Liberalising Satellite Communications in India: Opportunities for Enhanced Economic Growth

Abstract

This report looks at the regulatory environment for satellite communication across several countries along with a discussion on how the market has evolved globally. Section 2 focuses on the potential demand for commercial satellite communications in India, with illustrations around current applications as well as future use cases. Section 3 provides a global comparison of policy frameworks for Satcom with an illustration of the current policy and regulatory framework in India. Section 4 summarises the report and offers policy recommendations that could help facilitate the growth of commercial satellite communications without affecting the strategic requirements from the sector.