New Delhi, October 9, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk has renewed his criticism of billionaire Mukesh Ambani over Starlink’s delayed commercial launch in India, sarcastically addressing the Reliance Industries chairman as “Prime Minister Ambani” and alleging that he would prefer to preserve his market dominance.
In a post on X, Musk called Ambani the “real boss of India” and questioned whether he would allow Starlink to compete in the country’s satellite internet market.
“Dear Prime Minister Ambani, Please accept my humble apologies for not realizing that you are the real boss of India,” Musk wrote.
“ Naturally, you would prefer to maintain your monopolistic exploitation of the great people of India, but would you nonetheless consider allowing Starlink to compete?” he added.
Musk argued that Starlink could help bridge connectivity gaps in areas where conventional internet services remain unavailable, giving children better access to education and enabling small businesses to reach global markets.
He also said the satellite internet service had helped save lives during natural disasters worldwide when other communication systems failed, arguing that its availability could benefit people across India.
The latest remarks follow a series of posts in which Musk questioned why Starlink had not received all the approvals required to begin commercial operations in India. He previously claimed that the company had spent five years complying with Indian laws and regulations.
Musk had earlier accused unnamed “oligarchs” of attempting to block Starlink’s entry to protect their positions in the telecom market, without identifying any individuals or companies.
The Indian government subsequently rejected the suggestion that Starlink was being deliberately obstructed, saying compliance with security requirements was mandatory for every satellite communication licence holder. It described claims of a discriminatory regulatory regime as “baseless and misconceived”.
After the government’s response, Musk asked on X whether Ambani was the “real boss of India”.
Starlink has secured a licence to provide satellite communication services in India but still requires security-related clearances and other approvals before launching commercially. The dispute has highlighted tensions over market competition, regulatory compliance and the expansion of satellite-based internet connectivity.
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