Elon Musk has accused Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance of stalling Starlink’s launch in India, alleging the billionaire is trying to preserve a monopolistic position for Indian consumers. In response, Reliance Industries says it is not seeking to block Starlink and welcomes competition in satellite communications, including from Starlink.
Across multiple reports, Reliance’s main argument is that regulatory timelines and approvals apply equally to all operators. The company says its own satellite services under Jio are also awaiting necessary clearances, and it reiterates that it operates “within India’s regulatory framework” and “abides by law.”
Outlets also note that the dispute follows earlier public exchanges involving India’s communications authorities rejecting Musk’s broader claims of discrimination. Reuters and others in this set describe India’s stance that its satellite authorisation process is fair and non-discriminatory, with security assessments and spectrum-related steps being handled through a similar process for different applicants. The coverage frames Reliance’s comments as both a response to Musk and an attempt to clarify its position during ongoing regulatory deliberations around satellite services.
