Google’s Gemini App Crosses 450M Monthly Users, Sees 50% Daily Growth in India

Revealed by Shekar Khosla, Google India’s VP of Marketing, the milestone highlights Gemini’s rapid adoption amid Google’s push to expand its AI ecosystem in India.


Google’s Gemini app, the AI-powered chatbot and productivity tool, has achieved a remarkable milestone by surpassing 450 million monthly active users (MAUs), marking a significant rise in its global adoption. According to Shekar Khosla, Vice President of Marketing and Site Lead at Google India, the app’s daily usage has surged by over 50% compared to the previous quarter, demonstrating growing user engagement and trust in Google’s AI ecosystem.

One of the key drivers of this growth is Google’s initiative to offer free premium subscriptions to Indian students, making its advanced AI features more accessible to the country’s massive student population. This move aligns with Google’s broader strategy to strengthen its presence in India, a critical growth market for AI adoption. Furthermore, Gemini comes pre-installed on most modern Android smartphones and tablets, ensuring widespread availability and ease of access for users.

The Gemini app serves as an AI-powered assistant, helping users with tasks like writing, summarizing, coding assistance, and content creation, making it a strong competitor to other AI chatbots. By integrating Google’s generative AI capabilities directly into the Android ecosystem, Gemini is positioning itself as an essential tool for students, professionals, and everyday users.

This milestone also reflects Google’s larger AI push, aiming to build a connected ecosystem where tools like Gemini, Google Workspace, and Android work seamlessly together. India, with its rapidly growing tech-savvy population, has emerged as a central focus in Google’s AI expansion plans. With 450 million active users and counting, Google Gemini is not just redefining AI-powered productivity but also paving the way for wider AI adoption in emerging markets.