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It is the give and take that creates mutually beneficial partnerships, the minister said, making it clear that India is not anti-imports
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India welcomes Tesla and also all the other global companies which want to invest and manufacture in the country, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday.
Replying to a question on Elon Musk-promoted EV maker Tesla’s speculated entry into India, Goyal said the American company is welcome to set up a presence in India.
It is the give and take that creates mutually beneficial partnerships, the minister said, making it clear that India is not anti-imports. “We welcome Tesla and also all the other global companies who want to invest and manufacture in India,” Goyal said.
The minister also said that construction activity and vehicle exhaust are the prime reasons for pollution in cities. He assured that the government is committed to reducing pollution, citing efforts like encouraging usage of electric vehicles as a step in the same direction.
“In cities, the main reason for pollution is construction and vehicular pollution,” Goyal, who handles the Commerce portfolio, said. Switching to EVs should be seen as a big plus for the country because of the benefits it offers, Goyal said, adding that it’s also a viable alternative for auto users.
Speaking about the US-India partnership, Goyal said the two countries do not compete, but complement each other and when they join forces, it acts as a force multiplier.
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(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – PTI)
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