OpenAI to open New Delhi office, expands India presence

OpenAI will open its first office in India this year as it deepens its presence in one of its fastest-growing markets. The company confirmed Friday that it has established a legal entity in India and has begun hiring for a local team, with operations to be based in New Delhi. The move comes as India has quickly become one of the largest developer markets on OpenAI’s platform, ranking in the global top five. The expansion follows OpenAI’s recent launch of its most affordable subscription plan yet, tailored specifically for Indian users. The India-only ChatGPT plan, priced at about $4.57 per month, gives wider access to advanced chatbot features at a significantly lower cost than in other regions. By introducing its cheapest offering so far, OpenAI aims to make its technology more accessible to a broader user base while fueling adoption in a market with high demand for affordable AI tools. CEO Sam Altman, who has often highlighted India’s importance to the global AI landscape, has pointed to the country’s vast developer community and growing digital economy as reasons for OpenAI’s strategic focus there. The establishment of a permanent office in New Delhi marks the company’s latest step to strengthen local engagement and better support both individual users and enterprises adopting AI solutions. As competition intensifies among AI providers worldwide, India represents a critical growth frontier. By combining a low-cost subscription model with a dedicated presence in the country, OpenAI is positioning itself to capture more of the surging interest in AI while building closer ties with one of its most influential markets.