Google Records Historic $400B Quarter; Paytm Founder Calls Sundar Pichai the “Ultimate CEO”

Alphabet posted a historic $400B in annual revenue during Q4 2025, driven by AI innovations and Gemini 3’s rapid adoption. CEO Sundar Pichai’s leadership drew praise from Paytm founder Vijay Sharma and Elon Musk, who lauded his ability to guide Google through competition and regulatory challenges. With strong growth across Search, YouTube, Cloud, and subscriptions, Google’s AI-powered momentum continues to reshape its future.

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Google Records Historic $400B Quarter; Paytm Founder Calls Sundar Pichai the “Ultimate CEO”

Alphabet, Google’s parent company, has reported a record-breaking Q4 2025, surpassing $400 billion in annual revenue for the first time in its history. CEO Sundar Pichai credited the company’s “full AI stack” — particularly the success of Gemini 3 — as the key driver behind this milestone.

Industry Leaders Celebrate Pichai’s Leadership

The meteoric rise of Alphabet and Google has drawn praise from across the tech industry. Paytm founder Vijay Shankar Sharma hailed Pichai as “the ultimate CEO you ever want to be,” applauding his ability to steer the company through competition and regulatory challenges. Even Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, congratulated Pichai on X, writing simply: “Well done.”

Q4 2025 Financial Highlights

Quarterly revenue: $113.8 billion (18% YoY growth)
Search revenue: Up 17%
YouTube revenue: Crossed $60 billion (ads + subscriptions)
Google Cloud: Surged 48% to $70 billion
Paid subscriptions: Over 325 million across Google One and YouTube Premium
Gemini app: 750+ million monthly active users, with engagement rising after Gemini 3’s December launch

AI at the Core of Growth

Pichai emphasized that Google’s AI ecosystem, led by Gemini, is fueling growth across products and services. Gemini’s rapid adoption and integration into Google’s platforms highlight its role as a cornerstone of Alphabet’s future strategy.