‘We Have Never Feared Competition’: Reliance’s Message To Musk After Starlink Row

RIL said it welcomes competition in satellite communications, including Starlink. (File Photo)

Reliance Industries said on Friday, defending India's regulatory framework for satellite communications and reiterating its willingness to compete with global players, including Elon Musk's Starlink. The statement comes after the SpaceX chief accused vested interests of attempting to block the satellite internet provider's entry into the Indian market and criticised the dominance of established telecom players.

With the competition between Jio and Starlink drawing attention in India's satellite broadband market, the focus will now be on whether Musk responds to Reliance's comments, particularly its emphasis on equal regulatory treatment for domestic and foreign companies.

Reliance said an environment that encourages investment and innovation has supported its growth, while stressing that all businesses must operate within the country's legal framework.

In its statement, Reliance highlighted the importance of a consistent approval process for companies seeking to operate in India's satellite communications sector. The company referred to the government's position that the same process applies to Indian and international applicants.

"That openness rests on the rule of law. As the Government of India has stated, it applies the same process to every applicant, Indian or foreign. Jio's own satellite services…

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