The United States wants India to eliminate tariffs on car imports under a proposed trade deal between the two nations, but New Delhi is reluctant to immediately bring down such duties to zero even as it considers further cuts,

At the launch of the updated Volvo XC90 SUV, Jyoti Malhotra, the MD of Volvo Car India, points towards a BEV-centric future for the brand, talks about Tesla’s India entry and stresses the importance of policy consistency.

Tesla is reportedly recruiting and scouting showroom locations in the country, following a meeting between Prime Minister Modi and Elon Musk earlier this month.

The United States is pushing India to eliminate taxes on imported cars under a new trade deal. Currently, the country charges extremely high taxes on imported vehicles, sometimes going up to 110%. This has made it difficult for foreign carmakers to sell their vehicles in the country.

President Donald Trump's administration wants India to cut tariffs on car imports as part of a potential trade agreement between the two countries, but New Delhi is reluctant to immediately eliminate such duties,