US electric vehicle giant Tesla has launched its first showroom, in India's largest commercial city of Mumbai. It represents the company's opening move into the huge Indian car market.

With its sales cratering in the West, the electric vehicle giant is making a high-stakes pivot to the world's third-largest auto market.

Tesla inaugurated its first showroom in India on Tuesday, located in Mumbai. The launch was followed by a dramatic showcase on Wednesday when Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde drove a Tesla car into the state legislature premises,

Musk has talked about India for years. This time, the groundwork is finally being laid. The next few months will show if this is the start of something lasting.

Tesla has officially launched its India debut with the inauguration of its Mumbai showroom by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The company unveiled its Model Y, highlighting Maharashtra's supportive EV policy and infrastructure.

Tesla has officially entered the Indian market with its first showroom at Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex. The company has launched its popular compact electric SUV, the Model Y, priced from ₹60 lakh. This highly anticipated launch marks a significant milestone in India’s electric vehicle revolution.

Experts told CNBC that Tesla will compete in the premium segment of the market with the likes of BMW, rather than with local EVs like those from Tata Motors.