Musk sarcastically calls Ambani ‘PM’:Urges him to let Starlink compete in India; says it can improve lives

Elon Musk has taken a sarcastic dig at Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, addressing him as “Prime Minister Ambani” and urging him to allow his satellite internet service, Starlink, to compete in India. In a post on X, Musk wrote, “Dear Prime Minister Ambani, Please accept my humble apologies for not realizing that you are the real boss of India.” He went on to say that Ambani would naturally prefer to maintain his “monopolistic exploitation” of Indians but asked him to consider allowing Starlink to compete in the country. Musk argued that several areas in India, like in other countries, lack internet access, depriving children of educational opportunities and preventing small businesses from selling their goods in global markets. He said Starlink could change their lives for the better by providing internet connectivity in underserved areas. ‘Starlink can save lives during disasters’ In a separate post, Musk highlighted Starlink’s role during natural disasters, saying the satellite internet service had proved essential in saving lives when other communication systems failed. “…you would also be helping save men, women and children throughout India,” he wrote, adding the Indian national flag emoji to his post. Ambani’s Reliance Jio also plans satellite internet services Ambani is the chairman of Reliance Industries, which operates Reliance Jio, one of India’s major telecom operators. Jio has also been pursuing satellite-based internet services in the country. Starlink, operated by Musk’s SpaceX, aims to provide internet connectivity through a network of satellites, particularly in remote and underserved areas where conventional broadband infrastructure is limited. Musk’s remarks come amid competition in India’s satellite internet market, where regulatory approvals, spectrum allocation and service pricing are key issues for operators seeking to enter or expand in the country. ​