By signing deals with India’s two biggest telecom players, the tech tycoon and Trump adviser has improved his odds of breaking into an enormous market.

As Elon Musk sets his sights on India with Tesla and Starlink, the road ahead appears more challenging than ever. Regulatory hurdles, pricing constraints, and stiff competition from local players could limit his companies’ ability to disrupt the Indian market.

Elon Musk has secured a major win in India by signing two back-to-back deals to bring SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet services to the country. The country’s top telecoms provider Reliance Jio,