Google Gemini Surpasses 450M Users in India, Unveils Crochet-Style AI Art Features
Google Gemini achieves 450 million users while launching creative AI features in India.
Key Points
- • Gemini app reaches over 450 million monthly active users in India.
- • Free access to premium AI Pro subscription for eligible Indian students until September 15, 2025.
- • New feature allows generation of crochet-style visuals from user prompts.
- • Gemini partners with startups to enhance AI model development under the IndiaAI mission.
Google's Gemini app has reached a significant milestone of over 450 million monthly active users (MAU) amidst a robust push for AI expansion in India. Following an increase of more than 50% in daily usage from the previous quarter, this surge is attributed in part to a special offering allowing Indian students aged 18 and older to access the premium AI Pro subscription for free until September 15, 2025. This subscription, which typically costs Rs 19,500 annually, provides users with enhanced tools and advanced AI models, including Gemini 2.5 Pro and Veo 3.
At the recent I/O Connect India 2025 event, Google also announced partnerships with three startups—Soket AI, Sarvam, and Gnani—to cultivate foundational AI models under the IndiaAI initiative, linking education and innovation within the local ecosystem. These collaborations aim to support the burgeoning interests in AI applications among Indian developers.
In conjunction with this growth, Gemini has introduced innovative features for creative expression. The app can now generate vibrant crochet-style visuals based on user text prompts, showcasing its versatility in artistic applications. Recent images presented depict Indian cities and reinterpret popular culture elements, including Bollywood posters, demonstrating Gemini’s capability to convert textual descriptions into colorful visuals. This feature was confirmed by The Economic Times, emphasizing Gemini's ambition to blend technology with creative arts, allowing users to explore unique crochet designs through their inputs.
Competitively, Gemini is positioning itself against established players like OpenAI's ChatGPT, which currently leads with approximately 600 million MAUs. Recent reports indicate that ChatGPT commands a substantial 2.5 billion daily prompts. Meanwhile, the AI search startup Perplexity recently surpassed ChatGPT to become the top app on the Apple App Store in India, further intensifying the race in the AI assistance landscape.
As the market evolves, Gemini's combination of inventive imaging capabilities and an expansive user base places it in a strong position in an increasingly competitive field.