OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, announced on Friday (August 22 2025 that it will be opening its first office in India, located in New Delhi.
The company described this step as a significant milestone in strengthening its partnership with India and supporting the government’s ambitious IndiaAI Mission.
According to the official statement, “Opening an office in India reflects OpenAI’s support for the government’s IndiaAI mission and commitment to partnering with the government to build AI for India, with India.”
To mark its formal entry into the country, an Indian subsidiary—OpenAI India Private Limited—has already been registered in the Registrar of Companies’ database.
The decision to set up a physical presence in India comes at a time when the country has rapidly emerged as one of OpenAI’s largest and most dynamic markets.
India is currently ChatGPT’s second-largest market by users after the United States, and also ranks among its fastest-growing markets worldwide.
In just the past year, usage of OpenAI tools in India has reportedly grown four times, highlighting the accelerating adoption of AI among Indian students, educators, professionals, and developers.
The company emphasized that having a local office will allow it to better serve this vast user base and tailor its solutions to meet the country’s unique requirements.
CEO Sam Altman’s visits to India over the past year, as part of his broader Asia tour, had already signaled the company’s growing interest in expanding its footprint in the region.
Now, the establishment of a New Delhi office formalizes OpenAI’s intent to engage more deeply with India’s thriving developer and startup ecosystem.
Although the exact office location in New Delhi has not yet been disclosed, OpenAI confirmed that it has already begun hiring a local team.
At the time of the announcement, three job openings—all in sales—were listed on its official website.
OpenAI has also made product adjustments specifically for Indian users. Recently, the company introduced ChatGPT Go, a lower-cost subscription plan priced in Indian rupees.
This plan provides limited but affordable access to OpenAI’s more advanced AI models, making them more accessible to a broader audience across the country.
Recognizing the importance of linguistic diversity, OpenAI also announced that it had significantly improved its models’ performance in Indic languages, aligning with the Indian government’s push to enhance digital tools in native languages.
Indian IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw welcomed the move, saying, “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.”
Looking ahead, OpenAI plans to deepen its engagement with the Indian AI community. Later this month, the company will host its first Education Summit in India, aimed at highlighting how AI can support learning and innovation.
Furthermore, it has announced plans to organize its first Developer Day in India later this year, bringing together developers, startups, and enterprises that are shaping the future of artificial intelligence in the country.
This expansion marks a new chapter in OpenAI’s global journey, firmly positioning India as a critical hub for AI adoption and innovation.
