Tesla's India head Prashanth Menon resigns ahead of much-delayed India entry
Tesla country head for India Prashanth Menon has resigned ahead of the US electric carmaker's planned entry into the world's third-largest car market. As per a Bloomberg report, Tesla's China teams will oversee Tesla's India operations, with no immediate successor named.
Menon is also stepping down as the chairman of Tesla India's board, added the report citing sources. Tesla is yet to issue a statement on Menon's departure and his successor.
The Elon Musk firm has been trying to enter the Indian market for years. The brand has already secured showroom locations in Delhi and Mumbai to begin selling imported cars here. It has also posted close to two dozen mid-level jobs here this year, signaling progress in its plans to launch in the country.
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