Hiranandani-backed data centre company Yotta Data has launched a ChatGPT-like platform for consumers, by deploying the Chinese open-source AI model DeepSeek.
Designed to operate entirely on Yotta’s domestic servers, the chatbot prioritises data security and privacy. It is hosted within Yotta’s NM1 data centre, running on an advanced server infrastructure that includes 16 nodes of H100 GPUs—totaling 128 H100s, as announced by the company on LinkedIn.
The beta version is now available for free as a web application at myShakti.ai.
“Yotta’s myShakti is a response to the clarion call given by Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to host DeepSeek within Indian borders. This initiative underscores our dedication to making India self-reliant for its AI needs,” said Darshan Hiranandani, CEO of the Hiranandani Group and chairman of Yotta Data Services.
Yotta has incorporated a robust feedback system to enhance myShakti’s performance over time. According to the official blog, the chatbot is designed to drive AI adoption in India by reducing infrastructure costs and making AI more accessible to businesses, researchers, and startups.
Highlighting the impact of DeepSeek’s integration, Sunil Gupta, co-founder and CEO of Yotta Data Services, noted, “The integration of DeepSeek is a true game-changer. Its open-source nature and low compute requirements drastically reduce costs, accelerating AI adoption much like the mobile revolution that transformed India.” He further remarked, “This could be India’s Sputnik moment for AI, an inflexion point that propels the nation to the forefront of global AI innovation.”
DeepSeek’s model challenges traditional AI infrastructure by demonstrating that efficiency can rival raw computational power. With just $5.6 million worth of older GPUs, it has showcased the potential of reinforcement learning in training competitive AI models. This advancement opens doors for India to develop AI solutions tailored to its socio-cultural, linguistic, and geopolitical landscape while maintaining data sovereignty.
Committed to strengthening India's AI capabilities, Yotta aims to continuously improve its technology and expand its portfolio of sovereign generative AI solutions.
The conversation around India’s AI ambitions gained momentum following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of Project Stargate in January, sparking discussions on the country’s need to build its own equivalent.
Meanwhile, Krutrim, Ola’s AI platform, has also integrated DeepSeek models into its cloud infrastructure. Announcing the move, founder Bhavish Aggarwal stated on X, “India can’t be left behind in AI. Krutrim has accelerated efforts to develop world-class AI. As a first step, our cloud now has DeepSeek models live, hosted on Indian servers. Pricing lowest in the world.”
