This phone call comes amid rising trade tensions between the United States and China — the world’s two largest manufacturing economies. As high tariffs disrupt the global tech supply chain, industry leaders like Elon Musk are scouting for alternatives. And India, with its booming economy and stable policies, stands out.

India’s recent budget changes, including reduced import duties on luxury EVs, are seen as a welcoming signal to companies like Tesla. Already, the electric car giant has begun hiring for roles in India, suggesting that long-awaited plans to enter the Indian market are finally shifting gears.