July 16, 2025, 3:30:38 PM IST (Published) 2 Min Read A day after Tesla officially entered the Indian market, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde drove a Tesla Model Y outside Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai on Wednesday. Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik accompanied him as a passenger during the ride, which drew attention from legislators, reporters, and officials present at the scene. ◻️LIVE????मुंबई ????️ 16-07-2025 — Eknath Shinde - एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde) July 16, 2025 Tesla opened its first showroom in India on Tuesday at Maker Maxity Mall in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Transport Minister Sarnaik inaugurated the showroom and unveiled the car. They also sat inside the vehicle to experience it firsthand. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis during the inauguration of global EV giant Tesla's first experience centre in India at the Maker Maxity Commercial Complex, Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), in Mumbai. At the inauguration, Fadnavis called Mumbai the right choice for Tesla’s India entry and highlighted the city’s role as a centre for innovation and sustainability. He urged Tesla to go beyond sales by setting up research, development, and manufacturing in Maharashtra. Inaugurated Tesla’s first India Experience Centre at BKC, Mumbai. A proud moment as Maharashtra becomes the first choice for global investors and pioneers the future of mobility in India. Setting the pace for next-gen transport, innovation, and sustainable development.