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Musk challenges Ambani's influence as Starlink's India launch stalls
October 9, 2026 at 07:26 AM
Elon Musk has accused India's regulators of favoring billionaire Mukesh Ambani as Starlink's launch stalls, prompting the government to reject the allegations.
- Musk accused unnamed "oligarchs" of blocking Starlink's entry into India, calling it a "crime against the people of India."
- India's communications ministry rejected the claims, saying its satellite rules are fair and non-discriminatory and all three operators await clearances.
- Musk wrote on X, "Is Ambani the real boss of India?", noting Starlink is licensed in more than 165 countries.
- Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, partners distributing Starlink since March 2025, are also preparing rival satellite internet services.