Stardust Power Inc.

15 E. Putnam Ave, Suite 378

Greenwich, CT 06830

January 16, 2025

VIA EDGAR

Securities and Exchange Commission

Division of Corporation Finance

Office of Manufacturing

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, D.C. 20549-3561

Attention: Patrick Fullem

Re:	Stardust Power Inc.
	Registration Statement on Form S-1 (the “Registration Statement”)
	Filed January 15, 2025
	File No. 333-284298

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Pursuant to Rule 461 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Stardust Power Inc. (the “Company”) hereby requests acceleration of the effectiveness date of the above referenced Registration Statement, so that it will become effective at 4:05 p.m., Eastern Time, on January 21, 2025, or as soon thereafter as practicable, or at such other time as the Company or its outside counsel, Thompson Hine LLP, request by telephone that such Registration Statement be declared effective.

Please contact Faith Charles of Thompson Hine LLP, outside counsel to the Company, at (212) 908-3905, as soon as the Registration Statement has been declared effective, or if you have any other questions or concerns regarding this matter.

Sincerely,

STARDUST POWER INC.

/s/ Roshan Pujari

Roshan Pujari

Chief Executive Officer