Will Tesla and Starlink make their India debut? Piyush Goyal weighs in

NEW DELHI : Union Commerce Minister Shri Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that India does not see any problems with the incoming Donald Trump administration and described the US President-elect as a friend. “Trump is a friend and this friendship will only blossom and grow further,” Goyal said during a press conference.

He said that he does not foresee any issues with the Trump administration and credited Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for fostering good relationships across countries.

The Union minister added that India’s relationship with US has gotten better over the last decade. Regarding the potential entry of Elon Musk’s Tesla and Starlink into India, Goyal clarified that there are no discussions on that front as of now. “To my knowledge there has been no talks regarding Tesla or Starlink.”

There are speculations that Musk, who is a strong supporter of Donald Trump and is part of the new administration, may find it easier to get regulatory support in India under the new US administration.

Earlier this year, Musk canceled his visit to India, temporarily derailing his ambitious plans to enter the Indian electric vehicle and broadband markets.

During the presser, Goyal also said the Narendra Modi government will examine how to further strengthen India’s economic partnership with the US under Trump 2.0.