# India rejects monopoly charge after Musk says Ambani is blocking Starlink launch

https://mins.news/en/item/93304

- Reuters, 2026-10-09 14:15 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/india-rejects-monopoly-claim-after-musk-accuses-ambani-blocking-starlink-launch-2026-10-09/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ac8f6f07858580001465ca2

> India's telecom minister said on Friday that the country permits no monopolies in any sector, responding to Elon Musk's suggestion that billionaire Mukesh Ambani was using political influence to prevent Starlink from launching there.

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