Elon Musk has personally responded to Siddharth Jain, the Executive Director of INOX Air Products. This reaction from the Tesla boss came after Jain became the first businessman from India to buy a Tesla Model Y. Jain shared photographs of his new electric SUV on X, tagging Musk, who responded with a congratulatory message. This was widely circulated, deemed a symbol of the growing popularity and curiosity around the Tesla Model Y in India. Jain’s new purchase also indicates the interest of Indian business leaders in EVs.
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Congrats! https://t.co/w5VxjoscqV
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 17, 2025
Siddharth Jain’s Model Y Purchase And Significance
After taking the delivery of his new car, Jain took to X (formerly Twitter), stating, “This one’s for you,
Elon Musk. I am beyond thrilled to receive India Inc’s 1st Tesla. I have been waiting for this precious moment ever since I visited the Tesla Fremont factory in 2017. Dreams do come true." Tesla CEO took notice of the post and responded with “Congrats".
Jain bringing home the newly launched Tesla Model Y is important because it marks the first purchase of a Tesla by any major Indian business leader. INOX Air Products happens to be among India’s largest industrial gas suppliers; Jain’s decision underscores how interest keeps growing in electric vehicle (EV) adoption among corporate India.
Why Musk’s Reply Matters
Musk’s quick response to Jain’s post attracted a lot of attention, demonstrating Tesla’s focus on the Indian market at this crucial juncture. Industry experts believe that the acknowledgment of Elon Musk would go a long way in significantly boosting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India, where charging infrastructure and policy frameworks are still in the process of maturation. As more business leaders speak out for EVs, Tesla will start to make its presence more prominent the Indian market.
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Tesla Model Y: Specs
The Tesla Model Y is offered in Rear Wheel Drive and Long Range Rear Wheel Drive variants. The standard model claims a range of 500 km, whereas the long-range version offers 622 km on one full charge. The standard model goes from 0-100 km/h in just 5.9 seconds, while the long range achieves this mark in 5.6 seconds. The standard model can cover up to 238 km on a 15 minute charge, and for the long range variant, it is about 267 km.
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