Tesla has made its long-awaited entry into India with the opening of its first showroom — nine years after CEO Elon Musk first teased the move in April 2016 and following years of delays and shifting timelines in one of the world’s largest automotive markets.

In the first tangible inroads Elon Musk has sought for years in India, Starlink passed a final regulatory hurdle and Tesla opened its first India store.

Tesla launches its first showroom in Mumbai today, putting on display the Model Y and Model 3. The Model Y will likely be Tesla's first offering in the Indian market, followed by the Model 3. Customers can start placing orders from July 15,