India's finance ministry is not considering duty waivers for Tesla at the moment.

Discussions between Tesla and the Indian government for customs duty waivers have been turned down.

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Tesla is engaged in talks with the Indian government regarding an investment proposal for a manufacturing facility in India.

The proposed factory would have an annual capacity to produce approximately 500,000 electric vehicles.

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The Indian government has expressed interest in Tesla using India as an export hub for shipping cars to the Indo-Pacific region.

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Tesla's entry into the Indian market was delayed due to the government's refusal to lower import taxes on its vehicles.

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India imposes a high import tax of up to 100 percent on electric vehicles.

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Tesla's investment proposal shows the company's commitment to establishing a presence in India.

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Exporting cars from India to other countries could open up new growth opportunities for Tesla.

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