Elon Musk fires another salvo over Starlink delay, targets Ambani again
Elon Musk has publicly criticized Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, accusing him of maintaining a monopoly that blocks Starlink's entry into the Indian market. The Indian government has denied these claims, stating that delays are due to standard regulatory and security requirements.
Why it matters
This conflict underscores the geopolitical and regulatory challenges faced by global tech companies attempting to enter emerging markets.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Friday fired another salvo over the delay in the commercial rollout of Starlink in India, taking swipe at billionaire Mukesh Ambani once again.In a post on X, Musk addressed the Reliance Industries chairman as “Prime Minister Ambani”, alleging that he was the “real boss of India” and questioning why Starlink was yet to receive the necessary clearances to begin commercial operations.“Dear Prime Minister Ambani, Please accept my humble apologies for not realizing that you are the real boss of India.
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