Statement from Reliance Industries
In light of recent remarks about Reliance and the Indian market, we wish to place the facts on record.
Like every Indian enterprise, Reliance has grown in an India that welcomes investment and innovation, homegrown or international, that improve the lives of the people.
That openness rests on the rule of law. As the Government of India has stated, it applies the same process to every applicant, Indian or foreign. Jio's own satellite services await clearances.
At Reliance, we have never feared competition. We see it as the truest test of who serves the customer best. Jio itself entered India's crowded telecom market in 2016 as the newest player, with not a single customer. In just ten years, Jio has earned the trust of over 530 million customers and given Indians some of the best digital infrastructure and most affordable data in the world.
We welcome competition in satellite communications, including Starlink. Every player, Jio included, must serve the people of India and abide by the laws and policies of the land.
Oct 16, 2026 · 2:15 AM UTC
• True Competition is Welcomed: Jio started from zero and earned the trust of 530 million Indians through affordable innovation; we do not fear competition, we thrive on it.
• Equal Rules for Everyone: Whether it is an Indian giant like Jio or a global giant like Starlink, the laws of the land, security clearances, and regulations apply equally to all.
• No Shortcuts to Success: India welcomes investment, but market dominance is built on respecting national policies and serving the people, not through corporate pressure or exceptional treatment.
Politically, I may not support Reliance, but as an Indian, I will always support Indian companies over foreign corporations whenever possible.
My political opinions and my commitment to India's economic growth are two different things. I want Indian businesses to innovate, create jobs, build global competitiveness, and keep more economic value within India.
I can disagree with a company's leadership without wanting Indian companies to lose to foreign competitors.
For me, supporting India's economic growth goes beyond politics. 🇮🇳
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🚨 Reliance just put facts on record amid the noise on Starlink.
India welcomes investment & innovation — homegrown or global — that improve lives. That openness rests on the rule of law.
Same process for every applicant, Indian or foreign.
Jio’s own satellite services are also awaiting clearances.
Reliance has never feared competition. It is the truest test of who serves the customer best.
Jio entered India’s crowded telecom market in 2016 as the newest player with zero customers. In 10 years it earned the trust of 530+ million people and delivered some of the world’s best digital infrastructure and most affordable data.
They explicitly welcome competition in satellite communications — including Starlink.
Every player (Jio included) must serve the people of India and follow the laws and policies of the land.
Level playing field. Rule of law. Customer first.
That’s the Indian market.
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