Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Elon Musk spoke on April 18, 2025, revisiting topics from their February meeting in Washington DC.
• Discussions emphasized India's commitment to strengthening technology and innovation partnerships with the United States.
• Tesla remains in talks with Indian officials about establishing a local manufacturing facility, aligning with India's revised EV import policies.
• Starlink is advancing its regulatory approval process in India, with recent meetings addressing security concerns and licensing requirements.
• Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have signed agreements with Starlink, signaling potential partnerships for satellite internet services in India.