AI adoption in India is growing rapidly, with ChatGPT usage quadrupling in a year; OpenAI establishes local entity and begins hiring in New Delhi.
OpenAI Announces First Indian Office Amid Rapid AI Growth
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced that the company will open its first-ever office in India later this year, marking a major milestone in its global expansion.
In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Altman expressed enthusiasm over India’s rapid AI adoption, noting that ChatGPT users in India have grown four times over the past year.
India: A Key Market for OpenAI
India has become the second-largest user base for ChatGPT globally, according to Reuters.
- OpenAI has officially registered as a legal entity in India.
- The company has begun hiring a local team to lead its operations.
- The upcoming office will be located in New Delhi.
Affordable AI for India’s Billion-Strong Internet Base
This week, OpenAI introduced its most affordable ChatGPT subscription plan yet—priced at just $4.60/month—aimed at India’s vast and growing internet user base, which is nearing one billion.
Altman: “India Has All the Ingredients to Lead in AI”
In an official statement, Sam Altman emphasized India’s strong potential in AI innovation:
“The level of excitement and opportunity for AI in India is incredible. India has all the ingredients to become a global AI leader—amazing tech talent, a world-class developer ecosystem, and strong government support through the IndiaAI Mission.”
Altman also highlighted that the decision to set up a local office reflects OpenAI’s long-term vision:
“Opening our first office and building a local team is an important first step in our commitment to make advanced AI more accessible across the country and to build AI for India, and with India.”
What This Means for India’s AI Future
With this move:
- OpenAI aims to deepen its presence in one of the world’s most promising digital economies.
- The local office will help customize AI tools for Indian users and developers.
- It also signals greater collaboration with Indian tech talent and policymakers under initiatives like the IndiaAI Mission.
OpenAI’s upcoming office in New Delhi is more than just an expansion—it represents a strategic step in making AI accessible, affordable, and locally relevant in one of the fastest-growing digital economies in the world.
