Elon Musk Confirms India Visit
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has confirmed that he will be visiting India later this year, following a virtual conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Calling it an “honour” to speak with the Indian leader, Musk’s announcement has stirred excitement, especially as his ventures look to deepen ties with India’s tech and space ecosystem.
Elon Musk Confirms India Visit
The conversation between the two leaders, held via teleconference on Friday, revolved around a shared vision for collaboration in technology, innovation, space exploration, and mobility. PM Modi later shared the highlights of their discussion on social media platform X, writing, “Spoke to @elonmusk and talked about various issues, including the topics we covered during our meeting in Washington DC earlier this year. We discussed the immense potential for collaboration in the areas of technology and innovation. India remains committed to advancing our partnerships with the US in these domains.”
Elon Musk Confirms India Visit
The latest interaction follows their in-person meeting in Washington earlier this year, where Musk, accompanied by three of his children, exchanged ideas with PM Modi. The conversation at the time focused on strengthening ties between Indian and U.S. entities in fields like artificial intelligence, sustainable development, and space technology.
Elon Musk Confirms India Visit
Interestingly, Musk’s expanding global footprint also includes his role within the U.S. administration, where he leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) — an initiative aimed at slashing federal expenditure and streamlining government operations, though the project is currently facing legal hurdles.
Elon Musk Confirms India Visit
Musk’s planned India visit aligns with the ambitions of his satellite internet venture, Starlink, which is awaiting regulatory clearance to launch services in the country. Starlink has already joined hands with telecom giants Reliance Jio and Airtel as part of its India entry strategy.
Elon Musk Confirms India Visit
Adding to the momentum, Musk’s team recently met with India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal to discuss Starlink’s investment plans and technology roadmap. Goyal later posted about the meeting on X, stating, “Met a delegation from @Starlink, comprising of vice president Chad Gibbs & senior director, Ryan Goodnight. Discussions covered Starlink’s cutting-edge technology platform, their existing partnerships & future investment plans in India.”
Elon Musk Confirms India Visit
With Musk’s visit on the horizon and Starlink’s regulatory journey underway, the coming months could mark a significant new chapter for India’s tech and space ambitions — with Musk right at the center of it.
