8 months ago
Starlink Opens First India Office in Delhi
Starlink, a company owned by Elon Musk, has opened its first office in India at the World Trade Centre in Delhi.
This office is in the same building as OpenAI's Indian office.
Starlink plans to provide high-speed internet using satellites that are much closer to Earth than traditional satellites.
This technology can offer fast internet in remote areas where regular internet connections are not available.
However, Starlink still needs to clear some regulatory hurdles before it can start its commercial operations in India.
The company has already received a permit from the Indian government, but the exact launch date is still uncertain.
Starlink's office in Delhi can accommodate 50 people and was set up through a premium workspace provider called CorporatEdge.
Starlink has opened its first India office in Delhi's World Trade Centre, sharing the space with OpenAI.
The office, leased through CorporatEdge, can accommodate 50 people and highlights a trend among tech firms for flexible, high-end workspaces.
Starlink has secured a GMPCS permit from the DoT but faces regulatory hurdles and spectrum pricing issues, delaying its commercial launch by 3-6 months.
The company's technology uses LEO satellites 550 km above Earth to provide high-speed, low-latency internet in remote areas.
A recent pricing glitch on Starlink's Indian website sparked speculation about its subscription plans, which the company dismissed as a technical error.
- Who
- Starlink (a SpaceX-owned company)
- What
- Opening of first India office in Delhi's World Trade Centre
- Where
- World Trade Centre, Delhi, India
- When
- Office secured; commercial launch timeline uncertain (3-6 months away)
- Why
- To establish a new category of satellite internet service in India's growing telecommunications market
Key facts
- Company
- Starlink (SpaceX-owned)
- Office Location
- World Trade Centre, Delhi
- Office Capacity
- 50 seats
- Workspace Provider
- CorporatEdge
- Regulatory Permit
- GMPCS permit from DoT (June 2025)
- Estimated Launch Timeline
- 3-6 months away (subject to regulatory hurdles)
- Technology
- Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites
- Satellite Altitude
- 550 km above Earth
Quotes
Sources familiar with the development
Individuals with knowledge of the office leasing trend among tech firms
“These firms are increasingly opting for managed office providers that offer high-end spaces with premium services.”
financialexpress.com





