A Strong Warning from an Indian Business Leader
Sanjeev Bikhchandani, the founder of Info Edge and a well-known name in India’s startup world, has raised a big concern about Elon Musk, the billionaire behind Tesla and SpaceX. In a post on X on February 16, 2025, Bikhchandani compared Musk to the East India Company, a British company that once ruled over India nearly 300 years ago. He said that Musk’s growing power in the United States could be dangerous, not just for America but for the world. This statement has sparked a lot of discussion, especially among Indians who remember the East India Company’s harmful impact on our country.
Bikhchandani wrote, “Almost 300 years ago, India saw the negative effects of a private company taking over a country and its people. The US is facing something similar now with the influence Elon Musk has over the country.” His words remind us of how the East India Company came to India for trade but slowly took control of our land, resources, and even our freedom. For Indians, this comparison is a serious warning about what can happen when one person or company gets too much power.
Why Is Bikhchandani Worried About Musk?
Elon Musk is one of the richest and most powerful people in the world today. He owns Tesla, which makes electric cars, and SpaceX, a company that works on space travel. He also has a big role in X, the social media platform, and has recently started working closely with the US government. After Donald Trump became the US President in early 2025, Musk was given an advisory role to help cut government spending. Many say Musk’s influence on Trump and the US government is growing fast—too fast for some people’s comfort.
Bikhchandani’s concern is that Musk is becoming too powerful, just like the East India Company did in India. The East India Company started as a trading business but soon had its own army, made its own laws, and controlled large parts of India. By the 1850s, it was more powerful than many Indian kings. Bikhchandani fears that Musk’s control over technology, money, and now politics could lead to a similar situation in the US, where one man might have more power than the government itself.
Musk’s Power: A Closer Look
Musk’s influence in the US is hard to ignore. Tesla is a leader in the electric car market, and SpaceX has contracts with NASA to send astronauts to space. Musk’s company Neuralink is working on technology to connect human brains to computers, and his Starlink project provides internet access to remote areas using satellites. On top of this, Musk has a huge following on X, where his posts can influence millions of people and even affect stock markets.
Since Trump’s election, Musk has been seen at important meetings with world leaders, like when Trump met Argentina’s President in April 2025. Some reports say Musk is helping shape US policies on technology and space. While many admire Musk for his ideas and success, others worry that he has too much control. For example, Musk’s Starlink satellites are used by the US military, giving him a key role in national security. If Musk decides to stop supporting the military, it could cause big problems.
What This Means for India and the World
For Indians, Bikhchandani’s warning feels very real because of our history with the East India Company. That company exploited India’s resources, divided our people, and left us under British rule for nearly 200 years. Bikhchandani’s message is a reminder that unchecked power—whether it’s a company or a person—can lead to trouble. If Musk’s influence grows too large in the US, it could affect global politics, trade, and even technology that India depends on, like electric cars and satellite internet.
Some experts in India agree with Bikhchandani. They point out that Musk’s companies have a big presence in India too. Tesla has been in talks to set up a factory in Gujarat, and Starlink wants to provide internet services across rural India. While this could bring jobs and better connectivity, it also means Musk will have more influence in our country. If his power in the US becomes a problem, it might create challenges for India as well.
A Different View: Is Musk Really a Threat?
Not everyone agrees with Bikhchandani. Some people say Musk is just a smart businessman who is helping the US grow. They argue that his companies create jobs, fight climate change with electric cars, and push humanity toward a future in space. In India, many startup founders look up to Musk as an inspiration. They see him as someone who took big risks and built a global empire, much like Bikhchandani did with Info Edge, which owns popular websites like Naukri.com and 99acres.
Others say the comparison to the East India Company is too harsh. The East India Company used violence and unfair laws to control India, while Musk is working within the rules of a democratic country. However, Bikhchandani’s point is not about violence—it’s about power. He believes that when one person has so much control over technology, money, and politics, it can be risky, even in a democracy.
A Lesson for India and the World
Bikhchandani’s warning is not just about Musk or the US—it’s a lesson for all of us. In India, we know the dangers of giving too much power to one company or leader. Our history teaches us to stay alert and make sure no one becomes bigger than the system. As India grows into a global tech hub, we must ensure that our startups, policies, and resources don’t fall into the hands of a few powerful people, whether they are Indian or foreign.
The world is watching Musk’s next moves, and so is India. Bikhchandani’s words remind us to think carefully about the kind of future we want—one where power is balanced, not concentrated. For now, the question remains: Is Elon Musk really a threat to America, or is he just a bold innovator changing the world for the better? Only time will tell, but Bikhchandani’s warning is a call to stay vigilant.
Last Updated on: Thursday, June 5, 2025 9:41 pm by M.Deepak Reddy | Published by: M.Deepak Reddy on Thursday, June 5, 2025 9:41 pm | News Categories: News
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