Tesla battery supplier Panasonic in talks to set up plant in India.

In a strategic move aimed at solidifying its supply chains before entering the Indian market, Texas-headquartered electric-vehicle (EV) manufacturer Tesla has asked its battery suppliers to initiate negotiations with the government to set up battery-manufacturing units in the country, Business Standard has learnt.

The move comes after Tesla’s chief executive officer (CEO), Elon Musk, announced his plans of entering the Indian market.

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