OpenAI To Launch First-Ever Office In India This Year: Sam Altman

Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI said in a post on X that ChatGPT will open its first office in New Delhi, India later this year. He wrote that AI adoption in India has been "amazing to watch" for him as ChatGPT users grew four times in the past year.

India is the second-largest market by user numbers for the company, according to Reuters. OpenAI has been established as a legal entity in India and has begun hiring a local team.

India is a critical market for ChatGPT, where it launched its cheapest yet monthly plan at $4.60 just this week, targeting the nearly one billion internet users in the world's most populous nation.

"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. 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," said Altman in an official statement.

Although OpenAI is yet to confirm the location of the office in New Delhi, it will share more information about its office and activities later on.

Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Railways & Information Broadcasting, said in a statement, "OpenAI's decision to establish a presence in India reflects the country's growing leadership in digital innovation and AI adoption. With strong investments in digital public infrastructure, AI talent, and enterprise-scale solutions, India is uniquely positioned to drive the next wave of AI-led transformation. As part of the IndiaAI Mission, we are building the ecosystem for trusted and inclusive AI, and we welcome OpenAI's partnership in advancing this vision to ensure the benefits of AI reach every citizen."

The company faces strong competition in India from rivals like Google's Gemini and AI startup Perplexity, both of which have launched offerings that make their advanced plans free for many users in the market.
 

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