Overview

• Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met with Starlink executives, including Vice President Chad Gibbs and Senior Director Ryan Goodnight, in New Delhi on April 16, 2025.
• The discussions focused on Starlink's advanced satellite technology, existing partnerships with Airtel and Jio, and future investment plans in India.
• Starlink's satellite broadband aims to improve connectivity in remote regions of India where traditional telecom services are less feasible.
• This meeting signals a significant step forward in Starlink's regulatory and operational progress within India, following earlier challenges in 2024.
• The initiative aligns with India's broader goals of modernizing its digital infrastructure and bridging the urban-rural connectivity gap.