Starlink says built India’s infrastructure with requisite government approvals, ready to offer hi-speed internet
Starlink claims it has met all Indian government requirements for its satellite internet infrastructure and is ready to launch services. This follows a public feud between Elon Musk and Reliance Industries regarding market competition and regulatory compliance.
Why it matters
The entry of global satellite internet providers into India is a major regulatory and economic battleground involving powerful corporate interests.
Starlink says built India’s infrastructure with requisite government approvals, ready to offer hi-speed internet left In a series of posts on social media platform X recently, Mr. Musk took aim at Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani, sarcastically addressing him as “Prime Minister Ambani” and questioning whether he wielded greater influence over India’s decisions than Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File. Reuters Reuters https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/smid0m/article71595518.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2026-10-09T112738Z_1201529500_RC2SRLA8EZ39_RTRMADP_3_RUSSIA-SPACE-STARLINK.JPG Dado Ruvic FILE PHOTO: The silhouette of Elon Musk and Starlink logo are seen in this illustration taken June 11, 2026.
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