India, Feb. 22 -- Amid the EV manufacturing push in the country, Andhra Pradesh is reportedly making efforts to attract Elon Musk's Tesla to set up its manufacturing facility in the state.

The state government's Economic Development Board (EDB) has prepared a pitch which highlights its port connectivity and land to attract the US-based company, ET reported, citing sources close to the matter.

Additionally, the state is mulling to offer incentives, including ready land parcels.

Initially, the state aims to assist the company in importing cars via its ports. Furthermore, the state claims that southern Andhra Pradesh has a " readymade ecosystem of auto companies, battery manufacturers and ancillary manufacturers," which can be ideal for t...