Government both excited and cautious about benefits of Muskband Starlink is in the process of procuring clearances for operation in India according to the nation's telecom minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia.

Starlink's potential launch has been accompanied by policy debates and alleged national security concerns in India

Elon Musk's Starlink is seeking security clearance for a licence to offer satellite broadband services in India and will get a permit if it satisfies all conditions, the telecoms minister said on Tuesday.

Elon Musk has been provided with grand impetus ever since Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 US elections that came to pass on November 5. Musk has seen the fortunes of his company, Tesla, rise on the equity market.

Elon Musk's Starlink, a game-changer for internet customers in the most populous nation in the world, is expected to be the next big thing in India's telecom and internet industry. In addition to the national carrier BSNL,

The satellite communication services major is in the process of completing all the requirements and will get a licence once they complete the process, Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said.

Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said Elon Musk-owned Starlink is yet to comply with security norms, and a licence for satellite communications services will be issued only after