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CNBC's Inside India newsletter: Elon Musk's Starlink gets access to India, but its success rests on two billionaires

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Elon Musk's SpaceX has announced deals with the two dominant players in Indian telecom Reliance 's Jio and Airtel that will roll out Starlink internet services across India .

Sources close to New Delhi say Musk 's relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump and influential role in the White House no doubt incentivized the Indian government to reevaluate a Starlink deal.

Starlink still needs to get past several regulatory hurdles and acquire a communications license.

Starlink will need to make its service more affordable in a price-sensitive market such as India .

Total investments in the country's startup scene hit $13.7 billion in 2024 , a 40% increase from the previous year .

Amazon is reportedly planning to list its Indian unit.

India and Malaysia look to expand bilateral economic ties.

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