Google Unveils AI Plus in India: Affordable AI Tools with Privacy Concerns
December 10, 2025
Google published a full blog post with more details and context.
Google launches Google AI Plus in India, a subscription plan that expands access to Gemini 3 Pro, enhanced image and video generation tools (Veo 3.1 Fast/Flow) and integration of Gemini into Gmail and Google Docs, aiming to deepen ecosystem usage.
The plan bundles 200 GB of cloud storage, family sharing for up to five members, and is priced at INR 399 per month, with an introductory offer of INR 199 per month for the first six months.
NotebookLM is included with Audio Overviews and research/writing assistance, while free-tier users access only research and writing tools.
Analysts caution about long-term affordability, tool performance, and privacy as key factors shaping adoption.
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The package emphasizes limits and responsible use, noting usage caps and potential biases in powerful image tools.
Regulators and researchers flag risks such as bias in regional language outputs, misattribution in NotebookLM, ongoing data privacy and copyright debates in India.
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Availability is nationwide in India as of the announcement, with the rollout current as of December 10, 2025.
Potentially meaningful adoption of AI-powered workflows among students, freelancers, small businesses, and enthusiasts, contingent on affordability and real-world performance/privacy.
Publication notes the first release occurred December 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM IST.
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Google • Dec 10, 2025
Do more with AI for less: Google AI Plus now in India
TechCrunch • Dec 10, 2025
Google launches sub-$5 AI Plus plan in India to compete with ChatGPT Go
Economic Times • Dec 10, 2025
Google AI Plus launches in India: Learn about features & prices here