‘Real Boss of India’: Elon Musk Takes ‘Prime Minister’ Jibe at Mukesh Ambani Over Starlink’s India Entry
The latest remarks mark a sharper escalation in Musk’s criticism of alleged obstacles facing Starlink in India. His comments also bring Mukesh Ambani into the centre of the debate over competition in the country’s satellite internet sector.
Elon Musk has escalated his criticism of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani over Starlink’s entry into India, sarcastically addressing the industrialist as ‘Dear Prime Minister’ and suggesting that he wields more power than his official position indicates. The Tesla and SpaceX chief accused Ambani of attempting to prevent competition in the Indian satellite internet market and questioned whether he would allow Starlink to operate in the country.
“Please accept my humble apologies for not realizing that you are the real boss of India,” Musk wrote in his latest post, taking a direct swipe at Ambani amid the ongoing debate over Starlink’s proposed entry into the Indian market.
The billionaire entrepreneur went on to accuse Ambani of preferring to maintain his “monopolistic exploitation” of the Indian public. Musk also made a fresh pitch for Starlink, arguing that its satellite internet service could expand connectivity in underserved regions and create new opportunities for education and businesses. ‘Is Ambani the Real Boss of India?’ Elon Musk Drags Mukesh Ambani Into Starlink India Row.
Elon Musk Takes Fresh Swipe at Mukesh Ambani, Calls Him ‘Real Boss of India’ Over Starlink Entry
Also, Starlink has proven to be essential for saving lives during natural disasters throughout the world, when all other communications systems have failed, so you would also be helping save men, women and children throughout India. 🇮🇳
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) October 9, 2026
“There are many areas of India, as there are in all countries, with no Internet access, which denies children the opportunity for education and for small businesses the opportunity to sell their goods to a global market,” Musk wrote, claiming that Starlink would “change their lives for the better.”
Elon Musk Says Starlink Could Help Save Lives During Natural Disasters
Minutes after his initial post, Musk published another message in the same thread, highlighting Starlink’s potential role during natural disasters. He argued that satellite connectivity could prove crucial when conventional communication networks fail during emergencies. Starlink Row: Rahul Gandhi Says ‘Welcome To India’ After Elon Musk’s Ambani Remark, Gets Reply.
Starlink “will be essential for saving lives during natural disasters throughout the world, when all other communications systems have failed, so you would also be helping save men, women and children throughout India,” Musk wrote.
Musk concluded his earlier message with “Thank you” and a folded-hands emoji, maintaining a sarcastic tone while pressing his case for Starlink’s entry into India.
The latest remarks mark a sharper escalation in Musk’s criticism of alleged obstacles facing Starlink in India. His comments also bring Mukesh Ambani into the centre of the debate over competition in the country’s satellite internet sector. However, Musk’s allegations about Ambani’s influence and his preference for limiting competition remain claims made by the entrepreneur.
Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, aims to provide broadband connectivity through a network of satellites, including in remote and underserved locations. Its proposed expansion into India has drawn attention amid the broader contest over the country’s growing satellite communications market.
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