Elon Musk is finally bringing Tesla to India after years of delays, hiring for key roles amid declining global investor confidence. Tesla faces falling profits, shrinking sales, and tough competition from Chinese rivals like BYD.

India may get more than it bargained for when it comes to Elon Musk. The Tesla boss' role in the White House might make it easier for him to set the terms of his entry into the world's third-largest car market.

With reports swirling about Tesla’s imminent entry into India, here’s a look at its journey and major milestones: