Tesla India Motors and Energy, the Indian subsidiary of Elon Musk-backed electric vehicle maker Tesla, reported revenue of ₹247.31 crore and a net profit of ₹5.16 crore for FY26 — its first full financial year with vehicle sales on record. The figures, drawn from regulatory filings, mark a dramatic revenue surge for the company as it establishes a foothold in one of the world's largest emerging EV markets.

Revenue Surge Driven by Vehicle Sales

Revenue from operations rose nearly 12-fold compared to ₹20.83 crore in FY25, when the company's turnover came entirely from services-related operations. In FY26, vehicle sales contributed ₹214.69 crore — accounting for nearly 87% of total revenue — while services added ₹32.40 crore. Net profit climbed from ₹55.49 lakh in the prior year, reflecting the impact of expanding commercial operations.

Sales Volumes and Market Presence

The revenue performance came despite a relatively modest sales base. Tesla India recorded 346 vehicle registrations between September 2025 and March 2026, averaging roughly 49 units per month during the initial launch phase. The company opened its first showroom in Mumbai in 2025, marking its formal entry into retail vehicle sales in India.

Notably, momentum has accelerated sharply since. Registrations reached 650 units during April–September FY27 — surpassing the entire prior year's tally within just the first six months of the new fiscal. Average monthly registrations climbed to approximately 108 units, more than double the initial pace.

Capital Infusion and Infrastructure Investment

Tesla strengthened its Indian subsidiary's balance sheet through a fresh capital injection of approximately ₹86 crore during FY26, according to regulatory filings. Capital expenditure on property, plant, equipment, and capital work-in-progress rose sharply to ₹62.54 crore from just ₹1.16 crore in the previous year — a signal of deepening infrastructure commitment in the market.

Musk Showcases New Roadster Prototype

This comes as Elon Musk earlier in October unveiled a new version of the Tesla Roadster sports car at a SpaceX facility in Texas. The prototype reportedly lifted off the ground briefly during a demonstration, with Musk highlighting that the vehicle navigated an elevated curved track before becoming airborne for a short distance and landing safely — drawing comparisons to the concept of a flying car. While the demonstration was held in the United States, it underscores Tesla's continued push on high-profile product innovation that sustains global brand visibility.

What It Means for India's EV Market

Tesla's entry, though still at low volumes by global standards, has provided a benchmark for premium EV pricing in India and intensified competition in the upper end of the market. This is the first year its Indian financials reflect actual consumer vehicle demand rather than backend services. With registration momentum building and capital expenditure rising, the company's trajectory in India appears to be on an upward curve — though sustaining profitability at scale will depend on whether it can broaden its model lineup and manage import costs.