Indian Minister Visits Tesla Plant as EV Tax Cuts Being Mulled

India’s trade minister hailed Tesla Inc.’sties with the South Asian nation during a tour of one of the company’s US plants as the government seeks to woo investment from electric vehicle makers.

Piyush Goyal, who visited Tesla’s factory in Fremont, California on Monday, said the company was on track to double its imports of components from India. Goyal is in the US this week to participate in regional trade meetings and was expected to meet with Tesla’s Chief Executive Office Elon Musk.

The minister’s comments come as India looks to entice the likes of Tesla ...