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Last Updated:January 17, 2025, 22:36 IST
The gathering, led by IGF Founder Manoj Ladwa, allowed Indian entrepreneurs to engage directly with Musk and explore SpaceX's cutting-edge space exploration facilities
In a first-of-its-kind event, Elon Musk on Friday welcomed a high-profile delegation of Indian business leaders to SpaceX’s Starbase facility in Texas.
The gathering, led by India Global Forum (IGF) Founder Manoj Ladwa, gave Indian entrepreneurs an opportunity to engage directly with Musk and explore the cutting-edge space exploration facilities of SpaceX.
The initiative comes at a pivotal moment, ahead of US President Trump’s second inauguration, underscoring the growing alignment between the world’s two largest democracies.
Ladwa also took to the social media platform X, sharing an image of the gathering with Musk.
“As the world’s most powerful democracy transitions to a Trump presidency, meaningful dialogue is more important than ever in these challenging times. Pleased to have led a conversation with @elonmusk whose groundbreaking work is shaping our collective future," he wrote in his post.
ELON MUSK HOSTS INDIA GLOBAL FORUM DELEGATIONAs the world’s most powerful democracy transitions to a Trump presidency, meaningful dialogue is more important than ever in these challenging times.
Pleased to have led a conversation with @elonmusk whose groundbreaking work is… pic.twitter.com/ER6MfOElBN
— Manoj Ladwa (@manojladwa) January 17, 2025
The delegation included prominent figures such as Prashant Ruia, Director of Essar Capital; Jay Kotak, Co-Head of Kotak811; Ritesh Agarwal, Founder and Group CEO of OYO; Kalyan Raman, CEO of Flipkart; Aryaman Birla, Director of Aditya Birla Management Corporation Private Limited; Nilesh Ved, Chairman of Apparel Group; and author Amish Tripathi, among others.
The visit featured a tour of the Starbase facility, where the delegation witnessed the successful launch and booster catch of SpaceX’s Starship Flight 7.
During the discussion, Tesla boss highlighted the potential for greater collaboration between the United States and India, particularly in technology and space exploration.
“Things are trending positive. I’m certainly in favour of lowering trade barriers to increase commerce between the US and India," Musk said.
Musk also shared his admiration for India, calling it “one of the ancient civilizations and a very great and very complex one," and discussed the growing role of India in global innovation.
The meeting covered topics including partnerships in space, AI innovation, and the role of technology in sectors such as finance and regulation.
Location :United States of America (USA)
First Published:January 17, 2025, 22:31 IST
News world Elon Musk Hosts India Global Forum Leaders At SpaceX's Starbase Facility In Texas
