Summary:

  • Krutrim AI, spearheaded by Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal, releases its Android application

  • Highlights include free accessibility, multilingual support, and a commitment to serving the diverse needs of the Indian populace.

  • The synergy between Ola’s ecosystem and Krutrim’s offerings hints at a formidable fusion of technology and user experience.

Krutrim AI, spearheaded by Ola founder Bhavish Aggarwal, has embarked on a new chapter of innovation with the recent release of its Android application, marking a significant milestone in its journey since the launch of its chatbot over two months ago. The unveiling of this app on May 2nd, now available on the Play Store, heralds a new era of convenience and productivity for users across India.

In the app’s description section, Krutrim is lauded as India’s  AI assistant, engineered to enhance daily efficiency and comfort. Offering a gamut of features ranging from writing assistance to information retrieval, Krutrim stands as a beacon of intelligent solutions tailored to the Indian context. Noteworthy highlights include free accessibility, multilingual support, and a commitment to serving the diverse needs of the Indian populace.

Moneycontrol first reported the genesis of this development, adding to the anticipation surrounding Krutrim’s evolution. In a significant move, Krutrim is extending its services to developers, underscoring its ambition to foster a vibrant innovation ecosystem. Bhavish Aggarwal, speaking at the event, expressed the startup’s vision to establish a platform empowering Indian developers to craft globally relevant applications leveraging Krutrim’s capabilities. The rollout of a public stack and AI cloud infrastructure for startups, alongside the introduction of maps API for hyperlocal businesses, demonstrates Krutrim’s proactive approach to addressing evolving market demands.

This strategic expansion comes at a pivotal juncture as Ola, under Aggarwal’s leadership, sets its sights on challenging industry giants like Google in mapping services. With a substantial portion of Ola Cabs users already utilizing Ola Maps, the synergy between Ola’s ecosystem and Krutrim’s offerings hints at a formidable fusion of technology and user experience.

The trajectory of Krutrim’s growth traces back to its initial unveiling of AI models in December of the preceding year, accompanied by the debut of its AI chatbot. Functioning akin to other prominent open-source large language models such as ChatGPT and Meta’s Llama 2, Krutrim has carved a niche for itself in India’s burgeoning AI landscape amidst competition from domestic players like Bharat GPT, Pragna, Project Indus, and Sarvam AI.

Looking ahead, Krutrim sets its sights on pioneering indigenous data centres while venturing into server-computing, edge-computing, and super-computers. Notably, the startup is actively developing AI-optimized silicon chips, signifying its commitment to pushing the boundaries of technological innovation.

Krutrim’s ascent to the coveted status of India’s first AI unicorn in January, fueled by a $50 million funding round led by Matrix Partners India, underscores investor confidence in its transformative potential. As per Inc42’s ‘India’s Generative AI Startup Landscape 2023’ report, the GenAI market in India is poised for exponential growth, projected to soar past $17 billion by 2030 from $1.1 billion in 2023, with a remarkable CAGR of 48%.

Krutrim AI’s foray into mobile applications symbolizes a pivotal juncture in its quest to redefine the contours of AI-driven innovation, poised to leave an indelible mark on India’s technological landscape while catalyzing the nation’s journey towards digital empowerment.