The decision caps more than a year of deadlocked talks with government representatives as Tesla sought to first test demand by selling electric vehicles (EVs) imported from production hubs in the United States and China, at lower tariffs. But the government is pushing Tesla to commit to manufacturing locally before it will lower tariffs, which can run as high as 100% on imported vehicles.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/tesla-puts-india-entry-plan-on-hold-after-deadlock-on-tariffs-report/articleshow/91541561.cms