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How Elon Musk blindsided Narendra Modi with a cancelled India trip

Tesla chief prioritised talks in China but has eye on long-term potential in world’s most populous country

“Looking forward to meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in India!” Elon Musk posted on his social media platform X in April.

The billionaire was eagerly anticipating the visit, not just to scout a location for Tesla’s new $3bn electric vehicle “gigafactory”, but also for a family holiday. He had arranged for his mother, three of his children and their two childminders to accompany him, according to two people familiar with the plans.

Just 10 days later, he cancelled the trip, citing “very heavy Tesla obligations” and promising to return later in the year. Indian government officials, who had hosted Tesla executives on past visits and prepared about 20 visas for the delegation due in April, were left waiting.

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