Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia emphasized the importance of satellite internet services in rural India, where traditional connectivity often falls short.

Tesla has been actively hiring for various roles in India, indicating a serious commitment to establishing operations despite previous challenges with local tariffs and manufacturing requirements.

Sales of Starlink services are expected to begin in major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bangalore by the third quarter of 2025.

Negotiating a free trade agreement between India and the US is a priority for both the Modi and Trump administrations, aimed at resolving trade differences.

As part of their discussions, the dialogue included Tesla's plans to establish a manufacturing base in India and the necessity to reduce import duties on electric vehicles.

Musk expressed interest in launching Starlink Satellite Internet service in India, which is currently pending regulatory approval and clarity on new spectrum pricing rules.

On April 18, 2025, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Elon Musk engaged in discussions about potential collaborations in technology and innovation between India and the US.

This conversation followed a recent meeting where Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal met with Starlink representatives to explore their investment plans in India.

These discussions are taking place amid a 26 percent tariff pause on India by the US, which is lower than tariffs imposed on other Asian countries.

In March 2025, Musk's SpaceX partnered with India's Jio Platforms to enhance Starlink services, further strengthening technological ties between the two nations.

The conversation also touched on topics such as space research, artificial intelligence, and India's governance model of 'minimum government, maximum governance'.

Musk confirmed his visit through a post on X on April 19, 2025, responding to Modi's earlier message about their conversation.