Tesla will open its first India showroom in Mumbai next week, having imported $1 million worth of cars and merchandise, marking its entry into the world's third-largest car market despite CEO Elon Musk's complaints about high import tariffs.

Tesla has officially received a trade certificate from the Regional Transport Office (RTO) in Andheri to display its vehicles, conduct test drives and sell cars in India.

Ending months of speculation over its entry into the Indian market, Tesla is set to inaugurate its showroom in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex business district on July 15.