India App Spending Hits Record $345M, ChatGPT Leads
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- Sensor Tower reported India's mobile app market generated a record $345M in consumer spending in Q2, up 35% year-over-year
- ChatGPT ranked No. 1 by downloads and No. 2 by revenue in India during Q2
- The figure marks a notable shift for a market historically known as the world's largest download base but one of the toughest places to monetize apps
Why it matters: A 35% year-over-year jump to a record $345M signals India is finally converting its massive download volume into real revenue, and AI apps like ChatGPT are leading that monetization wave — reshaping how global developers prioritize the country.
