Tesla wants India to chip in with integral parts supply

Tesla is in discussions with US memory chip maker Micron as well as Mumbai-based CG Semi, a part of Murugappa Group, to evaluate procurement options as it looks to diversify its global supply chain, said people aware of developments. This follows the Elon Musk-led electric vehicle (EV) maker’s strategic deal with Tata Electronics to acquire semiconductor chips for its global operations, as reported by ET in April last year.

“Tesla spoke to representatives from the three large semiconductor facilities that have taken off in India — Micron, CG…