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India Closer to Agreement With Tesla to Import EVs, Set Up Plant

  • Factory being considered in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu
  • Import of Tesla electric sedans could start from next year
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India is closing in on an agreement with Tesla Inc. that would allow the US automaker to ship its electric cars to the country from next year and set up a factory within two years, according to people familiar with the Indian government’s thinking.