Mittal counters Musk's complaint about India's Starlink satellite rules

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Bharti Enterprises chairman Sunil Mittal has responded to criticism from SpaceX CEO Elon Musk regarding India's regulatory approach to satellite communications. Musk had earlier expressed frustration over India's requirement for satellite service operators, like his Starlink, to form a joint venture with a local company. Mittal defended the policy, stating it is designed to safeguard national security while still allowing foreign players to enter the market. He argued that the rules do not pose a significant barrier, noting that Bharti's own satellite venture successfully partners with the UK-based Eutelsat under similar frameworks.

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