Tesla has made its long-awaited entry into India with the opening of its first showroom — nine years after CEO Elon Musk first teased the move in April 2016 and following years of delays and shifting timelines in one of the world’s largest automotive markets.

Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G Elon Musk's car company Tesla has opened its first-ever showroom in India. For now, Tesla is only offering one model, the Model Y, for sale in India. Will Tesla be able to crack the Indian car market?

Experts told CNBC that Tesla will compete in the premium segment of the market with the likes of BMW, rather than with local EVs like those from Tata Motors.

Tesla’s long-awaited India debut comes as the government considers lowering EV import duties in a U.S. trade deal.

With its sales cratering in the West, the electric vehicle giant is making a high-stakes pivot to the world's third-largest auto market.

Tesla has started selling cars in India, the world’s most populous country – but at a hefty price tag. Tesla, which is facing slumping sales and complications from CEO Elon Musk’s political entanglements,