In June of this year, the Prime Minister of IndiaModiDuring his visit to the United States, he met with Musk and made a request for Musk to build a large industrial base in India. ModiIndia expressed its full support for this project. However, U.S. media reports pointed out that although the Indian market has huge potential and U.S. companies have also shown strong interest in it, due to high tax issues, letTeslaCompanies are deterred. According to India'sImport taxesPolicy, the price of less than 40,000 US dollars of vehicles imported to India need to pay 70%.Import taxes, while imports of more than $40,000 are required to pay 100%.Tariffs。Such a heavy oneTariffsGiveTeslaThe company's entry into India brings great difficulties unlessModiWilling to adjustTariffsPolicy.
However, in mid-November, the British ".FinanceFor the first time, The Times revealed that India** could make concessions. According to sources, India is considering agreeing to Musk's conditions, that is, the "tax cut" policy, so that foreign companies can settle inTariffsThe threshold is lowered to less than 15%. This requires India to introduce a policy that applies to all foreign companies in order to attract moreInvestments。Sources also revealed that Musk may negotiate with India** on the sidelines of the APEC leaders' informal meeting. If all goes well,TeslaThe company will complete the launch of the Indian market next yearInvestments
However, just in India** expressed a willingness to lowerTariffsto attractTeslacompanyInvestmentsAt the same time, India** suddenly changed its mind. On Wednesday, the Indian agency told India that it does not currently plan to reduce electric vehicles given some circumstancesImport taxes。India's Deputy Minister of Commerce and Industry Parkkash announced that India is promoting the "Make in India" policy, which aims to encourage domestic and foreign cooperationElectric vehiclesindustryInvestments。However, India has no intention of downgrading due to individual incidentsTariffs。This also means:TeslaThe company's plans to enter the Indian market and build a factory in India may be put on hold. Analysts believe thatModiThere can be two reasons to change your mind: one is to lowerTariffsIt could deal a certain blow to domestic businesses, and some state lawmakers have already pressured New Delhi to demand even the United StatesInvestmentsNor should there be any possibility of sparing in order to protect the country's industry;The second is when India makes concessionsTeslaCompanies have not made reciprocal concessions, such as jobs and the size of the gigafactory. Previously in the negotiations, India had demanded:TeslaThe company provides more jobs and expands the size of the gigafactory, whileTeslaNot promised down, which can lead toModi** Change your mind further.
It is worth mentioning that last week a source revealed that India itselfCarsCorporate TataCarsPressure the ** not to lower itElectric vehiclesImport taxesto protect the domestic industry andInvestmentsHe who. Plus IndiaBusiness CreditThe problem has been criticized,TeslaCompanies inevitably have to take into account the possible loss of them in the coming timeTariffsImmunityrisk.
Commentators believe that "Musk has learned a lesson before he even entered India, and they understand how easy it is to 'go back'." Before, India ** promised to be rightFoxconnLarge preferential subsidies are also easily reversed, thisBusiness CreditThe absence of a large business to attract large businessInvestmentsIt's difficult. ”
India** agency announced that it has abandoned the reduction of electric vehiclesImport taxes, which has sparked a lot of speculation and controversy. First of all, India is promoting a "Make in India" policy, hoping to encourage domestic and foreign supportElectric vehiclesindustryInvestments。LowerTariffsIt may cause some competitive pressure on domestic enterprises, which may be a reason for India** to change its mind. There is a request from the state assemblymanModiDon't be rightTeslaForeign companies such as corporations are too lenient to protect their own industries. AlthoughTeslaEntry into the Indian market may bring new technology and employment opportunities, but it is also undeniably an impact on local businesses.
Secondly, India ** hopesTeslaThe company made reciprocal concessions, such as providing more jobs and expanding the size of the gigafactory. In the negotiations, India has asked for:TeslaMake these requests, butTeslaAnd did not promise. This can lead to:Modi** In mindTeslaTake a more cautious approach when entering the Indian market.
In addition, India properCarsCorporate TataCarsPressure on the ** to protect the domestic industry andInvestmentsDon't lower itElectric vehiclesImport taxes。This is also what India is consideringTariffsA factor that needs to be taken into account when policy.
And finally, IndiaBusiness CreditThe problem has been around for a long time, which makesTeslaThe company must cancel within a possible time frameTariffsImmunityBe vigilant. In the past, some foreign businesses were in IndiaInvestmentsAfter encounteringBusiness CreditQuestion, let thatTeslaCompanies are deterred.
India is attractingTeslacompanyInvestmentsThe "reversal of the door" highlights that India is attracting foreign countriesInvestmentsaspects of complexity. Despite the huge potential of the Indian market, the high amountTariffswithBusiness CreditProblems have always plagued foreign businesses. TeslaThe company is the world's leading oneElectric vehiclesIt is of great significance for manufacturers to further expand their presence in the Indian market. However, due to tax issues and the protection of the interests of the local industry, India is on the right sideTeslaThe company's entry strategy was hesitant for a while.
The "reversal of the door" against IndiaTeslaCompanies need to carefully evaluate itInvestmentsplan, and conduct more in-depth communication and negotiations with India**. The parties can work together to solve the requirements of India and for:TeslaThe development of the Indian market provides a better environment and opportunities. At the same time, India** should also step up its efforts to improve the business environment and enhance trust in order to attract more foreign companiesInvestments
For India, attractionTeslaand other foreign enterprisesInvestmentsNot only can it bring technological innovation and employment opportunities, but it can also promote the development of local industries. Therefore, in attracting foreign countriesInvestmentsIn terms of the need for India** to take into account the principle of fair competition and provide good services for foreign companiesInvestmentsEnvironment and treatment. It is only through sincere cooperation and win-win mechanisms that India can attract moreInternationalInvestmentsrealizedEconomyof take-off.