The Gemini App has achieved over 450 million monthly active users in India. The free AI Pro plan for students is driving rapid growth in its popularity.
Gemini App: The scope of Artificial Intelligence is rapidly expanding in India, and Google's Gemini App appears to be at the forefront of this race. According to recent data, the app has crossed a record of over 450 million monthly active users (MAU). This achievement is not only significant for the Indian technology ecosystem but also demonstrates the rapid pace at which AI-based digital services are being adopted in the country.
Major Revelation from LinkedIn Post
Shekhar Khosla, VP-Marketing, Google India and Site Lead, shared this information in his official LinkedIn post. He wrote— 'Numbers speak for themselves! @GeminiApp continues to accelerate.' This statement not only indicates an achievement but also shows that the Indian market is rapidly adopting AI technology.
Over 50% Growth in Daily Usage
Compared to the previous quarter, Gemini App has recorded a growth of more than 50% in daily active users (DAU). This means that not only are new users joining, but the time spent and interactions of existing users on the app are also increasing.
Google's Strategy Behind the Rapid Growth
A major reason for the rapidly increasing popularity of the Gemini App is the AI Pro subscription plan launched by Google in India. Under this—
- Indian students aged 18 years or older are being offered this subscription free of charge until September 15, 2025.
- The annual cost of this plan is ₹19,500, but students are being given the opportunity to get it completely free.
What is Special About the AI Pro Subscription?
Under this premium subscription, users get many advanced features and tools, such as:
1. Gemini 2.5 Pro: This is the latest version, which provides even more accurate and context-based answers.
2. Deep Research: Provides in-depth information on complex questions and research topics.
3. AI Video Generator Veo 3: Due to its ability to convert text into video, this feature is extremely useful for students and content creators.
4. Expanded Features like Flow and Notebook LM: These tools help in notes, project management, and automated documentation.
Why is Gemini App Gaining Success So Rapidly in India?
1. Direct Focus on the Education Sector: The free AI Pro plan has attracted students.
2. Support for Several Indian Languages Including Hindi: Localization has made the app more user-friendly.
3. Smartphone Penetration: Affordable internet rates and widespread smartphone usage in India have made it easier to adopt AI apps.
4. Simple User Interface: Users with less technical knowledge are also able to use it easily.
What Will Be the Impact on Competition?
The rapidly increasing popularity of the Gemini App has created a challenge for other AI chatbots and tech companies. Many Indian startups that are currently working on AI chatbots and generative AI will now have to strengthen their technology and offerings to compete with a giant like Google.
Future Direction: What Will Happen Next?
- Google may soon introduce the enterprise version of the Gemini App in India.
- It is expected that voice-based interfaces, offline modes, and industry-specific AI tools will be added to this app in the coming times.
- Partnerships with government and educational institutions can also further increase Gemini's reach.
