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India rejects Musk’s Starlink claims; license still pending
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- Elon Musk alleged Indian oligarchs block Starlink and asked if Mukesh Ambani is India’s real boss.
- India’s government and Reliance Industries dismissed the claim as baseless, welcoming satellite competition.
- Starlink’s Indian licence, granted in June 2025, still lacks final clearance after building 20 gateways.
- Starlink generated $11.39 billion in 2025, 61% of SpaceX revenue.
