New Delhi: Electric vehicle giant Tesla has started hiring in India, the announcement came days after Elon Musk met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Tesla listed several vacancies on its website, including store managers and service technicians, for New Delhi and Mumbai.
The job advertisements were posted on LinkedIn on Monday, fueling speculation about Tesla’s potential investment in India.
Elon Musk is looking for business opportunities in the world’s most populous country, and Tesla began looking for factory and showroom locations in India last year.
Tesla also wants to introduce its satellite internet service Starlink in India, subject to strict security regulations.
The market for electric cars in India is still limited, but there is great potential for Tesla to grow.
Tesla is trying to gain a foothold in India amid growing competition in China and a global slowdown in electric vehicle sales.
India has reduced import taxes on electric vehicles for automakers that commit to investing $500 million and starting local production within three years.