By signing deals with India’s two biggest telecom players, the tech tycoon and Trump adviser has improved his odds of breaking into an enormous market.

India's telecom regulator plans to recommend that satellite broadband spectrum be allotted for around five years to assess initial market adoption, defying Elon Musk's Starlink, which is seeking a 20-year permit,

As Elon Musk sets his sights on India with Tesla and Starlink, the road ahead appears more challenging than ever. Regulatory hurdles, pricing constraints, and stiff competition from local players could limit his companies’ ability to disrupt the Indian market.