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Policy · Updated 8 Oct, 12:11 pm IST

Centre rejects Elon Musk’s claim, says satcom rules in India are non‑discriminatory

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Why it matters for readers: It explains that the government denies favoritism and says all satcom players are at a similar approval stage.

  • The communications ministry called Musk’s suggestion that the regulatory framework is unfair 'baseless and misconceived.'12
  • Starlink, Reliance’s Jio Satellite Communications and Bharti-backed Eutelsat OneWeb have set up ground infrastructure but are awaiting final approvals.1
  • The ministry said all three licensed satcom operators are undergoing security assessments and are at broadly the same regulatory stage.1
  • Musk had posted on X claiming 'certain oligarchs' were blocking Starlink to maintain a monopolistic chokehold on India.12
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How this story developed

  1. 8 Oct, 11:21 am · Inc42

    Centre Rejects Elon Musk’s Claim On Starlink, Says Satcom Rules Non-Discriminatory

  2. 8 Oct, 12:11 pm · YourStory

    Govt slams Elon Musk's allegations; says fair, non-discriminatory rules in place for satcom services