Jio evaluating sovereign LEO satellite constellation, to partner global providers in interimReliance Jio is venturing into space communication, planning a sovereign Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation for India. The compa...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
$15 billion game-changer: Reliance Jio readies for a big bang in spaceReliance Jio is reportedly planning a massive 1,600-satellite low Earth orbit constellation, aiming for direct-to-device connectivity and e...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Reliance Jio plans 1,650-satellite LEO network for broadband servicesReliance Jio is planning to build its own low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation of around 1,600-1,650 satellites at an altitude of ...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.23 AM IST
India's first digital repository of space-sector capabilities launched at ISCThe platform brings together more than 200 verified space and defence companies across nearly 20 domains and over 120 sub-domains. It aims ...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.37 PM IST
Hari Menon exits BigBasket; Sarvam cofounder on fresh fundingBigBasket's longtime leader Hari Menon has stepped down as CEO. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
16 Jun, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
India can build Starlink-like satellite constellations: SatCom India President Subba RaoIndia is poised to become a major player in the global space economy. Reforms and government backing are enabling private companies to buil...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Musk's Starlink may face curbs on satellite data routing in IndiaIndia is reviewing Starlink's satellite internet plans. The government is concerned about data crossing borders via laser-linked satellites...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Elon Musk's Starlink India launch hits security roadblock ahead of SpaceX IPOIndia has halted approvals for Elon Musk's Starlink internet service. Security agencies are concerned about Starlink terminals being used i...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
Apple flags handset modification hurdles for satellite D2D rollout in IndiaApple advises against hardware changes for direct-to-device satellite links in India. The company prioritizes current mobile networks. Othe...
17 May, 2026, 06.50 AM IST
Reliance eyes billions in LEO satellites to build India's answer to StarlinkReliance Industries is set to make a significant entry into satellite communications. The company plans a multi-billion dollar investment i...
06 May, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
Karnataka launches India’s first state-led spacetech CoE in BengaluruKarnataka has launched India's first state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology (CoE SpaceTech Foundation) in Bengaluru. This init...
01 May, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
Starlink unable to get signal for India liftoff; faces FDI hurdles amid security concernsStarlink's plan for satellite services in India is stalled. The government is reviewing Elon Musk's company's investment proposal carefully...
18 Apr, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Satcom companies will need to complete security clearances before starting serviceIndia’s satellite communications policy framework is now firmly in place, with the next key steps on spectrum assignment and security compl...
17 Dec, 2025, 08.13 PM IST
DoT mulling new norms: For satcom companies, sky may have a subscriber limitThe central government is considering capping the number of subscribers for satellite internet services like Starlink and Amazon Kuiper. Th...
15 Sep, 2025, 09.14 AM IST
DoT rejects Trai plan to charge 'paltry' Rs 500 urban satcom levyThe Telecom Department has turned down the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's proposal. The proposal suggested charging satcom compani...
03 Sep, 2025, 02.23 PM IST
Administrative spectrum allocation to satcom firms only for point-to-point connections"The administrative allocation of spectrum to satellite companies will be for point-to-point connection only. If they will provide services...
19 Dec, 2023, 05.25 PM IST
Govt may let satcom companies provide wireless serviceThe move to grant mobility services authorisation to Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite Services (GMPCS) licence holders wil...
29 Sep, 2023, 10.04 AM IST