Perplexity’s Comet Browser Goes Live for Pro Users in India
Perplexity Pro AI has launched its AI-first web browser, Comet, to Pro subscribers in India starting September 22, 2025. The rollout includes a major Airtel tie-up that makes Perplexity Pro freely available to many Airtel customers for a limited time.
Availability & Platforms
CEO Aravind Srinivas confirmed via X that Comet will be available to Perplexity Pro subscribers in India from September 22, 2025. Early adopters have already found Windows and macOS installers on Perplexity’s official site. Android users can pre-register on the Google Play Store, and an iOS release is expected soon.
Free Perplexity Pro for Airtel Subscribers
Perplexity Pro + Airtel offer: Airtel broadband, mobile and DTH subscribers can claim a free year of Perplexity Pro (normally ~₹17,000) under a promotion running from July 17, 2025 to January 17, 2026. Perplexity confirmed that any Pro subscriber in India—whether directly subscribed or via Airtel—can access Comet without joining a waitlist.
Key Features of Comet
Comet is built around Perplexity’s AI and positions itself as a personal assistant inside the browser. Notable capabilities include:
- Transforms passive browsing into active, AI-assisted engagement.
- Unified interface that reduces tab juggling and integrates workflows.
- Session-level assistance to handle multi-step tasks and streamline research.
- A sidebar assistant that can summarize pages, answer contextual queries, and perform actions such as booking or emailing.
- Context-aware responses that pull from your browsing history and what’s visible on screen.
How Comet Challenges the Market
Launching a browser in India means taking on a market dominated by Google (search and Chrome) and incumbent browsers like Safari and Edge. Perplexity’s strategy is to redefine browsing—moving beyond search results to task completion—by tightly integrating AI with traditional browsing features. The Airtel partnership could accelerate user adoption across India’s large internet base.
What Comes Next
Currently Comet is available to Pro and Max subscribers, with Perplexity hinting at an eventual free tier. The Airtel partnership suggests the browser could reach mass audiences quickly in India. Users should expect broader availability across devices and potential feature expansions as the team gathers feedback from early adopters.
Download & Getting Started
Windows and macOS installers were spotted on Perplexity’s official website. Android users can pre-register on Google Play; iOS availability is expected soon. Pro subscribers can log in to access Comet without a waitlist.
Implications for Users
Comet promises productivity gains and a new browsing paradigm, but it also raises questions about privacy, data handling, and platform lock-in. Users should review Perplexity’s privacy documentation and Airtel’s terms when claiming bundled access.
Quick Summary
In brief:
- Comet available to Perplexity Pro subscribers in India from Sept 22, 2025.
- Airtel customers can claim a free year of Perplexity Pro between July 17, 2025 and Jan 17, 2026.
- Comet offers AI-driven browsing, session automation, and a contextual sidebar assistant.
- Windows & macOS downloads live; Android pre-registration open; iOS coming soon.
