Musk accuses Indian billionaire Ambani over delays to Starlink's entry into India
Elon Musk has publicly accused Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani of being India's "real boss" in connection with delays to Starlink's entry. The source gives only this claim and few other details.
Elon Musk, the businessman whose company SpaceX runs the Starlink satellite internet service, has accused Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani of being the country's "real boss". The accusation relates to delays holding up Starlink's entry into the Indian market, according to a report from Al Jazeera dated 10 October 2026.
What was said
Musk portrayed Ambani as the person who effectively runs the country. He made the remark about one of the best-known businessmen in India, and tied it to the hold-up over Starlink's launch there.
What is known
The source provides only this claim by Musk. It does not say which specific obstacles are preventing Starlink from starting operations in India, which government decisions or companies are involved in the process, or whether Ambani has responded to the accusation. The causes of the delay and the basis for the accusation therefore cannot be determined from this material.
Starlink delivers internet access through satellites. Launching such a service in a new country normally depends on local approvals. In this case, Musk's public statement points to tension surrounding the company's arrival in the Indian market.
