Ola Partners With Leveno to Build India's Largest Supercomputer
The supercomputer will support Ola’s growing AI research, cloud infrastructure, and AI chip development.
Ola’s AI subsidiary, Krutrim AI, has unveiled a strategic partnership with Lenovo to develop what will become India’s largest supercomputer.
The supercomputer will support Ola’s growing AI research, cloud infrastructure, and AI chip development.
During the Lenovo TechWorld event, Navendu Agarwal, CIO of Ola Group, shared details of the company's vision, stating, “We are building the largest infrastructure, and along with Lenovo, the largest supercomputer in India. This will be powered by our cloud.”
In Summary:
- Ola’s Krutrim AI has formed a strategic partnership with Lenovo to build India’s largest supercomputer.
- The collaboration will power Ola’s AI-first cloud ecosystem and support the development of Krutrim 3, a 700-billion-parameter AI model.
- Ola’s previous models, Krutrim 1 and Krutrim 2, have been open-sourced, making them accessible to the wider AI community.
- Ola is investing heavily in AI infrastructure, cloud services, and AI chips to support its growing AI ambitions.
- The company’s vision includes creating a scalable platform for startups and applications across agentic platforms, contact center AI, and manufacturing AI.
Krutrim 3: Scaling AI Models to New Heights
At the Lenovo Tech World’25, the company also announced its plans to build Krutrim 3, a massive 700-billion-parameter large language model (LLM).
The company’s first model, Krutrim 1, had 7 billion parameters, followed by Krutrim 2, which expanded to 12 billion parameters. Now, Krutrim 3 is poised to significantly raise the bar in AI research and development in India, positioning the country as a leader in the global AI race.
Bhavish Aggarwal
It’s worth noting that both Krutrim 1 and Krutrim 2 have been open-sourced, promoting accessibility and fostering innovation within the AI community. The open-sourcing of these models demonstrates Ola’s commitment to nurturing India’s AI ecosystem and making AI technology accessible to developers and businesses alike.
Ola’s Investment in AI Infrastructure
The partnership with Lenovo also supports Ola’s investment in AI infrastructure, which is crucial for powering large-scale AI models like Krutrim 3.
This infrastructure will serve as the backbone for Ola’s AI initiatives, enabling the company to handle the immense computing demands required for its advanced language models and other AI applications. As Ola continues to expand its AI capabilities, the investment into both cloud services and AI hardware will ensure the company remains at the forefront of innovation in India and beyond.
