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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

Updated On: 10 Dec 2024 | 10:51 PM IST

An SUV would mark a big expansion of Xiaomi's $10 billion EV endeavor, spearheaded personally by Lei

Updated On: 10 Dec 2024 | 10:28 AM IST

McCormick, the Delaware Chancery Court's chief judge, is an old hand at dealing with Musk-related backlash. In January she got an earful from critics, both in online posts and letters to her chambers

Updated On: 04 Dec 2024 | 7:39 AM IST

A massive $56 billion pay package of Elon Musk was blocked by a Delaware judge, sparking a fierce legal showdown as Tesla vows to fight back in court

Updated On: 03 Dec 2024 | 11:29 AM IST

The move to drop the lawsuit was announced in a one-page court filing by both companies in a Manhattan court

Updated On: 30 Nov 2024 | 1:24 PM IST

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that no discussion has taken place with regard to investments by American tech billionaire Elon Musk-owned Tesla and Starlink. Goyal, who was addressing a press conference here in the Capital, stated that as both issues were handled by different ministries, he had no personal knowledge of what was happening. "We haven't had any discussions to the best of my knowledge...," the minister said while responding to a query regarding any update on possible investment by Tesla and Starlink. Goyal further said, "...but both these subjects are handled in different ministries. The Heavy Industries Ministry looks after automobiles and Starlink will be handled by the Space Department. So, I don't have personal knowledge of what is happening ..." Earlier in April, Musk had pulled out from a much-hyped planned visit to India, including a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the last moment citing "very heavy Tesla obligations".

Updated On: 28 Nov 2024 | 11:10 PM IST

It's the latest tit-for-tat between the world's two richest individuals, whose businesses compete in the commercial space industry

Updated On: 22 Nov 2024 | 8:14 AM IST

Donald Trump is set to assume office on January 20 and has been naming his picks for key administrative roles. The list also features Musk, who will co-lead DOGE to make the US govt more 'efficient'

Updated On: 21 Nov 2024 | 4:55 PM IST

US President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that Tesla owner Elon Musk and Indian American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE. "I am pleased to announce that the Great Elon Musk, working in conjunction with American Patriot Vivek Ramaswamy, will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)," Trump announced. Ramaswamy is the first Indian American to have been tapped by Trump into his administration beginning January 20 next year. "Together, these two wonderful Americans will pave the way for my administration to dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure federal agencies -- essential to the 'Save America' Movement," he said. "This will send shockwaves through the system, and anyone involved in government waste, which is a lot of people!" stated Musk, as per the statement issued by Trump. The US President-elect said this will become, potentially, "The ...

Updated On: 13 Nov 2024 | 8:51 AM IST

Elon Musk-owned Starlink will have to comply with all norms to get licence for services in India, Union telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Tuesday. The minister said the satellite internet services provider is in process of completing all the requirements and they will get licence once they complete the process. "They (Starlink) have to comply with all rules to get the licence. You have to look at it from security perspective as well. They are in process of doing it. Once all requirements are met they will get the licence," Scindia told reporters. He was replying to a question on status of licence for Starlink. At present, the government has issued licence to Bharti Group-backed OneWeb and Jio-SES joint venture, Jio Satellite Communications.

Updated On: 12 Nov 2024 | 5:44 PM IST

The extraordinary sales volumes being pumped out by China's best-selling car brand means BYD has a shot at beating Ford

Updated On: 11 Nov 2024 | 10:47 AM IST

This shift is seen by experts as a strategic move, known as "forum shopping", aimed at securing more favourable outcomes in a court district aligned with conservative viewpoints

Updated On: 11 Nov 2024 | 10:32 AM IST

Donald Trump's return to the White House may bring potential advantages for Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos, as his policies favouring US companies could create a conducive environment for them

Updated On: 08 Nov 2024 | 2:34 PM IST

Musk contributed at least $119 million to a pro-Trump spending group, federal records show, and tirelessly touted the former president at the critical late stage of his campaign

Updated On: 07 Nov 2024 | 11:51 PM IST

Elon Musk, 53, has also been in the spotlight for his increasingly vocal - and costly - support of Republican candidate Donald Trump

Updated On: 25 Oct 2024 | 8:41 AM IST

Third-quarter results were buoyed by Tesla turning a corner with the Cybertruck, which generated profit for the first time

Updated On: 24 Oct 2024 | 11:16 PM IST

Ross Gerber, CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management and aprominent Tesla investor, said robotaxis and AI were not the fundamental businesses he wanted Musk to focus on

Updated On: 24 Oct 2024 | 3:55 PM IST

"No EV company is even profitable," Musk told analysts on a conference call on Wednesday. "And to the best of my knowledge, there was no EV division of any company, of any existing auto company

Updated On: 24 Oct 2024 | 9:33 AM IST

Tesla beat the consensus earnings estimate for the first time in five quarters, albeit an estimate that has roughly halved over the past year

Updated On: 24 Oct 2024 | 8:53 AM IST

The production company, which has also financed and produced films such as The Blind Side, filed a lawsuit accusing Musk of copyright infringement

Updated On: 22 Oct 2024 | 8:18 AM IST