Elon Musk postpones India visit due to ‘very heavy Tesla obligations’

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Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, announced that he has postponed his planned trip to India due to “very heavy Tesla obligations.” He was scheduled to visit India and meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to announce investment plans for his businesses.

Elon Musk confirmed the delay on Twitter, stating that he looks forward to visiting later this year.

“Unfortunately, very heavy Tesla obligations require that the visit to India be delayed, but I do very much look forward to visiting later this year,” Musk said.

Musk’s visit was anticipated to mark breakthroughs for Tesla and Starlink, a satellite internet operator he owns. Tesla is reportedly seeking newer markets amid sales slowdowns in the US and China, with India being among the potential markets. The Indian government’s recent tax reductions on imported cars for companies investing locally have further sparked interest from Tesla.

Additionally, Starlink is expected to receive initial approvals to operate in India. The Indian government recently announced changes to its foreign direct investment policy in the space sector to liberalize entry routes for offshore investors in Indian companies.

Earlier, Elon Musk, the entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX, addressed concerns about his use of ketamine to treat depression. In an interview with journalist Don Lemon, Elon Musk had revealed that he occasionally uses ketamine to alleviate negative mental states, finding it helpful for shifting out of depressive moods.

According to a report from CNN, Musk’s use of ketamine has helped him manage the demands of leading his companies.

Elong Musk had explained that he uses ketamine in small doses approximately once every other week, under the supervision of a licensed physician. He stressed the importance of maintaining mental acuity for his demanding work schedule, which often involves 16-hour days.