Elon Musk's Tesla has resumed its search for showroom space in New Delhi, two sources told Reuters, in the first sign it is rethinking entering the Indian market after putting its investment plans on hold earlier this year.

Tesla restarts India showroom search, considering New Delhi; Musk plans to meet Modi and launch Starlink in India.

Elon Musk's Tesla has resumed its search for showroom space in the national capital, two sources told Reuters, in the first sign it is rethinking entering the Indian market after putting its investment plans on hold earlier this year.

Musk said in April he would meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a trip where he was to potentially announce an investment of USD 2-3 billion in India. However, he called off his visit at the last moment after Tesla decided to sack 10% of its staff amid falling sales.

Tesla is reportedly in discussions with DLF, India’s largest property developer, to secure showroom and operational spaces in the Delhi-NCR region.

It was not immediately clear whether Tesla will consider importing cars at the tax rate of as high as 100 per cent or if it will make investment commitments under India's new policy

Tesla is back in India. The company is looking for showroom space in New Delhi. It is talking with DLF for space in malls and commercial complexes. Tesla wants to open experience centers and service areas.