India, Oct. 16 -- Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has responded to Elon Musk's allegations that Indian business interests are blocking Starlink's entry into the country, saying it has "never feared competition" and that Jio's satellite services are also awaiting government clearances.

The statement follows Musk's criticism of RIL CMD Mukesh Ambani, whom he accused of protecting his telecom interests and sarcastically described as the "real boss of India".

"At Reliance, we have never feared competition. We see it as the truest test of who serves the customer best," the conglomerate said.

Citing the government's position that the same approval process applies to domestic and foreign applicants, Reliance said Jio's own satellite services ar...