Reliance says it has ‘never feared competition’ and welcomes satellite players, including Musk’s Starlink

Reliance Industries said on Friday it welcomed competition in satellite broadband, including from Starlink, days after Elon Musk escalated his criticism of the Mukesh Ambani-led conglomerate and urged it to allow Starlink to compete in India.

In a statement, Reliance said all companies, Indian or foreign, must follow the same regulatory process, adding that Jio’s satellite services were also awaiting clearances.

The statement comes amid a public spat over Starlink’s entry into India’s satellite communications market, with Musk criticising Reliance and the competitive landscape.