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Tesla’s ambitious India entry in mid-2025 faces hurdles as Bloomberg reports sluggish sales of its premium Model Y SUV. Of the initial 300 units imported, nearly one-third (around 100) remain unsold four months later, prompting quiet discounts of up to ₹2 lakh on select variants. Priced between ₹69.67–79.19 lakh, the Model Y saw only 600 bookings, with just 227 registrations in 2025.
Tamil Nadu’s ambitious Hosur international airport on 2,300+ acres, designed for 3 crore annual passengers, has been excluded from UDAN scheme due to Bengaluru Airport’s 150km exclusivity clause valid until 2033. State refuses central funding and plans independent development, possibly with private partners. Meanwhile, UDAN licensing proceeds for Vellore and Neyveli airports (₹84.9 crore).
Karnataka’s ambitious Bengaluru second airport plan hits roadblocks as AAI’s April 2025 inspection flagged technical, logistical flaws in all three shortlisted sites — Chudahalli-Somanahalli and Nelamangala. No frontrunner emerged, delaying progress. Minister MB Patil calls it routine scrutiny, announcing techno-economic feasibility studies.
