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- 1 Perplexity Partners with Airtel to Expand Free AI Finance Tools in India
- 2 Free, In-Depth Financial Data on Indian Markets
- 3 Crypto Data Now Part of the Mix
- 4 A Game-Changer for Indian Retail Investors
- 5 India-Focused Growth Strategy
- 6 Impressive Valuation and Ambitious Plans
- 7 What This Means for the Future of Finance in India
Perplexity Partners with Airtel to Expand Free AI Finance Tools in India
Perplexity Launches – In a move set to disrupt the financial information landscape in India, US-based artificial intelligence-powered search engine company Perplexity has officially launched free access to financial data covering Indian stock exchanges and listed companies through its newly introduced Finance tab on its homepage. This service gives Indian investors, traders, and enthusiasts a powerful new tool to analyze and track market trends without any cost barriers.
Free, In-Depth Financial Data on Indian Markets
Perplexity’s platform now features three distinct tabs: Finance, Travel, and Education, with the Finance tab standing out by offering extensive insights into BSE and NSE-listed stocks. Users can access stock prices, historical market data, and company earnings reports all in one place. The company states this is designed to empower retail investors by providing comprehensive datasets previously locked behind expensive paywalls on other platforms.
In an official statement shared with the Economic Times, Perplexity emphasized that its Indian users can now “catch up on markets, deep-dive into BSE and NSE-listed stocks, and track Indian company earnings” through the Finance tab. Moreover, the platform provides market trend summaries and detailed company-wise coverage, making it a one-stop destination for financial data.
Crypto Data Now Part of the Mix
In addition to stock market data, Perplexity is also offering cryptocurrency industry data sourced from Coinbase. This adds an important dimension for Indian investors looking to stay informed about the fast-evolving crypto landscape, further broadening the platform’s appeal and utility.
A Game-Changer for Indian Retail Investors
What sets Perplexity apart is its commitment to delivering this valuable financial data free of cost to Indian users. Jeff Grimes, Head of Live Events Product at Perplexity, pointed out that much of the information available through Perplexity Finance — including historical price and volume data, natural-language stock screening, and live company earnings — traditionally exists behind paywalls on other platforms. “Perplexity makes it available to all users for free,” he added.
Since its launch earlier this year, Perplexity Finance has seen usage grow over eight times, signaling strong demand and enthusiasm among Indian users for accessible financial insights.
India-Focused Growth Strategy
Perplexity’s push into the Indian market aligns with its broader India-focused business strategy. Founded by Chennai-born entrepreneur Aravind Srinivas, the company recently partnered with telecom giant Airtel to offer its AI-powered search engine, Perplexity Pro, free to approximately 360 million Airtel subscribers.
Jeff Grimes explained that Perplexity’s financial data portal is designed to be user-friendly and accessible, enabling “any stock market or finance enthusiast” to easily interpret stock exchange data and market movements, regardless of their expertise level.
Impressive Valuation and Ambitious Plans
Bloomberg reported in July that Perplexity raised a $100 million funding round, which valued the startup at an impressive $18 billion. The company recently grabbed headlines with its bold $34 billion bid to acquire Google’s popular Chrome browser, showcasing its ambitions to grow far beyond its search engine roots.
What This Means for the Future of Finance in India
By democratizing access to in-depth financial and crypto data, Perplexity could redefine how Indian retail investors interact with the markets. Eliminating costly paywalls and simplifying complex datasets may help foster greater financial literacy and empower a new generation of investors.
As Perplexity continues to innovate and expand its India-focused offerings, the financial ecosystem in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets could witness a significant transformation, with AI-driven insights at its core.
