Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said the electric carmaker will be in India "as soon as humanly possible"

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that the electric carmaker will be in India "as soon as humanly possible." Musk made the comments after meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New York.

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Musk has been interested in bringing Tesla to India for several years, but the company has faced challenges, such as high import duties and a lack of charging infrastructure.

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–However, Musk has said that he is confident that Tesla will be able to overcome these challenges and enter the Indian market.

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He has also said that he is looking forward to working with the Indian government to make Tesla a success in India.

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The arrival of Tesla in India would be a major boost for the country's electric vehicle market.

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It would also create jobs and boost the economy. Tesla's entry into India is a sign of the growing importance of the country as a market for electric vehicles.

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