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The Indian government is considering further liberalising foreign direct investment (FDI) norms in the space sector to attract overseas players and private companies. Currently, FDI in the space sector is allowed up to 100% in satellite establishment and operations through the government route only. After the successful mission of Chandrayaan-3, three G-20 countries have expressed interest in collaborating with India in the space sector.

Starlink is the third company to apply for a license to start satellite-based internet services in India. OneWeb, backed by Indian telecom carrier Bharti Airtel, and billionaire Mukesh Ambani's

The Indian government is not satisfied with the responses of Elon Musk-owned Starlink to its queries and has sought definite answers to questions on data storage and transfer from India-based gateways, among other issues.

The Indian government has requested more information from Elon Musk's Starlink regarding data storage and transfer for its satellite broadband services in India. The government is seeking assurances that the data will remain within the country's borders for security reasons. Starlink has stated that it follows international regulations, but the government is concerned that data traffic may bypass Indian regulations if it is not limited to the country.

The Indian government has requested more information from Elon Musk's Starlink regarding data storage and transfer for its satellite broadband services in India. The government is seeking assurances that the data will remain within the country's borders for security reasons. Starlink has stated that it follows international regulations, but the government is concerned that data traffic may bypass Indian regulations if it is not limited to the country.