Elon Musk Postpones India Trip Citing “Very Heavy” Tesla Obligations

April 20, 2024 | Author: News Desk

Tesla chief Elon Musk this morning said he has postponed his planned trip to India due to “very heavy Tesla obligations”, a day before his visit was expected to begin. Musk, who owns Tesla and SpaceX, was to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his two-day visit and announce investment plans for his businesses.

The world’s richest man confirmed on X he has delayed his trip, but said he looks forward to visiting India later this year.

“Unfortunately, very heavy Tesla obligations require that the visit to India be delayed, but I do very much look forward to visiting later this year,” said the tech entrepreneur.

Musk had said last week he was “looking forward to meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in India”, after which reports said he could arrive in the country on April 21.

He had met the Prime Minister in the US last June and described himself as his “fan”, assuring that Tesla will enter the Indian market “as soon as humanly possible”.