India’s AI app race heats up as Claude surges and Gemini closes in on ChatGPT

Claude’s downloads in India soared over 30-fold to 8.5 million in the June quarter of 2026. While ChatGPT leads in consumer spending at Rs 112.8 crore, Gemini is gaining more user attention. Eve Chen said, "Claude stands out with more consistent momentum," as these AI apps compete for market dominance.