# Musk Challenges Ambani Over Starlink India Approval

> Elon Musk questions Mukesh Ambani's role in Starlink's India regulatory delays.
- Title: Musk Challenges Ambani Over Starlink India Approval | Shortify
- Summary: Elon Musk questions Mukesh Ambani's role in Starlink's India regulatory delays. Elon Musk criticized Mukesh Ambani as the 'real boss of India' after Starlink…
- Keywords: elon musk, mukesh ambani, starlink, reliance industries, jio, india, regulatory approval, business, technology, Musk, Challenges, Ambani
- Source: Business Insider — https://businessinsider.com/elon-musk-mukesh-ambani-beef-starlink-reliance-industries-jio-2026-10
- Author: Lloyd Lee
- Published: 2026-10-09T23:38:23.671+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: elon musk, mukesh ambani, starlink, reliance industries, jio, india, regulatory approval, business, technology
## Musk questions Ambani's role
Elon Musk asked on X if Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, is the real boss of India as Starlink awaits regulatory approval in the country.

> Is Ambani the real boss of India?
## Starlink regulatory delays
Musk criticized regulatory approval delays for Starlink's satellite-based internet in India, pointing to oligarchs maintaining telecom monopolies.
## Musk's sarcastic apology
Musk wrote a sarcastic apology letter addressing Ambani as Prime Minister, asking if he would allow Starlink to compete.

> Please accept my humble apologies for not realizing that you are the real boss of India
## Historical regulatory issues
Starlink faced regulatory issues in India in 2021 and 2024, with Reliance losing spectrum auction and Jio-Starlink partnership pending approval.
## Key takeaway

Elon Musk criticized Mukesh Ambani as the 'real boss of India' after Starlink faced regulatory hurdles in India.