Jio Backed TWO AI Launches Multilingual Reasoning Model SUTRA-R0 

Jio-backed startup TWO AI has introduced SUTRA-R0, a reasoning model for structured thinking and complex decision-making in various languages and domains. The model, now available in preview on ChatSUTRA, addresses enterprise and consumer needs with its efficient resource usage and multilingual capabilities.

SUTRA-R0 builds on advancements in AI reasoning, including insights from DeepSeek’s R1 model, which optimised performance by utilising Reinforcement Learning (RL) and distillation techniques. 

In its blog post, the company said that SUTRA-R0 integrates a highly structured reasoning framework. This model deepens the focus on context, language, and complex decision-making. 

The model is engineered to interpret intricate scenarios, solve multi-step problems, and generate actionable insights across industries. In benchmark tests, SUTRA-R0-Preview outperformed models like DeepSeek-R1-32B and OpenAI-o1-mini in multilingual tasks, particularly in Hindi (81.44), Gujarati (79.39), Tamil (77.82), and Bengali (78.91). 

The model’s evaluation followed a rigorous 5-shot assessment framework, covering languages spoken by over half of the global population. “SUTRA-R0 achieves a balanced integration of multilingual understanding and reasoning, ensuring precise decision-making across diverse linguistic landscapes,” the company added. 

It shows promise in enterprise applications like financial services, healthcare, and customer service. For consumers, it offers personalised experiences in e-commerce, entertainment, and personal finance. “Initial tests show SUTRA-R0 effectively handles industry-specific reasoning tasks while enhancing user experiences,” the company noted.

SUTRA-R0-Preview is accessible via ChatSUTRA, allowing users to explore its advanced reasoning capabilities. “Our intuitive interface makes it easy to engage with the model as it thinks through and solves multi-step problems,” the spokesperson said.

TWO AI plans to release a detailed benchmarking report in the coming weeks, expanding language coverage and providing qualitative examples. The company aims to refine SUTRA-R0 further, positioning it as a transformative tool for industries requiring sophisticated AI-driven insights.

The startup raised a $20M seed fund in February 2022 from Jio Platforms and South Korean internet conglomerate Naver. “Jio has been one of our key partners for a long time and has invested in us from the very beginning,” said Pranav Mistry, the founder of TWO, in an exclusive interaction with AIM. 

He noted that Reliance Jio Infocomm chairman Akash Ambani has a keen interest in the growth of the startup. “I meet with them frequently. Jio’s vision is to harness the power of AI through its services. Being a Jio partner provides us access to this market,” he stated.

Mistry shared that the platform currently has over 600,000 unique users. 

Unlike other startups, TWO AI targets only big enterprise customers instead of pursuing the consumer market. “Jio is one of our major enterprise customers, and we also work with clients like Shinhan Bank and Samsung SDS in Korea,” Mistry said. 

He further revealed that the company has started partnering with companies like NVIDIA and Microsoft from a technology perspective and is working with them as well.

“We are targeting India, Korea, Japan, and some parts of Southeast Asia, like Vietnam, specifically the central region. APAC (Asia-Pacific) is one of the key markets that we are always going to focus on,” Mistry added.