Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, is making significant strides toward launching operations in India by laying the groundwork for terrestrial infrastructure. The company has begun discussions with key players across the data, telecom, and fiber sectors to build the ecosystem necessary for satellite connectivity. Among those in talks are...
Starlink Advances India Licensing
Starlink, Elon Musk's internet company that uses Low Earth Orbit satellites, is advancing its license application in India after agreeing to meet the government's data localization and security demands. These requirements were previously a major hurdle but are now seen as critical for Starlink's entry into India's internet market. During...
Indi, Blue Origin collaborate on Human Spaceflight Program
The U.S.-based Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) has announced India as a partner country in its human spaceflight program. This initiative aims to send six citizen astronauts from various countries into space, focusing on nations with limited or no prior astronaut presence in space. SERA is collaborating with Blue...
Tesla in Talks to Set Up India Venture
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has signaled that his electric vehicle company is preparing to enter the Indian market, both in terms of vehicle sales and potentially manufacturing. In a recent interview, Musk stated that like other major nations, India should have access to electric vehicles, implying it is a natural...
India Lowers Import Taxes on EV Companies Who Invest $500 million
India lowered import taxes on certain electric vehicles (EVs) for carmakers that commit to investing at least $500 million and start manufacturing in the country within three years. This policy is a major win for Tesla, as it aligns with what the company has been lobbying for in India despite...
India Close to an Agreement with Tesla
India is closing in on an agreement with Tesla Inc. that would allow the U.S. automaker to ship its electric cars to the country from next year and set up a factory within two years, according to officials in the Indian government. An announcement to this effect may be made...