Elon Musk has escalated tensions regarding Starlink’s entry into India by sarcastically referring to Mukesh Ambani as “Prime Minister” and accusing local business interests of trying to monopolize the market.
On October 9, 2026, tech billionaire Elon Musk publicly heightened his dispute over launching Starlink’s satellite internet service in India. In his latest remarks, Musk sarcastically addressed the industrialist as “Prime Minister Ambani,” accusing him of attempting to safeguard a domestic monopoly. Musk challenged Ambani to allow fair competition for satellite internet providers within the country. This conflict follows Musk’s recent allegations that influential business entities are actively trying to block Starlink from operating. The controversy also trails comments from India’s Communications Minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia, who firmly stated that the nation does not tolerate monopolies in any industry.