Sarvam, an Indian artificial intelligence startup, has launched its Indus chat app for web and mobile platforms, marking its entry into a competitive generative AI market dominated by global leaders like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google. The announcement comes shortly after Google CEO Sundar Pichai praised Sarvam at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 for its focus on developing local AI models tailored to Indian languages and contexts. Pichai noted, “The work Sarvam has done developing local AI models… I just don’t see any impediments to that, and I think it is very, very well positioned.”
The Indus chat app operates as a user-friendly interface for Sarvam’s new 105B model, a large language model consisting of 105 billion parameters. This technology enables users to ask questions via text or voice and receive responses in either format. Currently, users can log in through multiple platforms, including their phone number, Google or Microsoft accounts, or Apple ID, but access is limited to users in India.
While the app introduces innovative features, it comes with a few limitations in its early version. For instance, users cannot delete their chat history without also deleting their accounts, and the app’s reasoning mode, which may slow down response times, cannot be disabled. The app’s debut occurred just two days after Sarvam unveiled its 105B and 30B models at the same AI Summit in New Delhi, where the company also discussed its enterprise plans, hardware roadmap, and partnerships with firms such as HMD and Bosch.
The Indus app is currently available in beta form across iOS, Android, and web platforms. However, Sarvam has indicated that access may be restricted due to limited computing capacity. Co-founder Pratyush Kumar mentioned in a post on X, “We’re gradually rolling out Indus on a limited compute capacity, so you may hit a waitlist at first.” Founded in 2023, Sarvam has successfully raised $41 million from prominent investors, including Lightspeed Venture Partners, Peak XV Partners, and Khosla Ventures, as it continues to build AI models that cater specifically to the needs of Indian users.
This launch highlights a growing trend among AI startups focusing on regional markets, as they seek to address local language barriers and cultural nuances. The increasing demand for personalized AI solutions, particularly in diverse linguistic contexts, underscores the potential for further innovations in the field. As Sarvam continues to develop its Indus app, the company aims to carve out a niche in a landscape increasingly populated by well-established global players.
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