India's AI Companion Market: Statistics & Trends 2025

India's AI companion market is experiencing explosive growth, with projections showing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40.4% through 2030. This article compiles the most recent statistics from leading research firms to give you a complete picture of this emerging industry.

Market Size and Growth Projections

According to Grand View Research, India's AI companion market is projected to reach:

Year	Market Size (USD)	Growth Rate
2024	~$1.2 billion	-
2025	~$1.7 billion	41%
2027	~$3.4 billion	40%
2030	$7.9 billion	40.4% CAGR

This growth rate significantly outpaces the global average of 30.8%, making India one of the fastest-growing AI companion markets in the world.

Global Context: Search Volume Rankings

Google search data reveals India's position as a major AI companion market:

Rank	Country	Monthly Searches	Market Share
1	United States	693,600	~35%
2	India	287,160	~15%
3	United Kingdom	~120,000	~6%
4	Canada	~85,000	~4%
5	Germany	~70,000	~3.5%

Source: ArtSmart AI Statistics Report 2025

User Segmentation

By Interaction Type

Text-based AI companions dominate the market, but voice is growing rapidly:

• Text-based companions: 61.07% of revenue (2024)
• Voice-enabled companions: 28% of revenue, fastest growing segment
• Avatar/3D companions: 11% of revenue

Voice-enabled platforms like SOLM8 are capturing increasing market share as users seek more natural interactions.

By User Demographics

Based on Nasscom research and industry reports:

• Age 18-24: 35% of users (college students, early career)
• Age 25-34: 42% of users (young professionals, largest segment)
• Age 35-44: 15% of users
• Age 45+: 8% of users

By Region (India)

• Metro cities: Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai - 55% of users
• Tier 2 cities: Pune, Hyderabad, Kochi, Jaipur - 30% of users
• Tier 3 and rural: 15% of users (rapidly growing)

User Engagement Statistics

According to Market.us:

Investment and Funding Trends

Venture capital interest in AI companions has surged dramatically:

Year	Global VC Funding	Growth
2021	$7 million	-
2022	$300 million	4,185%
2023	$580 million	93%
2024	$1.2 billion (est)	107%

Source: Thailand Business News / Industry Reports

Search Trend Growth

Google Trends data shows extraordinary growth in AI girlfriend searches:

• 2022-2024: 2,400% increase in "AI Girlfriend" searches globally
• India-specific growth: 3,100% increase (higher than global average)
• Peak search periods: January (post-holiday loneliness) and October (festive season)

Platform Market Share in India

Based on app download data and traffic analysis:

Platform	Est. India Users	Primary Mode
Character.AI	~8 million	Text
Replika	~5 million	Text + Avatar
Chai	~3 million	Text
SOLM8	Growing	Voice-first

What's Driving Growth?

Multiple factors contribute to India's exceptional growth rate:

Infrastructure

• 700+ million smartphone users
• Cheapest mobile data globally (~$0.17/GB)
• Growing 5G coverage enabling real-time voice AI

Demographics

• Median age of 28 (young, tech-savvy population)
• Rising single-person households in metros
• Delayed marriage trends among educated professionals

Cultural Factors

• Stigma around dating apps in some communities
• Limited social opportunities in conservative areas
• High work pressure reducing time for traditional dating

Future Projections

Industry analysts predict continued acceleration:

• By 2027: Voice-enabled AI companions expected to reach 40% market share
• By 2028: Regional language support (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu) will drive Tier 2/3 adoption
• By 2030: Integration with wearables and smart home devices