Elon Musk Impressed By Modi, Plans Starlink for India

During his three-day state visit to the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Elon Musk, co-founder of Tesla and CEO of Twitter. Musk expressed his admiration for Modi and mentioned his plans to visit India soon. Potential investments from Tesla or Starlink were discussed.

PM Modi and Elon Musk met to discuss potential investments from Tesla in India and the introduction of Starlink internet. Musk expressed admiration for Modi and interest in expanding Tesla’s manufacturing base in India.

Musk discussed the possibility of investing in India and mentioned plans to introduce SpaceX’s internet service, Starlink, in the country. It is a satellite network that provides fast broadband internet worldwide, enabling activities like streaming, online gaming, and video calls using thousands of low Earth orbit satellites.

Musk expressed his hope of bringing Starlink Internet to India, emphasizing its potential benefits for remote and rural areas in the country. It aims to provide high-speed internet with low latency to areas lacking reliable options. Also, it offers faster speeds and improved connectivity for both homes and businesses.

With its extensive coverage, Starlink has the potential to greatly impact India’s digital infrastructure and connectivity. Musk also shared Tesla’s plan for a manufacturing base in India, supporting the local production of electric vehicles in line with the government’s initiative.

PM Modi and Musk had previously met in 2015 during the prime minister’s visit to Tesla’s California factory. Musk expressed his admiration for PM Modi, stating that they have known each other for a while. He also praised PM Modi, describing himself as a fan, and acknowledged the Prime Minister’s push for substantial investments in India.