Prerogative of particular company where to invest: Govt on Tesla

Amid the hype surrounding reports of US car manufacturer Tesla’s entry into Gujarat and the possibility of the company’s co-founder, Elon Musk, participating in the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, the state government on Wednesday said that it is the prerogative of the concerned company to decide where to invest.

On state ministers saying that talks were on with the company, Managing Director of Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation, Rahul Gupta, told mediapersons, “You would appreciate it that it is the prerogative of a particular company where to invest what to invest. As far as Tesla is concerned, the government of Gujarat would be more than happy to facilitate them in case they decide to come to Gujarat.”

“We will be more than happy if Tesla decides to come to Gujarat,” he said while acknowledging that talks have not been held yet “to the best of my knowledge”.

Avoiding a direct answer to media queries, state Additional Chief Secretary (Industries and Mines) S J Haider said: “Generally, we are open to all and invite all.”