India, Feb. 18 -- Tesla has recently sent out very clear signals regarding entering the Indian market, with Tesla starting hiring for 14 positions in India. The development indicates that the electric car giant is getting set to expand its activities in one of the globe's biggest automobile markets. The employment postings, covering positions in engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain management, reflect Tesla's strategic effort towards setting up a local base.

This follows closely on the heels of a key meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, which sparked rumors of the company's long-awaited entry into India.

Although Tesla has been looking at India for a while now, this recruitment drive is a ...