Perplexity launches Comet AI browser in India: All the details

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Perplexity AI has launched its Comet AI browser in India, marking its most ambitious push yet into the world’s second-largest internet market. The catch: it’s available only to paying Perplexity Pro subscribers.

The Chromium-based browser, described by the company as a shift from “browsing to thinking,” blends a standard web interface with an always-on AI sidebar. Comet can carry out multi-step workflows—such as comparing product prices, booking meetings, drafting and sending emails, or completing transactions on behalf of users. It also acts as a research assistant, able to summarise documents, track projects across tabs, and maintain task continuity.

Comet is immediately available on Windows and macOS, with Android pre-orders open and iOS support “coming soon.” Announcing the launch in a post on social media platform X, Perplexity co-founder and CEO Aravind Srinivas positioned Comet as a “thinking partner” rather than just another browser tab.

To bolster adoption, Perplexity has partnered with Bharti Airtel, offering millions of Airtel customers complimentary access to Perplexity Pro for one year. The company is also recruiting in India, signalling deeper local investment.

On the privacy front, Perplexity says Comet stores browsing history and AI interactions locally with end-to-end encryption by default. The browser integrates with password managers and is being marketed with enterprise-grade compliance features to appeal to businesses as well as individuals.

India’s digital market has become an increasingly contested battleground for AI players. By introducing Comet here first, Perplexity is hoping to differentiate itself with a product that promises less clutter, more automation, and an AI that doesn’t just answer queries but handles the entire workflow.