Nikhil Kamath and Perplexity's Aravind Srinivas spark a tweet thread that could shake up India's stock market updates

In a brief exchange on social media, Zerodha cofounder Nikhil Kamath may have set the stage for a significant collaboration between his brokerage firm and Perplexity AI, a US-based technology company. The conversation began when Prudent AI suggested on X, “Why don't @perplexity_ai team up with @zerodhaonline and add Indian stock markets to the Comet finance page?” Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas then tagged Kamath, asking simply, “Should we?” Kamath’s swift reply was clear: “Absolutely, setting up a call for Monday…”

Absolutely, setting up a call for Monday... https://t.co/1yzBOKyVzb

— Nikhil Kamath (@nikhilkamathcio) August 9, 2025

This exchange sent ripples across the finance and tech communities. While no formal agreement is confirmed, the scheduled call suggests serious talks are underway.

What is Comet?
Comet is an AI-native browser launched by Perplexity in July this year. It combines traditional web browsing with real-time AI assistance that can read, summarise and act on live data. This makes it well-suited for tracking financial markets. According to Perplexity’s website, “Comet transforms entire browsing sessions into single, seamless interactions, collapsing complex workflows into fluid conversations.”

Currently, Comet is available to Perplexity Max customers on an invite-only basis. “Invite-only access will roll out slowly to our waitlist over the summer. New users will also receive a limited number of invites to share,” the company said in July.

Why this collaboration makes sense
Zerodha is India’s largest stock brokerage platform, boasting over 12 million active clients. Embedding live Indian stock market data into Comet’s interface could significantly increase Zerodha’s visibility. It would place trusted market information in front of a global, tech-savvy audience, directly inside a browser that combines search with AI-powered insights.

For Perplexity, this collaboration would be a major step towards its goal of transforming traditional browser search into an “answer engine” experience, providing accurate, cited answers instantly. Founded in 2022, Perplexity has quickly grown into an $18 billion company backed by tech leaders like Jeff Bezos, Nvidia, and AI experts from Google and Meta. Its platform already handles over a billion monthly queries and has distribution partnerships with Motorola and Airtel.

What this could mean for investors
If the collaboration moves ahead, investors could soon access Indian stock market data seamlessly within Comet. This would eliminate the need to juggle multiple tabs or platforms, offering real-time updates and summaries powered by AI. Combining Zerodha’s market data with Perplexity’s AI capabilities could change how market information is consumed, making it more accessible and easier to act upon.

Neither Kamath nor Srinivas have confirmed a deal, but the Monday call will be crucial. Should the talks succeed, the two companies could soon announce a partnership that blends finance and AI innovation in a unique way.

For now, all eyes will be on that call. This collaboration could redefine the way investors interact with market data — bringing together one of India’s biggest brokerages with one of the fastest-growing AI companies.