India wants Tesla's local sourcing plans, roadmap before any tax breaks

The departments have also asked Tesla for its thoughts on importing fully built cars versus so-called knocked-down units or partially built vehicles

India has asked Tesla Inc. to ramp up local procurement and share detailed manufacturing plans before the carmaker’s demands for lower taxes on electric vehicles are considered, a person with the knowledge of the matter said.

The ministries of heavy industries and finance sought the details from Tesla in a meeting earlier this month even as the government examines billionaire Elon Musk’s demand for lower taxes on EVs in Asia’s third-largest economy, the person said, asking not to be identified because the discussions are private.

The departments have also asked Tesla for its thoughts on importing fully built cars versus