Perplexity AI, the company known for its AI-powered answer engine, has officially rolled out its Comet browser extension to Pro subscribers in India. The launch, which took place on September 22, 2025, makes the AI-native browsing experience available to users on macOS and Windows platforms. The Android version is also listed on the Google Play Store for pre-registration. However, iOS users may have to wait longer, as the Comet browser is not yet listed on the App Store.

Comet is designed to be more than just a typical browser; it's an AI-powered assistant that integrates directly into the browsing experience. CEO of Perplexity AI, Aravind Srinivas, has emphasized that Comet aims to function as a personal assistant and thinking partner, capable of performing tasks such as booking meetings, sending emails, and making online purchases.

Features and Functionality

Comet integrates a conversational AI assistant that provides real-time, context-aware, and citation-backed answers. This assistant stays active across tabs and projects, enabling users to ask questions and receive assistance without switching between applications. Some key features include:

• AI-Powered Sidebar Assistant: This assistant can summarize content, compare products, and provide quick answers to questions. It can also access information from tabs of pages you're not actively looking at, which is useful for comparing products or finding a quick reference.
• Automated Tab Organizing: Comet can automatically group open tabs by topic, helping users stay organized and focused.
• Agentic Capabilities: Comet can perform tasks such as booking meetings, converting webpages into emails, and completing online purchases through simple text-based commands.
• Personalized Recommendations: The browser offers tailored suggestions for content, products, or services based on browsing patterns.
• Content Generation: AI-driven tools can assist in creating articles, infographics, and other materials.
• Customization: Users can select from various AI models like ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini to match their preferences and requirements.

Access and Availability

Currently, access to the Comet browser in India is limited to Perplexity Pro subscribers. Perplexity Pro is a premium subscription that offers benefits such as:

• More citations in answers
• Access to Perplexity Labs for organizing complex projects
• Unlimited file and photo uploads
• Extended access to Perplexity Research
• Access to the latest AI models, including GPT-5 and Claude Sonnet 4
• Image generation capabilities

The Perplexity Pro subscription is priced at ₹17,000 per year. However, Airtel customers can enjoy a complimentary one-year subscription to Perplexity Pro as part of a partnership between the two companies. This offer is available to all Airtel customers, including prepaid, postpaid, broadband, and DTH users, and can be activated through the Airtel Thanks app. Perplexity also has a partnership with PayPal to offer a free Pro subscription for 12 months to eligible users.

Impact and Competition

The launch of Comet in India is a strategic move for Perplexity AI, as India is the company's second-largest market after the US and the fastest-growing pool of AI-native users. Comet aims to challenge existing browsers like Chrome and Edge by offering a more integrated and AI-driven browsing experience.

Comet is built on the Chromium framework, which ensures compatibility with existing web standards and extensions. However, Comet differentiates itself by embedding AI directly into the browsing process, transforming the way users interact with online content.

Note: The current time is September 24, 2025.