2 weeks Ago
As turbulence in the global economy continues, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, in a major move, said he is looking forward to visiting India later this year. Musk To Visit India Musk made this remark on his own social media platform, X, on Saturday. This visit from the South African-born billionaire comes at a time when his businesses, particularly Tesla's EV business, have taken a hit.
Musk, as the head of the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE, has come under immense scrutiny for his actions to trim the US Federal government. Modi-Musk Talk In addition, the trade war unleashed by US President Donald Trump has admittedly affected Musk and his prospects. At a moment like this, the world's richest man's meeting with PM Modi is of greater pertinence.
Musk's remarks came a day after he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke and discussed the immense potential for collaboration in technology and innovation. In his post on X, Musk said, "It was an honor to speak with PM Modi. I am looking forward to visiting India later this year!" It was an honor to speak with PM Modi.
I am looking forward to visiting India later this year! https://t.co/TYUp6w5Gys — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 19, 2025 Also Read: AI will transform coding, not kill it: OpenAI’s Kevin Weil After their talk on Friday, PM Modi took to X and said, "Spoke to @elonmusk and talked about various issues, including the topics we covered during our meeting in Washington DC earlier this year. We discussed the immense potential for collaboration in the areas of technology and innovation.
" "India remains committed to advancing our partnerships with the US in these domains," he added. Spoke to @elonmusk and talked about various issues, including the topics we covered during our meeting in Washington DC earlier this year. We discussed the immense potential for collaboration in the areas of technology and innovation.
India remains committed to advancing our...
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 18, 2025 India Calling This new development comes two months after PM Modi's US visit in February. Modi, apart from his official meeting with US President Trump, also convened with Musk. Had a very good meeting with @elonmusk in Washington DC.
We discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about such as space, mobility, technology and innovation. I talked about India’s efforts towards reform and furthering ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.’ pic.
twitter.com/7xNEqnxERZ — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2025 Tesla has been in the process of starting its own manufacturing facility in India while looking to expand in the price-sensitive Indian market. Currently, Tesla cars sold in India are manufactured elsewhere.
In addition, with the US and China at loggerheads, India becomes a crucial avenue for Musk and his carmaker. Also Read: Trump admin studying option to fire Fed chair Powell: White House.
