Reliance pushes back as Musk questions Starlink’s delay in India
He asks why SpaceX’s Starlink still lacks a license in India after five years of complying with local laws
Reliance Industries, led by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, has pushed back against Elon Musk's criticism of Starlink's delayed licensing in India, stating that its own satellite venture is still awaiting regulatory clearances. The company welcomed competition in satellite communications, emphasizing that every player, including Musk's Starlink, must serve the people of India and abide by local laws and policies.
Musk has repeatedly questioned why SpaceX's Starlink still lacks a license in India after five years, implying that powerful Indian business interests may be influencing the process. India's government has rejected Musk's claims, stating that its satellite-communications framework is fair and non-discriminatory, with security clearance and spectrum allocation pending for all competing players.
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