Moscow, Russia: Elon Musk welcomed influential Indian business leaders to SpaceX's Starbase facility in Texas on January 17, as part of an event organized by the India Global Forum (IGF) led by founder Manoj Ladwa. Musk emphasized the importance of reducing trade barriers to foster stronger US-India economic ties, noting, "Things are trending positively" for greater collaboration between the two nations.

The delegation, which included prominent figures such as Prashant Ruia of Essar Capital and Ritesh Agarwal of OYO, toured the SpaceX facility and witnessed a launch and booster recovery of SpaceX's Starship Flight 7. Discussions covered topics like technology's impact on finance, advancements in space exploration, AI, and India's growing global influence. Musk shared updates on SpaceX, Tesla, and Neuralink, while highlighting the potential of AI, stating that "Grok 3 will soon become the most advanced AI system in the world."

Manoj Ladwa reflected on the event's significance, emphasizing the importance of global collaboration to address modern challenges, particularly with new leadership in the US. The meeting showcased the potential for impactful partnerships and innovation-driven progress, marking a step toward a more connected future between India and the US.