Indian startup Sarvam AI has launched the Indus chat app, a local rival to ChatGPT built for the country’s unique needs.
India has officially stepped up its game in the global AI race. Sarvam, a homegrown startup, just released Indus, a new chat application designed specifically for local users.
This move puts the Indian firm in direct competition with heavyweights like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini.
The Indus app is not just another chatbot; it runs on Sarvam’s massive 105B model. This is a "large language model" with 105 billion parameters, built to understand the unique context of the Indian market.
Whether you prefer typing your questions or speaking them out loud, the app handles both text and audio responses smoothly.
The timing is perfect. India has become a major hub for AI, with millions of people using global platforms daily.
By launching Indus, Sarvam is offering a "made-in-India" alternative that gives the country more control over its own digital infrastructure.
Currently, the app is in its beta stage. You can access it on the web or download it on Android and iOS. Signing up is easy—you can use your phone number, Google, or Apple ID.
However, because the company is still growing its server power, some users might find themselves on a waitlist.
There are a few early-stage hitches to note. For now, you cannot delete individual chats without closing your entire account. Also, the app uses a "reasoning" feature that helps it think deeper, but this can sometimes make it a bit slow.
Sarvam is well-backed for this journey, having already raised $41 million from major investors. They aren’t stopping at phones either; the company has partnered with brands like Bosch and Nokia to bring AI to cars and even basic feature phones.
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