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flag AsiaSat seeks to keep its Indian license by addressing security concerns through Indian oversight and tech transfer.

flag AsiaSat, a Hong Kong-based satellite provider with 33 years of service in India, is seeking to retain its operating license amid Indian government concerns over Chinese-linked ownership. flag With its current authorization expiring in March 2026, the company has proposed appointing an Indian independent director, increasing foreign investment, and routing high-speed data through an Indian gateway to address security worries. flag It disclosed that the U.S. Carlyle Group holds a 49.5% economic stake and Hong Kong’s CITIC Ltd owns 50.5%, with equal voting rights. flag All satellites are U.S.-manufactured under export controls, and technical leadership roles are restricted to non-PRC nationals. flag AsiaSat and Indian partner Inorbit Space are exploring technology transfer to strengthen local capabilities and transition Inorbit into a domestic operator.

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