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.

Indian billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Sunil Mittal signed deals to bring Elon Musk’s Starlink internet services to India, promising to get remote areas of the world’s most populous country online.