Perplexity AI has climbed to the top of app rankings on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. The AI-powered platform has surpassed global competitors such as ChatGPT and Gemini, indicating a massive demand for AI-based searches and productivity tools worldwide.
Perplexity AI was co-founded by Aravind Srinivas. The platform is seen as one of Silicon Valley’s most promising startups. This artificial intelligence app provides a comprehensive service, merging online research, chatting, and searching tools into one seamless experience.
Perplexity AI provides swift and smart answers through the integration of traditional search and AI features. Complex questions can be posed, ideas can be explored, or research can be done within the site, being a crucial tool for productivity and education.
Its novelty and easy-to-use interface have greatly contributed to its quick rise to the top charts of the Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
The platform’s meteoric success has also made Aravind Srinivas India’s youngest billionaire, debuting on the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2025 with a net worth of Rs. 21,190 crore.
This milestone places Srinivas alongside other young Indian entrepreneurs like Zepto founders Kaivalya Vohra and Aadit Palicha, as well as Ritesh Agarwal of OYO and Rohan Gupta of SG Finserve.
The success of Perplexity is the first milestone in India’s tech ecosystem, and it is pointing the nation not only to a talent hub but also as a pioneer in AI innovation. Arattai is another application developed by Zoho Corporation that has reached the top of the Social Networking category on the App Store, rising to an astonishing 350,000 downloads in just three days.
Perplexity AI's success highlights the global relevance of Indian-founded AI ventures and the country’s expanding footprint in the AI revolution. The platform is combining AI, search, and productivity tools in such a way that it will set new benchmarks for smart applications.
This creates an inventive atmosphere for native digital solutions. The accomplishments of the Perplexity AI are a catalyst for the Indian tech startup ecosystem as it grows to rival the innovative strength of Silicon Valley giants.