Elon Musk has sought for years in India, Starlink passed a final regulatory hurdle and Tesla opened its first India store.

With delivery estimated to start from the third quarter, Tesla will drive on to India's busy roads, targeting a niche premium EV segment that accounts for just 4% of overall sales in the world's third-largest car market.

Tesla Model Y Plugged In for Charging" > Tesla has officially entered the Indian market, opening its first-ever showroom in Mumbai and launching vehicle sales, nine years after CEO Elon Musk first floated the idea in 2016.