# Scindia denies Starlink monopoly claims

> India's telecom minister says no monopoly allowed as Starlink faces approval delays.
- Title: Scindia denies Starlink monopoly claims · The Economic Times
- Summary: India's telecom minister says no monopoly allowed as Starlink faces approval delays. India's telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia states the country does…
- Keywords: jyotiraditya scindia, elon musk, starlink, india, monopoly, congress, satellite communications, security clearance, revenue-based spectrum charge, Scindia, denies, claims
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/telecom-policy/india-allows-no-monopoly-scindia-responds-to-musks-starlink-row-says-3-firms-await-clearances-takes-dig-at-congress/articleshow/134817287.cms
- Author: ET Online
- Published: 2026-10-09T07:12:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jyotiraditya scindia, elon musk, starlink, india, monopoly, congress, satellite communications, security clearance, revenue-based spectrum charge
## Scindia responds to Musk
India does not allow monopolies in any sector, Scindia said, responding to Elon Musk's allegations over Starlink's delayed launch in the country.

> India doesn't allow monopoly in any sector
## Congress criticized
Scindia accused Congress of lacking clarity on political direction, saying they do not know whether they are going left or right.

> I don't think they themselves know whether they are going left or right
## Three firms await clearances
Starlink, Reliance Jio's satellite arm, and Eutelsat OneWeb with Bharti Airtel are awaiting security clearances before launching services.

> There are three parties that have got a license
## Musk's allegations
Musk claimed unnamed 'oligarchs' are blocking Starlink to protect business interests, calling it a crime against India's people.

> a crime against the people of India
## Security clearances pending
The Ministry of Home Affairs holds security clearances for all three firms, with spectrum assignment pending the government's revenue-based charge decision.

> Now the issue is pending with MHA for security clearance
## Next steps
Once security clearances are granted, the firms will begin operations after the government finalizes the revenue-based spectrum charge system.

> As and when they individually fulfill the security conditions, then they can start operations
## Key takeaway

India's telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia states the country does not permit monopolies, clarifying that three satellite firms including Starlink await security clearances for operations in India.