For India, in the past, they were technically incompetent, so they allowed their broadcasters to use Chinese satellite services, but now this situation is different. According to Indian media reports,India has begun banning domestic broadcasters from using Chinese satellite services. The report mentioned that India’s National Space Promotion and Authorization Center has rejected the applications of many Chinese or China-related companies to continue to provide satellite services to Indian users.
Due to regulatory reforms in India's space sector, all foreign satellites are now required to apply for a license from the National Space Promotion and Authorization Center to continue providing services in India. At present, European and American companies such as Intelsat, Starlink, and OneWeb have obtained licenses to continue to provide communications and broadcasting services in India. However, most of the applications submitted by Chinese companies have been rejected, and individual satellites have been authorized, but can only serve until March next year.
According to Indian media, due to previous limited capabilities, India had to allow all international satellites, including Chinese satellites, to provide services to Indian users. As space becomes increasingly important for national defense, India began to support the development of local satellites and corresponding support facilities.
India's National Space Promotion and Authorization Center stated that India's space economy is growing strongly and is expected to reach $44 billion by 2033, with its share of the global market growing from 2% to 8%. The communications and broadcasting business is expected to be the main driver of continued growth in the space industry.