DECEMBER 20258IBy M R Yuvatha, Senior Correspondent, Startupcityn the heart of India's Silicon Valley, a quiet technological revolution is underway. Amid the dominance of global AI giants offering English-centric models, a Bengaluru-based startup has developed a large language model (LLM) that truly speaks the subcontinent.Trained on extensive Indic datasets, this homegrown powerhouse supports over 10 Indian languages from the rhythmic cadence of Bengali to the lyrical flow of Tamil while seamlessly understanding local slang, cultural nuances, and the everyday `Hinglish' blend of English and Hindi.For businesses, this means freedom from opaque, costly foreign APIs. By reducing reliance on overseas technology, the model empowers a self-reliant AI ecosystem that is accessible, customizable, and tuned for India's diverse linguistic landscape. Startups and innovators can fine-tune the model freely, making advanced AI an inclusive tool rather than an exclusive privilege.More than just a technological feat, this LLM is a bridge to digital equity. In a country where 90% of internet users engage online in regional languages, it opens doors for localized content, smarter services, and AI-driven solutions that resonate culturally.Here, code becomes more than computation it becomes a medium to connect, empower, and redefine India's digital future.The AI That Fired Foreign APIsPicture a farmer in rural Maharashtra querying crop yields in Marathi, or a Delhi shopkeeper negotiating · Bengaluru's LLM is built for Indian languages, slang, and culture, not retrofitted from English models.· It cuts reliance on foreign AI, lowering costs and enabling a self-reliant, customizable Indian AI ecosystem.· Powering agriculture, commerce, and education by delivering localized, voice-enabled AI to Tier-2 and Tier-3 India.THE BENGALURU LLM THAT'S DETHRONING FOREIGN AI IN INDIAN TONGUES
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