Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is expected to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Modi's visit to the United States this month. Musk, who also heads the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is reportedly among a select group of CEOs scheduled to meet with Modi on February 13th. Key topics of discussion are likely to include creating a level playing field for Tesla's electric vehicles in India, seeking expedited regulatory approval for SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service, and exploring increased collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). While the Modi-Musk meeting has not been officially confirmed, it follows Musk's previously postponed India trip due to "heavy Tesla obligations." Musk has expressed interest in supporting India's battery storage capabilities with Tesla's Powerwall and establishing a Tesla supply system within the country. This potential meeting comes after Musk congratulated Modi on his re-election last year, expressing his anticipation for his companies' work in India, to which Modi responded positively, highlighting India's business-friendly environment. Modi's US visit will follow his attendance at the AI Summit in Paris on February 11-12.
