• Krutrim has acquired BharatSah’AI’yak from Samagra to expand its AI offerings in the public sector.
  • The startup plans to scale BharatSah’AI’yak nationwide using its agentic platform "Kruti" and cloud infrastructure.

India’s AI unicorn Krutrim, founded by Ola’s Bhavish Aggarwal, has acquired BharatSah’AI’yak, a public-sector-focused AI platform from technology consulting firm Samagra.

While the financial details of the transaction remain undisclosed, the move signals Krutrim’s strategic push into real-world, government-facing AI applications.

Strengthening Public Sector Reach

Launched in 2023, Krutrim has been steadily building a full-stack AI ecosystem that spans proprietary models in language, vision, and speech.

The acquisition brings BharatSah’AI’yak’s deep public sector experience into Krutrim’s fold, positioning the startup to address challenges in sectors like healthcare, education, and public administration.

“This integration enhances our ability to build AI that is inclusive, intuitive, and deeply rooted in the lived realities of India,” a Krutrim spokesperson said. “We remain committed towards making ‘AI for all’ a reality.”

On-Ground Expertise Meets Infrastructure

As part of the deal, BharatSah’AI’yak’s core team has joined Krutrim. The team notably developed KumbhSahAIyak, a chatbot created for Maha Kumbh 2025.

The AI tool, powered by Krutrim’s open-source LLM services, helped pilgrims with real-time information on rituals, accommodation, navigation, and attractions.

Krutrim plans to scale BharatSah’AI’yak’s services nationwide using its agentic platform "Kruti" and in-house cloud infrastructure, combining technical scale with field-tested deployment expertise.

Expanding AI Ambitions

The acquisition aligns with Krutrim’s broader ambitions. The company recently launched Krutrim AI Lab and BharatBench, an open-source research initiative aimed at advancing AI development tailored for India.

It is also scaling up its data centre capacity to 1 gigawatt by 2028, backed by a $1.2 billion capital commitment expected by 2026.

Krutrim became a unicorn in January 2024 after raising $50 million from investors including Z47 (formerly Matrix Partners India) and the Sarin Family.

Edited by Annette George