Google Launches AI Mode in Search for Indian Users: Here’s What You Can Do

Google has begun the nationwide rollout of its AI Mode in Search in India, introducing a fresh, interactive way for users to engage with its search platform.

This AI-enhanced feature enables users to ask questions and receive detailed, context-aware answers directly within the search results—bypassing the traditional link-heavy interface.

Originally introduced in the U.S. earlier this year, AI Mode made its debut in India through Search Labs in June. Now, following promising feedback from early users, the feature is being made available more widely without requiring Labs sign-ups. However, it is currently limited to English.

How AI Mode Enhances Search

AI-Powered Contextual Responses

According to Google, AI Mode is designed to understand complex, layered queries that previously required multiple separate searches. It uses a version of Google’s Gemini 2.5 model, which dissects user queries into sub-questions and searches for relevant web content.

The result is a summarized, AI-generated answer that includes helpful links and suggestions for follow-up searches.

“It uses a version of Google’s Gemini 2.5 model and breaks down a query into sub-questions, gathering relevant information from across the web.”

Example Use Case

For instance, a user can upload a photo of a plant and ask how to care for it. The AI Mode will then identify the plant, offer step-by-step instructions, and provide external resources.

How to Access Google AI Mode

Step-by-Step Guide:

• Look for the "AI Mode" tab on the Google Search results page or in the Google app's search bar.

• Ask your question by typing, speaking (voice input), or uploading an image using Google Lens.

• AI Mode will return an organized and informative summary, along with links for further reading.

“Indian users can access the feature through a new ‘AI Mode’ tab that will appear in Google Search results and in the Google app’s search bar.”

What Makes AI Mode Useful?

Perfect for Long, Exploratory Searches

Google says users are submitting queries that are 2 to 3 times longer than typical searches. It’s proving especially helpful for tasks like:

• Travel planning

• Product comparisons

• Understanding complex or technical topics

The feature uses a technique called “query fan-out”—breaking a complex question into parts, conducting multiple simultaneous searches, and synthesizing the data into a single, readable response.

Current Limitations

At this stage, AI Mode is only available in English in India. Google has stated that support for other Indian languages will be added in future updates. Additionally, the feature is still experimental. In cases where the AI cannot generate a high-confidence answer, standard search results will be displayed instead.

“The company notes that the AI tool is still experimental, and it will display traditional search results when it lacks high confidence in its AI-generated answers.”

Availability

AI Mode is being introduced to users in phases on both desktop and mobile devices and is expected to be fully accessible in the next few days.

Conclusion

With the introduction of AI Mode in India, Google is taking a significant leap in transforming how people engage with online search. This new feature blends the power of advanced artificial intelligence with Google's robust search infrastructure to deliver personalized, conversational, and context-rich answers directly within the results page.

Rather than providing just a list of links, AI Mode interprets complex, multi-layered queries and compiles responses that are both comprehensive and easy to understand. Although it is currently available only in English, the tool has already shown great promise in addressing exploratory searches like trip planning, product comparisons, and learning about technical topics.

As Google refines this experience and rolls out multi-language support in the future, AI Mode has the potential to redefine digital search for millions of users across India. It signifies a move toward smarter, more intuitive search experiences, ushering in a new era where users can "ask anything, ask any way."