Elon Musk's surprise visit to China this week won concessions for Tesla but left India feeling spurned after he cancelled a scheduled trip there for earlier this month, with Indian commentators calling the move a snub.

Elon Musk has angered many in India after visiting China just days after canceling a planned trip to the country. India and China, two of the world's economic giants, have an intense rivalry as they battle to attract business from around the world. Musk was due to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week.

CEO Elon Musk is due to arrive in India next week for a visit that is expected to include a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and confirmation that Tesla plans to build a factory in the world’s most populous country.