Potential last-minute issues could still cause delays. Once the GMPCS license is secured, additional approvals from government departments and the Department of Space will be required before Starlink can officially accept orders and proceed with operations. Other companies, including OneWeb, Jio, and Jeff Bezos Project Kuiper, are also expected to enter the Indian market.
While it is likely that Tata, Mittals and Amazon might back Elon Musk’s Starlink in India, Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance might get tough competition from the internet satellite.