Why Elon Musk is taking on India's richest man over Starlink
Elon Musk has accused Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani of blocking Starlink's entry into the Indian market, labeling the move a 'monopolistic chokehold.' The Indian government has denied these claims, stating that all satellite operators are subject to the same regulatory approval process.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights the geopolitical and economic tensions surrounding the expansion of global satellite internet services into emerging markets.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Elon Musk has accused the Ambanis of blocking Starlink's entry into India
Elon Musk has questioned whether billionaire Mukesh Ambani is the "real boss of India" as his satellite internet company Starlink struggles to secure final approval to launch in the country.
The remark came a day after Musk accused unnamed powerful business interests of trying to block Starlink's entry into India. He then singled out Ambani, whose Reliance conglomerate owns Jio, India's biggest mobile network operator.
India has rejected Musk's allegations, saying its satellite communications rules are fair and non-discriminatory.
Ambani and Reliance Group have not responded to Musk's remarks. The BBC has reached out to them for comment
The row comes as competition grows in India's satellite internet market, with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel also preparing to launch services.
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