Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Elon Musk spoke on April 18, revisiting topics from their February meeting in Washington, D.C.
• Discussions included Tesla's ongoing talks with Indian officials about establishing a manufacturing facility under India's revised EV policies.
• Starlink's entry into the Indian market progresses, with recent meetings addressing regulatory and security concerns for satellite broadband services.
• India and the United States have signed terms of reference for a bilateral trade agreement, aiming to deepen economic ties and facilitate tech investments.
• India's policy reforms, including reduced import duties on high-end EVs and incentives for local manufacturing, continue to attract Musk's ventures.