Elon Musk Clashes With Reliance Over Delays in Starlink India Satellite Licensing

18 Oct 2026, 11:00 am · 4h ago · 1 min read · Inc42

SpaceX founder Elon Musk has criticized Reliance Industries and the Indian government over prolonged delays in securing satellite communication licenses for Starlink in India. Musk alleged regulatory bias favouring domestic players, questioning why Starlink remains unlicensed despite operating across 165 countries. Reliance Industries rejected allegations of opposing competition, stating it welcomes foreign players provided they comply with local laws, adding that its Jio satellite arm also awaits approvals. The Ministry of Communications affirmed that regulatory processing remains non-discriminatory for Starlink, Reliance Jio, and Eutelsat OneWeb.