Elon Musk accuses Asia’s richest man of blocking Starlink in India
Elon Musk has accused Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani of obstructing Starlink’s entry into India, escalating a dispute over regulatory delays.
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AIAmerican billionaire Elon Musk has accused Asia’s richest man, Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, of blocking Starlink’s entry into India.
Musk’s criticism of Ambani has intensified amid ongoing delays in regulatory approval for Starlink’s launch in India, according to Al Arabiya.
Musk based his accusation on the influence of powerful economic and political figures, claiming their monopolistic grip is stifling consumers.
However, the Indian government has rejected Musk’s allegations of monopoly and discrimination, responding that claims of regulatory bias are based on a misunderstanding of the rules.
Starlink has been seeking to enter the Indian market since 2021 and has already secured key licenses, but is still awaiting final security clearances.