New Delhi: Bhavish Aggarwal, the founder of Ola, is making big moves in artificial intelligence with his new startup, Krutrim. This venture is all about developing AI that’s specifically designed for India, focusing on local languages, cultural aspects, and tackling the challenge of limited data. His efforts follow a growing trend in AI, similar to how the Chinese startup DeepSeek has gained attention for its affordable open-source AI models.
Krutrim has launched its own AI lab and is committed to open-sourcing its AI models. This means developers and researchers will have free access to their technology, encouraging collaboration and innovation. Aggarwal shared that after a year of work, they’re now releasing their AI models and detailed technical reports for the tech community. The idea is to make advanced AI tools available to more people and drive progress in India’s AI scene.
The investors plan to provide a substantial $240 million funding through a ₹2,000 crore investment in Krutrim. The funding resources will establish a high-tech research facility together with an AI supercomputer for executing high-performance AI calculations. The goal targets to establish a robust infrastructure system to operate advanced AI models with the purpose of advancing AI research.
Indian languages combined with cultural peculiarities form the core strategy that differentiates Krutrim from other offerings. The absence of full regional language support within existing AI models motivates Krutrim to establish solutions that bridge this knowledge gap. The company brings AI technology to wider audiences across different Indian populations by delivering its solutions in accessible ways.
The company plans to form alliances with educational institutions and technical organizations for the next phase of development. The company plans to speed up AI development through academic institution and research center partnerships to enhance their expertise and research capabilities. Krutrim aims to establish a thriving platform that offers open-source AI instruments to help startups access pioneering technological solutions and innovative tools for both developers and businesses within India.
