Sharad Agarwal Takes Charge as Tesla’s New India Head, Focus on Luxury EV Market

American electric mobility company Tesla has appointed Sharad Agarwal as its country head in India. Agarwal earlier headed Lamborghini India. This move marks the direction of Tesla's new strategy in the Indian market since the company aims to gain more sales and brand awareness. Agarwal, who was appointed as country head for India, will target luxury buyers. He has inherited the task of dealing with high import duties and slow adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India.

Tesla's appointment of a country head in India reflects the company's shift in approach to the market after a slow start to sales in the world's most populous country. The electric car manufacturer has appointed Sharad Agarwal, who headed Lamborghini India until now, to lead local operations, people familiar with the matter said.

Sources said Agarwal will take charge this week and will be tasked with reviving Tesla's operations in a market that has so far failed to meet expectations. He will also be the on-the-ground leader for Tesla, unlike previously, where a small team of local employees operated remotely through an executive team in China and other regional centers.

Tesla's move to appoint a country head for India reflects the company's changing approach to the slow start to sales in the world's most populous country. According to experts, electric car manufacturer Tesla has selected Sharad Agarwal to lead local operations. Sharad previously headed Lamborghini India. According to sources, Sharad is expected to take charge this week and will be tasked with reviving Tesla's presence in the Indian market, which has so far failed to meet expectations. He will lead Tesla on the ground, unlike previously, where the local team was led by employees from China and other regional centers.